Comparison

Decibel Meter Plus Pro vs CtrlF Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter Plus Pro

Measure the sound levels around you with this utility app. It displays average, peak, and max values, offers decibel exposure time guidelines, and provides information on noise-induced hearing loss. The app also allows data recording and export for analysis.

Highlights
  • Measure sound levels
  • Display average, peak, and max values
  • Decibel exposure time guidelines
  • Information on noise-induced hearing loss
  • Record and export data
  • Calibrate measurements
  • Universal app support
Features
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Decibel Meter Plus Pro turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean and easy-to-use sound level meter. Measure the noise around you in real time, view current, average, max, and peak dB readings, save measurement sessions, and export reports when you need to keep a record. Whether you want to check a quiet room, monitor everyday environmental noise, compare sound levels over time, or save a simple noise report, Decibel Meter Plus Pro gives you a clear and modern way to do it. KEY FEATURES • Real-time decibel meter View live sound levels with a large, easy-to-read meter. • Current, average, max, and peak values Quickly understand how sound levels change during a measurement session. • Live noise trend See noise changes over time instead of relying on a single number. • Save measurement sessions Keep useful sound level records for later review. • Session history Browse saved sessions with date, duration, average level, max level, and noise category. • Session reports Review key sound level stats, noise trend charts, location notes, and report details. • Export & share reports Export saved reports as an image, PDF, or CSV file. A limited number of free report exports is included. Unlock Unlimited Reports with a one-time purchase for unlimited exports. • Optional location saving Save location information only with sessions you manually save. • Calibration Adjust readings to better match a reference sound meter. • Noise level guide Learn common sound levels and tips for better measurements. • iPhone and iPad support Enjoy a redesigned interface that works beautifully on both iPhone and iPad. • 30+ languages The app is now localized for users around the world. • Privacy-friendly design Audio is processed on your device and is not uploaded. UNLIMITED REPORTS Unlimited Reports is an optional one-time unlock for users who want unlimited image, PDF, and CSV report exports. No subscription is required. SUPPORT If you have questions, feedback, or need help with purchases or report exports, please contact us at: ipixeltech@gmail.com IMPORTANT NOTE Decibel Meter Plus Pro uses the built-in microphone on your device. Readings are intended for general reference and everyday noise checks. For certified workplace testing, legal compliance, or professional acoustic measurement, please use certified sound level equipment.

About

CtrlF Pro

Features
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CtrlF brings the power of Ctrl+F to the real world. Point your iPhone at any book, document, or printed material, type the word or phrase you are looking for, and watch matches highlight on screen in real time. No more scanning page after page for that one quote or keyword. CtrlF uses advanced on-device OCR to recognize text and highlight every match instantly - with pixel-perfect precision around the exact characters you searched for. LIVE CAMERA SCANNER Point your camera at any printed text and type to search. Matches appear instantly with bright highlights so you can spot what you need at a glance. Works in real time - no photo required. The camera preview displays in the correct portrait orientation, and highlights follow the text precisely even as you move. PRECISE CHARACTER-LEVEL HIGHLIGHTING Unlike other apps that highlight entire lines, CtrlF pinpoints the exact characters you searched for. Search for "quantum" in a line that says "quantum mechanics" and only "quantum" gets highlighted - not the whole line. Multiple matches on the same line? Each one gets its own precise highlight. FAR-DISTANCE RECOGNITION Enhanced text detection recognizes words even from across the room. No need to hold your phone right up to the page - as long as the text is clearly visible on screen, CtrlF can find it. PHOTO LIBRARY SEARCH Already have a photo of the page? Import images from your photo library and search for text in them. Select any photo and find words instantly with the same precise highlighting. MULTI-WORD PHRASE MATCHING Search for exact phrases, not just single words. Find "quantum mechanics" or "United States" as complete phrases across any page. INSTANT MODE SWITCHING Switch seamlessly between Live Camera and Photo Library. Tap the mode you need and start searching right away - no loading, no waiting. 25+ OCR LANGUAGES Supports text recognition in over 25 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. 100% ON-DEVICE AND PRIVATE All text recognition happens on your device. No internet required. No data sent to servers. Your privacy is fully protected. FLASHLIGHT SUPPORT Working in a dim library or cafe? Toggle the built-in flashlight to illuminate the page without leaving the app. SEARCH HISTORY Quickly revisit your recent searches. Your search history is stored locally and always just one tap away. FREE TO START - Live camera search: 5 searches per day - Photo library search: 5 searches per day - No sign-up required. Download and start searching immediately PRO UPGRADE - ONE-TIME $4.99 - Unlimited searches - search as many times as you want - Search history - quickly revisit past searches - Screenshot capture - save what you found - Custom highlight colors - personalize your experience - Audio feedback - hear when matches are found - Auto flashlight - automatically illuminates in low light WHO IS IT FOR Students scanning textbooks for key terms and definitions. Researchers locating specific passages in reference books. Readers finding quotes to share or revisit. Professionals searching through printed reports and documents. Anyone who has ever wished they could Ctrl+F in real life. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open CtrlF and choose Live Camera or Photo Library 2. Point your camera at any printed text, or import a photo 3. Type the word or phrase you want to find 4. See every match highlighted precisely on screen in real time 5. Tap to capture, save, or continue searching Download CtrlF today and never lose track of a word again. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. You pay once and own Pro forever. - You can restore your purchase on any device linked to your Apple ID. - For support, visit https://asunnyboy861.github.io/CtrlF/support.html

Screenshots

Decibel Meter Plus Pro4 screens
CtrlF Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CtrlF Pro at Free against Decibel Meter Plus Pro's $2.99. Decibel Meter Plus Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CtrlF Pro is free to download; Decibel Meter Plus Pro costs $2.99 up front. Decibel Meter Plus Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CtrlF Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Meter Plus Pro ships an update every 2 months, CtrlF Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Decibel Meter Plus Pro versus CtrlF Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel Meter Plus ProCtrlF Pro
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer华芳 张贺 周

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Decibel Meter Plus Pro

One-time1
  • Unlimited Reports$4.99
1 purchases

CtrlF Pro

One-time1
  • CtrlF Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Decibel Meter Plus Pro free?
Decibel Meter Plus Pro costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CtrlF Pro free?
CtrlF Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decibel Meter Plus Pro or CtrlF Pro have ads?
Neither Decibel Meter Plus Pro nor CtrlF Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter Plus Pro or CtrlF Pro?
Decibel Meter Plus Pro ships an update every 2 months, and CtrlF Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Decibel Meter Plus Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and CtrlF Pro on October 5, 2026.

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