Decibel Meter Plus Pro vs QText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
QText
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QText is a fast, minimalist custom keyboard that keeps your favorite text snippets, templates, and emojis right at your fingertips. Key Features: 1. Instant Access: Paste your most-used texts, addresses, and replies directly into any app with a single tap. 2. Clean & Minimalist: Designed to look seamless and feel effortless to use. 3. Pinned Emoji Shortcuts: Keep your top emojis ready in the keyboard toolbar, and long-press to customize them anytime. 4. Simple & Private: No account required, no tracking, and no unnecessary complexity—your data stays safely on your device. 5. Free Forever: Store up to 3 text slots completely free. 6. Optional Upgrade: Unlock unlimited text slots with a one-time purchase—no subscriptions, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QText at every 3 weeks against Decibel Meter Plus Pro's every 2 months. Decibel Meter Plus Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Decibel Meter Plus Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QText sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Decibel Meter Plus Pro ships an update every 2 months, QText every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decibel Meter Plus Pro | QText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 华芳 张 | Kok Lam Chong |
In-app purchases
Decibel Meter Plus Pro
- Unlimited Reports$0.99
QText
- Lifetime Pro$4.99
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