Comparison

Decrypter vs Sound Level Meter

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

Head to head
About

Decrypter

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Do you suspect a secret dimension hidden in your pages? The new Crossed Keys Decrypter is here to help. Society members only.

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Sound Level Meter

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Measure noise like a pro โ€” straight from your iPhone. Sound Level Meter: Decibel turns your iPhone into a precision SPL meter, engineered to the IEC 61672-1 international standard. Protect your hearing, document a noise complaint, tune a studio, or pre-check a workplace - reliable readings in seconds, clean A4 PDF reports in one tap. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Real-time dB readings with A, C and Z weighting โ€” switch on the fly โ€ข Fast (125 ms), Slow (1 s) and Impulse time integration โ€” the modes pros use โ€ข 1/3-octave frequency analysis โ€ข Multiple live visualizations: histogram, gauge, circle meter, applause meter, basic graph โ€ข All metrics in one place: LAeq, Min, Max, Avg, Peak โ€ข Save full measurement sessions with timeline, location and notes โ€ข Calibration screen for fine-tuning against any reference meter โ€ข Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese โ€ข Distraction-free dark interface focused entirely on your data DESIGNED FOR ACCURACY Sound Level Meter: Decibel follows the IEC 61672-1 sound level meter specification: โ€ข True biquad-cascade A and C weighting filters โ€” not generic high/low-pass approximations โ€ข Exponential averaging on squared pressure (the correct method) โ€ข Per-device calibration based on the iPhone hardware actually in use โ€ข User-adjustable offset to align with any reference meter or calibrator IDEAL FOR โ€ข Audio engineers tuning studios, venues and rehearsal spaces โ€ข Workplace safety pre-checks before a formal acoustic survey โ€ข Musicians, DJs and podcasters watching their hearing exposure โ€ข Parents monitoring nursery or kids' bedroom noise levels โ€ข Tenants documenting noise from neighbors, traffic or construction โ€ข Anyone serious about long-term hearing health FAQ How accurate is it? After one-time calibration against a known reference, expect 2โ€“3 dB of typical accuracy in the 40โ€“95 dB range. Maximum measurable level is bounded by your iPhone hardware (around 104โ€“110 dB). Does it replace a certified sound level meter? For monitoring, awareness and personal documentation: yes. For legally certified acoustic measurements, dedicated class 1/2 hardware remains the reference. Can I export my measurements? Every saved session generates an A4 PDF with full stats and the timeline graph. Print it, email it, AirDrop it โ€” anywhere PDFs work. Why do I see different values than another decibel app? iPhone microphone sensitivity varies between models, and each app handles calibration differently. Use the built-in calibration screen to align with a trusted reference. How is my data handled? Sessions are stored locally on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded โ€” your acoustic data stays yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://sonometredecibelmeter.blogspot.com

Screenshots

Decrypter1 screens
Sound Level Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decrypter at none against Sound Level Meter's 3. Decrypter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Sound Level Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Decrypter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Decrypter versus Sound Level Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecrypterSound Level Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 12 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better16
Further details โ€” not scored
Size94 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSherlockedRaphael Goupille

In-app purchases

None

Decrypter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sound Level Meter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Decrypter free?
Decrypter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Level Meter free?
Sound Level Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decrypter or Sound Level Meter have ads?
Sound Level Meter shows ads; Decrypter does not.

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