Tide Chart Master vs Decibel:db Sound Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tide Chart Master
Access global tide charts with intuitive line graphs and 7-day weather forecasts. Includes tools for temperature, humidity, air quality, decibel detection, and a compass for navigation.
- Global tide chart viewing
- 7-day weather forecast
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Temperature and humidity measurement
- Air quality and decibel detection
- Compass for direction
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The Tide Chart supports viewing tides in multiple regions around the world. Through a clear and easy-to-understand line chart, you can intuitively check the changing trend of tides. While checking the tides, it also supports viewing the 7-day weather forecast and sunrise/sunset times. It provides a variety of practical tools, including temperature measurement, humidity measurement, air quality measurement, and decibel detection. The compass helps you clearly distinguish directions and avoid getting lost when checking the tides. Subscription Instructions: -- Subscription Types: Monthly Subscription, Semi-annual Subscription, Weekly Subscription, Quarterly Subscription. -- Subscription Price: Please refer to the subscription page within the app for specific subscription prices. -- Subscription Payment: When you confirm the purchase of a subscription, the payment will be deducted and charged to your iTunes account. -- Subscription Renewal: The subscription will be automatically renewed and charged within 24 hours before the current period expires. After the charge is successful, the subscription period will be extended to the next cycle. -- Subscription Cancellation: If you need to cancel the renewal service, you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The specific steps are: open your mobile phone → enter Settings → click "Apple ID" → select the "Subscriptions" page → choose the subscription you want to cancel. Privacy Policy: https://www.yuque.com/jiangdiwangjide/iwnktm/wys3zw46efxxixfb?singleDoc# Terms of Service: https://www.yuque.com/jiangdiwangjide/iwnktm/fgfc5ghovdgo9he4?singleDoc#
Decibel:db Sound Meter
Measure noise levels accurately with this practical tool. It offers real-time decibel monitoring, photo and video recording with decibel watermarks, and downloadable reports for easy noise management.
- Real-time decibel monitoring
- Photo recording with decibel watermark
- Real-time video recording
- Downloadable monitoring reports
- Detailed decibel detection records
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This is an efficient and practical noise measurement tool that allows you to accurately measure noise anytime, anywhere. It provides recording, photography, and video recording to help you easily manage noise. [Function Introduction] Professional decibel monitoring: Dynamic real-time monitoring of decibel data. Photo recording data: Decibel watermark shooting recording data Real time video recording: detecting decibel changes at each time interval Monitoring Record Report: Downloadable Decibel Detection Record Form Decibel monitoring record: Detailed record of the detection data at that time 1.Payment: The user deducts the payment through their iTunes account and makes the payment upon confirmation of the purchase 2.Renewal: The user's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, increasing the corresponding subscription period 3.Cancel Renewal: To cancel the renewal, go to "iTunes Store and App Store" ->click on "App ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click on "Subscription", and select "Cancel Subscription" 4.Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRkdDZUVKdUpMR1da 5.Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRktSRXB2TnlqYlBY
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Decibel:db Sound Meter at freemium against Tide Chart Master's subscription. Tide Chart Master's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Tide Chart Master sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Decibel:db Sound Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tide Chart Master ships an update every 4 months, Decibel:db Sound Meter every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tide Chart Master | Decibel:db Sound Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 苗 何 | Qinghe Net LLC |
Customer experience
Tide Chart Master
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In-app purchases
Tide Chart Master
- 誉贺全球潮汐:订阅月度专业版高级服务3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Tide Chart: Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- 誉贺全球潮汐:订阅月度高级专业版服务3 Days trial$2.991 Month
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- 誉贺全球潮汐:订阅半年专业版高级服务3 Days trial$3.996 Months
- Tide Chart: Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- 潮汐表:高级权限季度订阅3 Days trial$9.993 Months
- 誉贺全球潮汐:订阅半年高级专业版服务3 Days trial$14.996 Months
- Tide Chart: Quarterly Subscription3 Days trial$24.993 Months
Decibel:db Sound Meter
- Weekly Members3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Membership3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Annual Membership3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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