Comparison

MapScale vs Noise Level Meter ™

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

Head to head
About

MapScale

Visualize and compare the size of different locations on a map. Overlay custom shapes to understand scale, or place two areas side-by-side at the same scale. Export your comparisons to share or save.

Highlights
  • Compare two map locations at the same scale
  • Overlay custom shapes to show area over map
  • Customizable layout for export
  • Search and coordinate input
  • Favorites and landmark collection
  • Share comparisons via social media or photo library
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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With MapScale you get and share perspective using the map. - Compare two map locations at same scale - Overlay custom size to show area over map - Customizable layout for export - Powerful use of map with search, coordinate input, favorites - Best aerial data provider with Apple Maps - Collection of landmarks and examples of landuse, nature, etc - iPad version is fully compatible with Mac The map is great at telling stories, such as how big or small things are. This often depends on what we relate them to. We often hear of features being a certain size or about the scale of natural events without getting a real sense of how large or small it is. With MapScale you can show scale using an overlay of a defined size and shape or put two locations side by side at the same scale. The purpose is simply to put size into perspective. Communicate by exporting and sharing to social media or save to your photo library. Projects saved to iCloud and shared between your devices. Enjoy!

About

Noise Level Meter ™

Measure the sound loudness of your environment or appliances with real-time readings. This tool provides insights into minimum, average, and maximum noise levels, with calibration for accuracy. It's designed for quick assessments in various settings, offering a dark mode for comfortable viewing.

Highlights
  • Real-time noise level measurement
  • Calibration for accurate readings
  • Min, avg, and max noise insights
  • Dark mode support
  • Versatile for home, work, and outdoors
Features
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Noise Level Meter is an app to measure the noise level of your appliances or your surroundings. Is your appliance too loud? Is your room or office filled with noise? Easily check with this app. Quick & Easy Open the app, get real-time noise levels. No fuss. Accurate Readings Use calibration for pinpoint accuracy. Noise Insights See min, avg, and max noise levels around you. Dark Mode Easy on your eyes, day or night. Support Questions? Email us. We're here to help. Versatile Tool Ideal for work, home, or outdoor noise assessment. Noise Level Meter is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Noise Level Meter does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you can unlock additional features, i.e. remove ads and enable change description feature. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/Noise-Level-Meter/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Noise-Level-Meter/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MapScale4 screens
Noise Level Meter ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Noise Level Meter ™ at 94% against MapScale's 0%. Noise Level Meter ™ also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). MapScale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Noise Level Meter ™ is free to download; MapScale costs $1.99 up front. Noise Level Meter ™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. MapScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapScale ships an update every 6 months, Noise Level Meter ™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MapScale versus Noise Level Meter ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapScaleNoise Level Meter ™
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—63 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob LevalliusAndy Sutanto

Customer experience

MapScale

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Noise Level Meter ™

All ratings63 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MapScale

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Noise Level Meter ™

Subscriptions5
  • Noise Level Meter$1.491 Month
  • Noise Level Meter$1.997 Days
  • Sound Level Meter Pro$6.996 Months
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  • Noise Level Meter Pro - 1Y27 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • dB Meter Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Decibel Meter Pro$19.99

Questions

Is MapScale free?
MapScale costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noise Level Meter ™ free?
Noise Level Meter ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapScale or Noise Level Meter ™ have ads?
Noise Level Meter ™ shows ads; MapScale does not.
Which is updated more often, MapScale or Noise Level Meter ™?
MapScale ships an update every 6 months, and Noise Level Meter ™ every 2 months. Most recently, MapScale was updated on September 16, 2026 and Noise Level Meter ™ on July 29, 2026.

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