Comparison

~Waves~ vs CJDecibel

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

Head to head
About

~Waves~

Features
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Get ready to ride the Waves like never before with the ~Waves~ app! Explore event schedules, and navigation and stay up-to-date with real-time notifications. With a user-friendly interface and all the fest info you need, this app is your ultimate guide to experiencing Waves.

About

CJDecibel

This utility app offers real-time, high-precision decibel measurements to detect noise levels. It features a minimalist interface for easy operation, allows recording of detection locations, and enables sharing or exporting of historical data.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • High-precision detection
  • Location recording
  • Data sharing and export
  • Detection history viewing
Features
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CJ Decibel - Noise Detection is an app that provides real-time volume decibel data detection, with the following features: - Real-time high-precision decibel measurement - Minimalist design, one-click detection - Recording of detection location information - One-click sharing and export of detection data - Easy viewing of detection history

Screenshots

~Waves~4 screens
CJDecibel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ~Waves~ at none against CJDecibel's shown. CJDecibel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

~Waves~ ships an update every 12 months, CJDecibel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
~Waves~ versus CJDecibel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter~Waves~CJDecibel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSayantan Bera炽金 练

In-app purchases

None

~Waves~

No in-app purchases

None

CJDecibel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ~Waves~ free?
~Waves~ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CJDecibel free?
CJDecibel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ~Waves~ or CJDecibel have ads?
CJDecibel shows ads; ~Waves~ does not.
Which is updated more often, ~Waves~ or CJDecibel?
~Waves~ ships an update every 12 months, and CJDecibel weekly. Most recently, ~Waves~ was updated on October 5, 2026 and CJDecibel on October 3, 2026.

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