Decibel Pro vs PestPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decibel Pro
Transform your device into a professional sound level meter and noise dosimeter. Track real-time audio levels, monitor daily noise exposure, and generate detailed reports with photos and videos. Customize settings for various environments and receive alerts for loud noises.
- Real-time sound level readings (dBA, dBC, dB)
- Noise dosimeter with OSHA/NIOSH standards
- Background measurement with Live Activity
- Save and export measurements (PDF, CSV)
- Photos/videos with sound level stamps
- Customizable alerts and profiles
- Sync with Apple Health
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Decibel Pro turns your iPhone or iPad into a sound level meter and noise dosimeter. See how loud it is right now, how much noise you have taken in today, and keep a record you can show to others. SOUND LEVEL METER • Real-time readings in dBA, dBC or unweighted dB • Average (Leq), minimum, maximum and peak for every measurement • Slow, Fast and Impulse response times, as defined by IEC 61672 • Every level explained in plain words, from quiet to harmful • A live chart of the level and an octave-band spectrum NOISE DOSIMETER • Your daily noise dose against the OSHA or NIOSH standard • TWA, maximum level, projected dose and the time left at the current level • Keeps measuring in the background, with a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island LIBRARY AND REPORTS • Save measurements with their time and, if you like, their location • Search and compare measurements, shifts, photos and videos • Export as PDF or CSV • Photos and videos with the sound level stamped on them SUMMARY AND ALERTS • Your daily exposure over 7 and 30 days, with the 7-day average and the noisiest day • A loud noise alert at the threshold you choose • A weekly summary • Sync with Apple Health SET UP FOR HOW YOU USE IT • Profiles for General, Work & Shift, Sensitive Hearing, Sleep & Kids, Stage & Studio and Log & Evidence set up the Lock Screen card and alerts for you • Home Screen widgets • Calibration against a reference meter • A glossary and a reference chart of everyday sounds • Designed for iPad as well as iPhone ABOUT ACCURACY iPhone and iPad microphones are most reliable between about 30 and 100 dB; louder sounds can be clipped by the hardware. Decibel Pro is for information only and does not replace a certified sound level meter. Questions or ideas: ealtaca@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://altaca.notion.site/Decibel-Pro-Privacy-Policy-407dd1c646a0805997f4fc99a96eba4b Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PestPilot
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Found a bug in your home and not sure what it is? Snap a photo. PestPilot tells you what it is, whether it's dangerous, and exactly how to get rid of it — starting tonight. No more digging through forums or squinting at blurry encyclopedia photos. From "what is this bug" to "what do I do now," you're covered in one place. IDENTIFY IN SECONDS • Take a photo or upload one from your library • Get the species with common and scientific names • See the danger level at a glance: harmless, nuisance, bites, property damage, or health risk BITTEN? CHECK THE BITE • Upload a photo of the bite marks instead • See which pests most likely caused them, with the runner-up candidates and how to tell them apart YOUR COMPLETE ELIMINATION PLAN Every identification comes with a full plan for your pest, in 8 parts: confirming the ID, what it means for your home, how serious your case is, what to do tonight, step-by-step elimination, keeping them from coming back, when to call a pro, and how to pick a local pest control company. HONEST ADVICE, NO UPSELL If you can handle it yourself, we show you how. If it's a job for a professional, we tell you straight — and we never suggest risky pesticide hacks. KNOWS 20+ HOUSEHOLD PESTS Bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, ants, fleas, ticks, spiders, wasps, moths and more — each with real photos and a field guide. FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU NEED IT Identify 3 bugs a day for free — the elimination plans are included, never locked. Go Pro for unlimited identifications, for when you're working through an infestation and checking every bug you find. --- PestPilot offers auto-renewable subscriptions (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Cancel during the trial and you won't be charged. PestPilot provides general pest-control information. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice — for diagnosis or treatment of bites or skin reactions, consult a healthcare professional. Privacy Policy: https://api.gbhm.net/open/legal/quick-pest-pilot/privacy Terms of Use: https://api.gbhm.net/open/legal/quick-pest-pilot/agreement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decibel Pro at none against PestPilot's 2. Decibel Pro also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. PestPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Decibel Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Decibel Pro | PestPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (75 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emre Can Altaca | 志 左 |
In-app purchases
Decibel Pro
No in-app purchases
PestPilot
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year









