Decibel Meter X vs Sound Level & Spectrogram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decibel Meter X
This application precisely measures sound levels and analyzes audio spectrums. It can also generate specific frequency sounds for testing, research, or therapeutic purposes. Its intuitive interface makes sound exploration accessible to all users.
- Precise decibel level measurement
- Audio spectrum analysis
- Spectrogram display
- Generate specific frequency sounds
- Intuitive user interface
- Detailed usage instructions
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【Decibel Meter X】 - Your Expert in Sound Measurement and Spectrum Analysis! Sound is an indispensable element in life. The Decibel Meter X is not only a precise sound measurement tool, but also boasts powerful spectrum analysis capabilities, revealing the multidimensional details of sound. Additionally, the App offers the functionality to generate specific frequency sounds, enriching your journey of sound exploration. With the Decibel Meter X, you can easily obtain the decibel level of your current environment, understanding the intensity of noise. The spectrum analysis feature decomposes sound into its various frequency components, allowing you to delve deeper into the composition and characteristics of sound. Whether it's music, voices, or other sounds, the App can display their spectrograms, giving you a more intuitive understanding of sound. Moreover, the Decibel Meter X also has the capability to generate specific frequency sounds. You can set different frequencies and volumes to produce pure sound signals. This feature can be used for sound testing and research, as well as for sound therapy, musical instrument tuning, and various other scenarios, broadening the application of sound. Ease of use and a clear, intuitive interface are another highlight of the Decibel Meter X. Whether you're a beginner or a professional in sound measurement, you can easily get started and enjoy the fun of sound exploration. Additionally, we provide detailed usage instructions and customer support to ensure you have a seamless experience. Download the Decibel Meter X from the App Store now! Let it become your trusted assistant in sound measurement and spectrum analysis, allowing you to delve deeper into the world of sound and enjoy the infinite possibilities it brings!
Sound Level & Spectrogram
Measure sound levels in decibels and visualize sound frequencies with a real-time spectrogram. Understand your environment's noise and protect your health. Offers advanced settings for accurate acoustic analysis.
- Sound level measurement (dB)
- Real-time spectrogram analysis
- Frequency weighting correction (A, C, Z)
- Time weighting characteristics (Fast, Slow)
- Time course graph
- Environmental noise measurement
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"Sound Level & Spectrogram" is a sound level meter app for iPhone to easily measure the sound level of noise and music in your living environment. Simply tap the start button to measure sound levels in decibels (dB) and view the real-time variation of the sound level. You can also use the spectrogram feature to visually check the frequency characteristics of the sound source. Furthermore, you can select between frequency weighting correction characteristics and time weighting characteristics, which are essential for standard sound level meters, enabling appropriate sound measurement. Exposure to noise can impact health, potentially causing tinnitus, sleep disorders, stress, cognitive decline and heart disease. These risks have also been highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO). Understanding noise levels is the first step towards improving your quality of life. Use this app to protect your health and create a comfortable living environment. Features: - Sound level measurement (dB): Leq (equivalent sound level), Min (minimum value), Max (maximum value), Avg (time-averaged equivalent sound level) - Frequency weighting correction characteristics: A (general sound level measurement with auditory correction), C (sound level measurement with almost flatter correction than A correction, e.g. peak evaluation at high volume), Z (flat characteristics without auditory correction, physical sound level measurement) - Time weighting characteristics: Fast=0.125sec, Slow=1.0sec - Time course graph - Spectrogram: 1/3 octave band analysis - Measurement time: 20 sec Applications: - Environmental noise measurement - Architectural acoustics - Live sound check - Installation of audio equipment - Tuning of sound equipment - Device management Example of the noise level situation: - 130 dB: Engine sound of Airplane - 110 dB: Horn of Car - 100 dB: Noise of passing train - 90 dB: In loud factory - 80 dB: In the train, Vacuum cleaner - 70 dB: Noisy office, Noisy Street - 60 dB: Quiet Car, Normal conversation - 50 dB: Quiet office - 40 dB: In the library, Quiet residential area - 30 dB: Outskirts of midnight, Whisper - 20 dB: Sounds of rubbing leaves Note: - Spectrogram is a tool to analyze the frequency spectrum of sound, with time on the horizontal axis, frequency on the vertical axis, and the strength of the signal represented by colors, and is used for acoustic analysis, voiceprint identification, etc. - This app is adjusted the reference value for iPhone. However, the built-in microphone of your iPhone is likely to have a non-uniform gain. Therefore, exact measurements are not guaranteed. - The standard noise measurement range is 30-130 dBA, and the measured value (Leq) is about 30 dBA in a quiet room of the household. Due to the presence of background noise, noise levels are never measured at 0dBA even in very quiet environments. In a typical anechoic room, the noise level is around 5-15 dBA. - At the initial startup after installing the app, the iOS system asks for permission to access the built-in microphone. In this case, you need to enable access to the microphone. If you have not enabled this setting, this app cannot work by privacy restrictions of the iOS system. Please enable the access permission on the iOS setting, "Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone". Please visit our iOS app support page for more information on this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Decibel Meter X at none against Sound Level & Spectrogram's shown. Decibel Meter X also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Decibel Meter X ships an update every 4 weeks, Sound Level & Spectrogram every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decibel Meter X | Sound Level & Spectrogram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 永超 侯 | TOON,LLC |
Customer experience
Decibel Meter X
Sound Level & Spectrogram
In-app purchases
Decibel Meter X
No in-app purchases
Sound Level & Spectrogram
No in-app purchases
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