Comparison

Decibel Sound Level Meter vs NoiseLens

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Sound Level Meter

This utility app measures ambient sound levels in real-time, providing precise decibel readings. It offers features like location tagging, a decibel camera, and the ability to record, export measurement history, and audio data.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • Location information
  • Decibel camera
  • Record measurement history
  • Export measurement reports
  • Export audio data
Features
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Decibel Sound Level Meter is a decibel detector that can detect decibels anytime and anywhere, and provide minimum and maximum average decibel values and address information. Features: -High precision real-time measurement of decibels -Provide specific location information -Real time decibel camera -Support recording measurement history -Support exporting measurement reports -Support exporting audio data Auto-Renewal 1. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to their iTunes account. 2. Cancel subscription: If you need to cancel the subscription, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function in the iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. After cancellation, no further charges will be made. 3. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended for one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iHbMr1mwGaNY1U1IS15koFlj44-C42iKEjDrlv9djq4/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rG4AjNBq8T1HN3Dhnc6zEiqHWFZJ4en3p3L38Jlnjf8/edit?usp=sharing

About

NoiseLens

Features
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NoiseLens turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, visual sound level meter for everyday environments. Open the app, grant microphone access, tap Start, and watch the estimated noise level around you change in real time. Use NoiseLens at home, in the office, in cafes, near traffic, at events, or anywhere you want a quick sense of how loud the environment feels. KEY FEATURES Live dB Meter See an estimated sound level reading with large, readable numbers designed for quick checks. Real-Time Waveform Follow the sound visually with a smooth live chart and animated sound energy. Minimum, Average, and Peak Track min, average, and max values during each measurement session. Noise Categories Understand whether the environment is quiet, comfortable, busy, loud, or very loud. Session History Save measurements, compare places, and review previous sound sessions later. Privacy-First Audio Processing Audio is processed on your device. NoiseLens does not upload raw audio or require an account. Designed for iPhone and iPad A polished dark interface with bright acoustic visuals, readable charts, and smooth controls. IMPORTANT NoiseLens estimates sound levels using your device microphone. Results can vary depending on device model, microphone condition, case, distance from the sound source, environment, and calibration. NoiseLens is not a certified professional sound level meter and should not be used for legal, workplace safety, medical, or compliance measurements.

Screenshots

Decibel Sound Level Meter4 screens
NoiseLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoiseLens at none against Decibel Sound Level Meter's 3. Decibel Sound Level Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Decibel Sound Level Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NoiseLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Decibel Sound Level Meter versus NoiseLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel Sound Level MeterNoiseLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews3.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer溪 黄Epic Star LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Decibel Sound Level Meter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly membership3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual membership3 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

NoiseLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Sound Level Meter free?
Decibel Sound Level Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoiseLens free?
NoiseLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibel Sound Level Meter or NoiseLens have ads?
Neither Decibel Sound Level Meter nor NoiseLens shows ads.

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