Data Save vs dB Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Data Save
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This app is great for saving information, you can copy and paste text in, and it will stay saved for as long as you want. Disclaimer: All data provided by or on behalf of Cal’s Apps pursuant to this Agreement are provided “as is.” Cal’s Apps makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the data’s accuracy, completeness or use. There are no express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or that the use of the data will not infringe any patent, copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Cal’s Apps does not represent or warrant that the data or access to it will be uninterrupted or error free.
dB Meter
Measure real-time sound levels, monitor noise, and log environmental audio. Features include calibration, threshold alerts, audio recording, and frequency analysis. Ideal for quick checks at home, office, or studio.
- Real-time dB meter with live chart
- Calibration offset
- Threshold alerts
- Data logging and export
- Sound recorder
- Frequency analyzer
- Photo capture with dB overlay
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Measure real-time sound levels in dB, monitor noise, and keep a simple log of your environment. Use calibration for better consistency, set threshold alerts, record audio, and analyze frequency spectrum. Features: - Real-time dB meter with min / max / average + live chart - Calibration offset to match a reference source - Threshold alerts with notification interval - Data Logger (time-stamped readings) + export - Sound Recorder for capturing audio samples - Frequency Analyzer (spectrum) - Capture: take a photo with dB overlay !!!! Important notice: Sound measurements may vary by device and environment. This app is intended for reference use and is not a certified sound level meter.Designed for quick checks at home, office, events, and studio setups.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Data Save at every 3 days against dB Meter's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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.
Data Save ships an update every 3 days, dB Meter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Data Save | dB Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cal Zanconato | Ha Do Thi Thu |
In-app purchases
Data Save
No in-app purchases
dB Meter
No in-app purchases









