Comparison

BVCalc Lite vs Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

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

Head to head
About

BVCalc Lite

Features
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Calculate with confidence. BVCalc Lite combines live-updating algebraic entry with an RPN stack that shows the full expression behind every value. Reuse past work with a tap, switch modes anytime, and audit every step. Upgrade to BVCalc to unlock β€’ Unlimited history tape & memory (Lite supports up to 2 items in memory and 4 calculations in the history tape) β€’ Additional color theme & settings β€’ No helper popups on scientific keys β€’ Full external-keyboard letter shortcuts Core features in Lite β€’ Live result as you type β€” no β€œ=” key β€’ Reuse expressions from the tape/stack, not just values β€’ Shared tape/stack with readable infix history β€’ Switch between Algebraic ↔ RPN mid-calculation β€’ Touch-friendly stack gestures (tap to swap/roll) β€’ Basic & Scientific keyboards; copy/paste; edit history β€’ Color-coded parentheses, themes, high-contrast mode β€’ Memory for reusable snippets β€’ No ads BVCalc Lite makes partial-step workflows fast and reliable: what you see is the math you actually entered.

About

Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

Features
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Firearm Noise Testing | Sound Level Meter helps you monitor sound levels (dB) in real time. It’s designed for very loud environments such as workshops, concerts, and outdoor ranges, so you can make better hearing-safety decisions. The app uses your phone’s microphone to estimate sound pressure level and shows current, minimum, average, and maximum readings with clear visual feedback. Key features β€’ Real-time decibel meter (dB) β€’ Min / Avg / Max tracking β€’ A-weighting (dBA) for everyday noise (closest to human hearing) β€’ C-weighting (dBC) for very loud environments and peak levels β€’ Linear mode for raw/technical readings (no filtering) β€’ Sensitivity calibration (+/βˆ’) to compensate for device microphone differences β€’ Clean, readable interface for quick checks Important notes β€’ This app is not a certified or laboratory-grade sound level meter. Readings vary by device model, microphone hardware, phone case, distance, and environment. β€’ For general information and personal awareness only. Not intended for legal, regulatory, medical, or workplace compliance measurements. β€’ Very loud sounds can damage hearing quickly. Always use appropriate hearing protection in loud environments. Privacy β€’ Microphone input is used only to calculate sound level. β€’ We do not sell personal data.

Screenshots

BVCalc Lite4 screens
Impulse Noise Decibel Meter2 screens

Verdict

The call

BVCalc Lite and Impulse Noise Decibel Meter are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BVCalc Lite versus Impulse Noise Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBVCalc LiteImpulse Noise Decibel Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian Kenneth VogelTigran Mkhitaryan

In-app purchases

None

BVCalc Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BVCalc Lite free?
BVCalc Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Impulse Noise Decibel Meter free?
Impulse Noise Decibel Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BVCalc Lite or Impulse Noise Decibel Meter have ads?
Neither BVCalc Lite nor Impulse Noise Decibel Meter shows ads.

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