S1 vs Sound Meter (dB)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S1
Control your Sonos and other Bluetooth speakers with ease. Automatically discover nearby speakers and stream music from your gallery or local storage. Record and play sound clips on demand for a more powerful audio experience.
- Automatic speaker detection
- Stream music from gallery
- Stream music from local storage
- Resume previous cast sessions
- Record and play sound clips
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Speaker Controller App is compatible with Sonos Speakers & other Bluetooth speakers. Speaker Controller app will automatically search for nearby Speakers within your Wi-Fi network to make the connection process as simple as possible. If you own multiple speakers, you can easily switch between them. Speaker Controller App Main Features: ◆ Auto detect Speakers / Any Bluetooth Speaker. ◆ Stream music from Gallery. ◆ Stream music from local storage. ◆ Auto resume previous cast session. ◆ Record sound clips and play them on demand with the tap of a button. Make your Speaker the most powerful and convenient speaker that you've ever had! DISCLAIMER: We are NOT AFFILIATED with Sonos, Inc. and this app is NOT OFFICIAL PRODUCT from Sonos, Inc. Payment and Subscription Information: ◆ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ◆ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. ◆ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. ◆ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/premiermobileapps/home/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/premiermobileapps/home/terms
Sound Meter (dB)
Analyze and record sound levels in real-time with precise decibel readings. Monitor your auditory environment, set custom alerts for exceeding thresholds, and track historical data for insights into audio patterns. Ideal for professionals and curious individuals alike.
- Real-time decibel measurement
- Audio recording with sound level correlation
- Graphical sound intensity analysis
- Customizable decibel alerts
- Historical sound data tracking
- Calibration options for accuracy
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Measure, record, and monitor sound levels in real time with the innovative dBShift app, designed for accuracy and ease of use on your mobile device. Whether you're a professional audio engineer, a musician, or simply someone interested in understanding your auditory environment, dBShift offers precise tools to help you analyze sound effectively. Key Features: 1. Real-Time Sound Measurement: Monitor sound levels with precision, using your device's built-in microphone to deliver accurate decibel readings. 2. Sound Recording: Capture audio with ease and review sound level data in correlation with the recorded events. 3. Graphical Analysis: View comprehensive graphs that display sound intensity over time, providing insights into audio patterns and variations. 4. Custom Alerts: Set specific decibel thresholds and receive alerts when sound levels exceed your predefined limits. 5. Historical Data Tracking: Access past sound level data and track changes over time to identify trends and make informed decisions. 6. Calibration Options: Fine-tune the app's sensitivity settings for more tailored and accurate measurements. Subscription Plans: - Weekly Subscription - Annual Subscription Privacy Policy: https://dbshift.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://dbshift.org/terms
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Verdict
S1 and Sound Meter (dB) both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of S1's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sound Meter (dB)'s. Sound Meter (dB)'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. S1 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Sound Meter (dB) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for S1 against 4.4 for Sound Meter (dB). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 34 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of S1's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sound Meter (dB)'s.
S1 ships an update every 5 weeks, Sound Meter (dB) fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | S1 | Sound Meter (dB) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (89 ratings) — better | 4.4 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Premier Mobile Apps | Futsum Semhar |
Customer experience
S1
Sound Meter (dB)
In-app purchases
S1
- Weekly Sonos Speaker Control$2.997 Days
- Speaker Controller Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Yearly Sonos Speaker Control3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- S1 S2 Speaker Lifetime Premium$7.99
- Speaker Controller Lifetime$19.99
Sound Meter (dB)
- dBShift Premium$4.997 Days
- dBShift Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- dBShift Premium$19.991 Year
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