Comparison

Decibel Meter vs 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

Decibel Meter

Features
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The Decibel Meter is a professional-grade tool for real-time measurement of environmental noise, designed for people who are concerned about noise levels. Tested and calibrated for use with most Apple devices, it not only accurately detects decibel levels but also provides vivid environmental comparisons to help you understand noise levels more intuitively. Additionally, you can choose to record location information and easily share results.

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Decibel Meter

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Decibel Meter - Precision Tool turns your Apple Watch into a professional-grade sound level monitor. Get real-time decibel readings with a beautifully designed gauge interface, right on your wrist. REAL-TIME SOUND MONITORING Measure ambient noise levels instantly with a responsive, high-refresh metering engine. The precision gauge updates 20 times per second, giving you accurate readings from whisper-quiet rooms to loud concert venues. PROFESSIONAL GAUGE DISPLAY A sleek speedometer-style arc visualizes sound intensity from 0 to 120 dB. The dynamic needle moves smoothly with spring physics, making it easy to read levels at a glance. SMART COLOR INDICATORS Instantly understand your sound environment: Green: Safe levels below 75 dB Yellow: Moderate exposure between 75-90 dB Red: Dangerous levels above 90 dB PROTECT YOUR HEARING Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can cause permanent hearing damage. Decibel Meter helps you stay aware of your surroundings whether you are at a concert, working with power tools, commuting, or checking your baby's room. PRIVACY FIRST No audio is ever recorded or stored. The microphone is used exclusively for real-time level measurement. Your sound data stays on your device and is never transmitted anywhere. DESIGNED FOR APPLE WATCH Built natively for watchOS with SwiftUI. Optimized for all Apple Watch sizes including Apple Watch Ultra. Lightweight, fast, and battery-conscious. Perfect for musicians, audio engineers, parents, construction workers, commuters, and anyone who cares about hearing health.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decibel Meter at $1.99 against Decibel Meter's $3.99. Decibel Meter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Decibel Meter costs $3.99 and Decibel Meter $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Decibel Meter versus Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterDecibel Meter
Price$3.99$1.99 β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS16.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεΊ†θ΄€ ζ›ΎEmrah Korkmaz

In-app purchases

None

Decibel Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Decibel Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibel Meter or Decibel Meter have ads?
Neither Decibel Meter nor Decibel Meter shows ads.

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