Sound Meter vs NETGEAR App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Meter
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The Sound Meter app is a mobile tool for measuring noise levels in your environment. Using your phone's microphone, it provides real-time decibel (dB) readings, helping you monitor sound intensity, detect potentially harmful noise levels, and assess ambient sound for various needs like office settings, concerts, or home environments. The app often includes visual charts for tracking sound fluctuations over time, quick calibration features, and may offer noise alerts.
NETGEAR App
This app provides intuitive control for a specific portable WiFi hotspot. It allows for quick setup, data management, and instant global connectivity through an integrated marketplace. Users can monitor connected devices and manage data plans seamlessly.
- Effortless setup and management
- Instant eSIM purchase and activation
- Multiple connectivity options (eSIM/SIM)
- Monitor connected devices and data usage
- WiFi offload to save mobile data
- Global data plans in 140+ countries
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The NETGEAR App gives you simple, intuitive control of your Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable WiFi Hotspot. Set up your device in minutes, manage data and connected devices, and get instant global connectivity through the NETGEAR eSIM Marketplace. Compatibility: Nighthawk 5G M7 and M7 Pro. iPhone only; iPad not supported. NETGEAR App Features - Effortless Setup & Management: Set up your M7 quickly and control everything from a clean, easy-to-use dashboard. - Buy & Activate eSIMs Instantly: Purchase flexible global data plans directly in the app. - Multiple Ways to Get Online: Use a NETGEAR eSIM, import a third-party eSIM, or insert a physical SIM card. - Monitor Connected Devices: Track data usage, signal strength and battery status. - WiFi Offload to Save Data: Automatically switch to trusted nearby WiFi networks to reduce mobile data usage. NETGEAR eSIM Marketplace Get fast global coverage in 140+ countries—buy and activate plans instantly, track usage in real time, and add more data with just a tap What is an eSIM and how is it different from a SIM card? An eSIM is a digital SIM built directly into your device. It lets you connect to mobile networks without inserting or swapping a physical card. With NETGEAR eSIM, you can activate plans instantly and manage everything in the app. What happens if I run out of data? Buy more data or switch to a new plan directly in the app. Track usage easily and stay connected without hidden fees or roaming charges. Can I switch plans or countries easily? Yes. Just open the app, choose your new country or data plan, and follow the quick steps to reconnect in minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NETGEAR App at Free against Sound Meter's $0.99. NETGEAR App also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sound Meter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). On in-app purchases 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
NETGEAR App is free to download; Sound Meter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sound Meter | NETGEAR App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VMSOFT COMPANY LIMITED | NETGEAR |
In-app purchases
Sound Meter
No in-app purchases
NETGEAR App
No in-app purchases





