Comparison

Shh vs Sound Meter

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

Head to head
About

Shh

This app helps you stay focused by alerting you when your noise levels exceed a set limit. It's designed for quiet environments like study areas, reducing stress about making noise. Receive discreet alerts even when the screen is locked or the app is in the background.

Highlights
  • Noise level alerts
  • Background operation
  • Lock screen alerts
  • Focus enhancement
  • Stress reduction
Features
Read full description

When You Worry About Your Noise, Shh-! A noise alert app that helps you stay focused. [ No More Noise Worries With Earphones, Calls, or Work ] An app made for quiet places like study areas, helping you feel less stressed about noise. Get alerts about your sound and stay focused without worrying about what others think! ■ Simple Smart Alerts When your noise goes over the set limit, the app quietly alerts you without breaking your focus. It works on the lock screen and in the background, so you’ll only get alerts when needed. ▶ Who Should Use Shh-!? People unsure about using earphones in study cafes Anyone who has been told to lower their noise in libraries or quiet places Families who want less noise at home Roommates who want a quieter living space ▶ What Shh-! Users Say “It’s great because it doesn’t bother me while studying.” “I feel safe knowing it alerts me if my noise gets too loud.” “I worry less about making noise when I wear earphones now.”

About

Sound Meter

Measure and record environmental noise levels in real-time. Tag recordings with GPS, view sound history with min/max/average values, and analyze the sound spectrum. Export data as CSV or audio files, with offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Real-time dB measurement
  • GPS tagging for recordings
  • Local log management
  • Min, max, and average values
  • FFT spectrum analysis
  • CSV and audio export
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Measure environmental noise in real-time, record it with GPS, and manage your sound history. Key Features: • Instant dB measurement with a clean interface • GPS tagging for each record (optional) • Save and manage logs locally • View min, max, and average values • FFT spectrum and real-time graph • Export as CSV or audio file • Works completely offline • No ads in Pro version Perfect for monitoring noise at home, work, or outdoors.

Screenshots

Shh4 screens
Sound Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shh at every 5 days against Sound Meter's every 11 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shh ships an update every 5 days, Sound Meter every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shh versus Sound Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShhSound Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJia JangChang Keun Jung

In-app purchases

None

Shh

No in-app purchases

None

Sound Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shh free?
Shh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Meter free?
Sound Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shh or Sound Meter have ads?
Neither Shh nor Sound Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shh or Sound Meter?
Shh ships an update every 5 days, and Sound Meter every 11 months. Most recently, Shh was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sound Meter on October 30, 2026.

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