# Decibel Meter dB vs Present

The clearest difference is price: Present at Free against Decibel Meter dB's $3.99. Present also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). Decibel Meter dB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Present is free to download; Decibel Meter dB costs $3.99 up front. Present sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Decibel Meter dB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Decibel Meter dB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Present has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Decibel Meter dB ships an update every 4 months, Present every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decibel Meter dB | Present |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-db/id6740335067/reviews)** | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-live-peacefully/id6752362149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morten Punnerud](https://appshunter.io/developer/969844397) | [TakeOnePiece LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350136287) |

## What reviewers say

### Decibel Meter dB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-db/id6740335067)

This app provides real-time decibel monitoring with a dynamic visual display and color-coded alerts for different noise thresholds. It helps users track sound levels, understand potential risks, and maintain healthier audio environments. Ideal for various settings, it offers a simple and effective way to stay aware of ambient noise.

**Highlights:** Real-time decibel monitoring, Animated visual ear display, Color-coded noise alerts, 1-minute average tracking, Spectrogram view, Optimized for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Present

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-live-peacefully/id6752362149)

This app creates immersive soundscapes and visual environments to help users find calm, focus, or relaxation. It offers various singing bowl themes, nature sounds, and a timer with Live Activity support for moments of stress, study, or sleep.

**Highlights:** Six unique singing bowl themes, Over 100 nature and ambient soundscapes, Meditation and focus timers, Live Activity integration, Ad-free and tracking-free experience, Support for work, study, and mindful parenting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Present Lifetime Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decibel Meter dB free?

Decibel Meter dB costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Present free?

Present is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Decibel Meter dB or Present?

Decibel Meter dB is rated higher. Decibel Meter dB averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Present averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Decibel Meter dB or Present have ads?

Neither Decibel Meter dB nor Present shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter dB or Present?

Decibel Meter dB ships an update every 4 months, and Present every 2 weeks. Most recently, Decibel Meter dB was updated on October 24, 2026 and Present on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*