Comparison

SPL Meter vs SonoMeter

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

Head to head
About

SPL Meter

This tool measures ambient noise levels in real-time, providing decibel readings to help you understand noise intensity and protect your hearing. It features an intuitive gauge, explanations of noise levels, and recording capabilities to track variations across locations and times.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • Intuitive gauge display
  • Noise level explanations
  • Recording functionality
  • Track noise variations
  • Hearing protection guidance
Features
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noiseDB is a professional noise measurement tool that helps you monitor ambient noise levels in real-time. Through precise decibel measurements, you can understand the intensity of noise you're exposed to in daily life, protecting your hearing health. The app features an intuitive gauge display, detailed noise level explanations, and recording functionality that allows you to track noise variations across different locations and times. Whether you're checking your work environment, home noise levels, or evaluating sound levels in public spaces, noiseDB is your ideal choice. Understand noise and protect your hearing with noiseDB. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SonoMeter

Features
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Measure noise in decibels, understand it and keep a record, straight from your iPhone. SonoMeter turns your iPhone into a sound level meter: real-time dB readings with A, C or Z weighting, a clear risk scale, and the tools to document noise from neighbors, traffic, work or concerts. MEASURE • Real-time sound level in dB(A), dB(C) or dB(Z) • LAeq, Max and measurement time at a glance • Fast, Slow and Impulse response • Four views: real-time chart, 1/3-octave spectrum, needle gauge and a fun meter • Decibel scale with everyday examples and safe daily exposure times ANALYZE • Tap the chart for a live analysis: level distribution, L10, L50 and L90 • Level over time, noise dose (NIOSH, OSHA) and average spectrum with Premium DOCUMENT • Save sessions with timeline, location and notes • Export a multi-page PDF report • Record videos with the decibels on screen, including LAeq, duration and place • Noise alerts above a threshold, with a log of every exceedance • Continuous listening keeps measuring with the screen locked SLEEP • White, pink or brown noise with a sleep timer and lock-screen controls ALSO • Home Screen widget and Live Activity • Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese • Your measurements stay on your iPhone ABOUT ACCURACY iPhone microphones differ from one model to another. SonoMeter applies a calibration for each iPhone model and lets you fine-tune it against a reference sound level meter. Readings are indicative and do not replace a certified class 1 or class 2 sound level meter for legal measurements. PREMIUM Some features require SonoMeter Premium, available as a one-time purchase or as a subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://fabulastudio.net/sonometre/cgu Privacy Policy: https://fabulastudio.net/sonometre/confidentialite

Screenshots

SPL Meter3 screens
SonoMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SPL Meter at every 5 weeks against SonoMeter's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SPL Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SonoMeter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPL Meter ships an update every 5 weeks, SonoMeter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SPL Meter versus SonoMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPL MeterSonoMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金红 李Raphael Goupille

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SPL Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Year
4 purchases

SonoMeter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is SPL Meter free?
SPL Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SonoMeter free?
SonoMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SPL Meter or SonoMeter have ads?
Neither SPL Meter nor SonoMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPL Meter or SonoMeter?
SPL Meter ships an update every 5 weeks, and SonoMeter every 8 months. Most recently, SPL Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and SonoMeter on October 25, 2026.

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