Comparison

SPL Meter vs AROMA AMP

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

AROMA AMP

Features
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AROMA AMP is the official companion app for AROMA electric guitar amplifiers, designed to unlock your full playing potential. Connect to your amp via Bluetooth and tweak core parameters in real time to shape your signature tone. Dive into built-in ambient effects like Reverb, Chorus, and Delay with a simple tap. Save and instantly recall your tones with 4 preset channels. For practice, explore a built-in drum machine featuring 50 patterns with a tempo range of 30-240 BPM. Master any song with Audio Speed/Pitch Adjustment and A-B Loop functions. Plus, with OTG recording support, you can capture high-quality audio directly to your phone. From practice to stage, command your sound with one hand.

Screenshots

SPL Meter3 screens
AROMA AMP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AROMA AMP at none against SPL Meter's 2. AROMA AMP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. AROMA AMP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPL Meter ships an update every 5 weeks, AROMA AMP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SPL Meter versus AROMA AMP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPL MeterAROMA AMP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金红 李Aroma Music Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SPL Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$9.991 Year
None

AROMA AMP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPL Meter free?
SPL Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AROMA AMP free?
AROMA AMP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPL Meter or AROMA AMP have ads?
Neither SPL Meter nor AROMA AMP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPL Meter or AROMA AMP?
SPL Meter ships an update every 5 weeks, and AROMA AMP monthly. Most recently, SPL Meter was updated on October 30, 2026 and AROMA AMP on November 5, 2026.

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