RouteViews vs dB Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RouteViews
Access global BGP routing data with real-time queries to internet routers. Analyze AS paths and understand network traffic flow. Features a dark mode interface and saves query history.
- Connect to global BGP routers
- Query BGP routing tables
- View AS path details
- Save query history
- Dark mode interface
- No login required
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RouteViews gives network engineers, researchers, and students direct access to global BGP routing data through a simple, powerful interface. Connect to actual RouteViews routers located on different continents and query real-time BGP routing information for any subnet. View AS paths, see how packets traverse the internet, and understand global routing decisions in seconds. Key Features: • Connect to public RouteViews routers across the globe • Query BGP routing tables for any IPv4/IPv6 subnet • View detailed AS path information and raw router output • Save query history for later reference • Dark mode optimized interface • No login or account required
dB Meter
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Quietly is a simple and accurate dB meter designed to help you measure environmental noise levels using your iPhone. Whether you want to check room noise, traffic sound, workplace levels, or background noise, Quietly turns your phone into a reliable noise level meter with real-time feedback. What Quietly does - Measure sound levels in decibels (dB) - Works as a real-time noise meter and noise decibel meter - Shows live, min, average, and max noise levels - Clear visual indicator to understand noise intensity - Helps you measure decibels instantly Frequency Analyzer - Built-in frequency analyzer to understand sound composition - See low, mid, and high frequency noise in real time - Identify dominant sound sources easily Noise History & Alerts - Save noise readings for later reference - View past measurements with time and level - Set a noise alert when sound crosses a chosen dB level Designed for clarity - Clean, modern interface - Works fully offline - No account or setup required Measurements are approximate and device-dependent. It is not intended for professional or medical measurement. One-Time Purchase: Quietly Pro is available as a one-time purchase for lifetime access, which is required to access all features. Download Quietly and stay aware of the noise around you. Terms & Privacy: https://trapezoidal-aries-fa4.notion.site/Quietly-Terms-Privacy-2d4093498a858095a2fcf6143f172100
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RouteViews at none against dB Meter's 1. RouteViews also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). dB Meter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. dB Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RouteViews asks for nothing beyond the download.
RouteViews ships an update daily, dB Meter every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RouteViews | dB Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Rogers | Swapnil Jain |
In-app purchases
RouteViews
No in-app purchases
dB Meter
- Quietly Premium$5.99
