SonoMeter vs Taglab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SonoMeter
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Taglab
Read full descriptionHide full description
Smart Tags by TagLab TagLab NFC is the official app from TagLab for creating and managing smart NFC tags. An NFC tag is a small chip that can store information. When someone taps their phone on the tag, it instantly opens the information you’ve chosen to share — no app required for the person scanning. What you can do: • Create Tag Profiles for pets, businesses, and personal items • Store important information in one secure place • Choose exactly what information appears when your tag is scanned • Update your details anytime without replacing the tag • Get notified when your tag is scanned — helping lost pets or items find their way back • Instantly share contact details, links, addresses, and more Your personal information stays secure and under your control. You can edit or delete your data at any time. TagLab NFC app works with any NFC tags on the market, including NFC213, NFC215 and NFC216. For the best experience, pair the app with TagLab Smart Tags. Get started free with one Tag Profile. Upgrade to TagLab Pro to unlock: • Enhanced Tag Profiles • Unlimited Tag Profile slots • …and more! Smart tag, safe return. Smart tag, instant sharing. Smart Tags by TagLab.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Taglab at every 3 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
Both are free to download. SonoMeter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Taglab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SonoMeter ships an update every 8 months, Taglab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SonoMeter | Taglab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raphael Goupille | Barney Vaughan |
In-app purchases
SonoMeter
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
- Annual subscription$24.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$6.99
Taglab
- Monthly Pro Subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Subscription$24.991 Year









