Comparison

SonoMeter vs IDX

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

Head to head
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

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IDX

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Screenshots

SonoMeter4 screens
IDX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IDX at none against SonoMeter's 4. IDX also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, 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. SonoMeter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. IDX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SonoMeter versus IDX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonoMeterIDX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael GoupilleWhite Vega Logistic SL

In-app purchases

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
None

IDX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SonoMeter free?
SonoMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IDX free?
IDX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SonoMeter or IDX have ads?
Neither SonoMeter nor IDX shows ads.

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