Comparison

Sound Level Meter vs CarWidget

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

Head to head
About

Sound Level Meter

Features
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Measure noise like a pro — straight from your iPhone. Sound Level Meter: Decibel turns your iPhone into a precision SPL meter, engineered to the IEC 61672-1 international standard. Protect your hearing, document a noise complaint, tune a studio, or pre-check a workplace - reliable readings in seconds, clean A4 PDF reports in one tap. KEY FEATURES • Real-time dB readings with A, C and Z weighting — switch on the fly • Fast (125 ms), Slow (1 s) and Impulse time integration — the modes pros use • 1/3-octave frequency analysis • Multiple live visualizations: histogram, gauge, circle meter, applause meter, basic graph • All metrics in one place: LAeq, Min, Max, Avg, Peak • Save full measurement sessions with timeline, location and notes • Calibration screen for fine-tuning against any reference meter • Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese • Distraction-free dark interface focused entirely on your data DESIGNED FOR ACCURACY Sound Level Meter: Decibel follows the IEC 61672-1 sound level meter specification: • True biquad-cascade A and C weighting filters — not generic high/low-pass approximations • Exponential averaging on squared pressure (the correct method) • Per-device calibration based on the iPhone hardware actually in use • User-adjustable offset to align with any reference meter or calibrator IDEAL FOR • Audio engineers tuning studios, venues and rehearsal spaces • Workplace safety pre-checks before a formal acoustic survey • Musicians, DJs and podcasters watching their hearing exposure • Parents monitoring nursery or kids' bedroom noise levels • Tenants documenting noise from neighbors, traffic or construction • Anyone serious about long-term hearing health FAQ How accurate is it? After one-time calibration against a known reference, expect 2–3 dB of typical accuracy in the 40–95 dB range. Maximum measurable level is bounded by your iPhone hardware (around 104–110 dB). Does it replace a certified sound level meter? For monitoring, awareness and personal documentation: yes. For legally certified acoustic measurements, dedicated class 1/2 hardware remains the reference. Can I export my measurements? Every saved session generates an A4 PDF with full stats and the timeline graph. Print it, email it, AirDrop it — anywhere PDFs work. Why do I see different values than another decibel app? iPhone microphone sensitivity varies between models, and each app handles calibration differently. Use the built-in calibration screen to align with a trusted reference. How is my data handled? Sessions are stored locally on your iPhone. Nothing is uploaded — your acoustic data stays yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://sonometredecibelmeter.blogspot.com

About

CarWidget

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CarWidget 是一款精心打造的 iOS 桌面小组件工具箱,提供多种实用小组件,让你的主屏幕兼具美观与功能。 【日期天气小组件】 大字体实时时钟,公历农历双日期显示,搭配当前天气、气温和全天高低温,一眼掌握今日信息。 【天气预报小组件】 当前气温 + 未来 3 小时逐时预报 + 明后两天天气概览,出门前瞄一眼就够了。数据来自 Apple WeatherKit,准确可靠。 【停车定位小组件】 记录停车位置,桌面直接显示地图缩略图和地址。支持添加备注(如"B2 靠近电梯口"),还能一键导航到停车位,支持苹果地图、高德地图、百度地图三大导航。 【已保存位置】 地图/列表双视图切换,保存常去的地点,从小组件直接点击导航,分页浏览,快速找到目标位置。 【木鱼小组件】 桌面敲木鱼,每敲一次功德 +1。支持累计功德和今日功德两种显示模式,4 种木鱼音效可选,解压又有趣。 【照片轮播小组件】 从相册选取最多 10 张照片,自动轮播展示在桌面上。支持自定义轮播间隔(5/15/30/60 分钟),点击手动切换,让主屏幕时刻焕新。 【BMW 车辆信息】 绑定宝马账号后,桌面小组件实时显示车辆电量,方便新能源车主随时查看续航状态。 更多特性: · 所有小组件均为精致的小尺寸设计,不占用过多桌面空间 · 深色风格 UI,搭配任何壁纸都好看 · 点击小组件即可刷新数据,操作直觉化 · 天气数据自动缓存,省电省流量 · 坐标自动转换,中国地图定位精准无偏移 如果你正在寻找一款集实用与趣味于一体的小组件合集,CarWidget 正是你需要的。

Screenshots

Sound Level Meter4 screens
CarWidget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CarWidget at none against Sound Level Meter's shown. CarWidget also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). Sound Level Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Sound Level Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CarWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Level Meter ships an update every 12 months, CarWidget every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sound Level Meter versus CarWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Level MeterCarWidget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael Goupille改 喻

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sound Level Meter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$24.991 Year
1 purchases

CarWidget

One-time1
  • lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Sound Level Meter free?
Sound Level Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarWidget free?
CarWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sound Level Meter or CarWidget have ads?
Sound Level Meter shows ads; CarWidget does not.
Which is updated more often, Sound Level Meter or CarWidget?
Sound Level Meter ships an update every 12 months, and CarWidget every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sound Level Meter was updated on October 10, 2026 and CarWidget on October 7, 2026.

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