Comparison

SonoMeter vs JOLT RECOVERY

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

About

JOLT RECOVERY

Features
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This is an air wave massage product. By setting the appropriate time and pressure to use the product, the pressure, time, mode, start, and pause of the product can be set through the APP.

Screenshots

SonoMeter4 screens
JOLT RECOVERY3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JOLT RECOVERY at none against SonoMeter's 4. JOLT RECOVERY also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 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. JOLT RECOVERY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SonoMeter ships an update every 8 months, JOLT RECOVERY every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SonoMeter versus JOLT RECOVERY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonoMeterJOLT RECOVERY
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael Goupille海洋 刘

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

JOLT RECOVERY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SonoMeter free?
SonoMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JOLT RECOVERY free?
JOLT RECOVERY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SonoMeter or JOLT RECOVERY have ads?
Neither SonoMeter nor JOLT RECOVERY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SonoMeter or JOLT RECOVERY?
SonoMeter ships an update every 8 months, and JOLT RECOVERY every 3 months. Most recently, SonoMeter was updated on October 25, 2026 and JOLT RECOVERY on October 24, 2026.

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