Meter vs Microphone Amplifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meter
This utility app turns your iPhone into a comprehensive measurement toolkit. It provides access to various device sensors for real-time data on altitude, speed, pressure, motion, magnetic fields, location, sound levels, and leveling. Enjoy a clean interface with no ads or subscriptions.
- Complete sensor suite
- Real-time measurements
- High accuracy and precision
- Modern card-based interface
- Dark mode support
- Privacy-focused local data processing
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful sensor measurement toolkit with Meter! Access all your device's sensors in one beautifully designed app. **COMPLETE SENSOR SUITE** • **Altimeter** - Real-time altitude and barometric pressure • **Speedometer** - GPS-based speed tracking with multiple units • **Barometer** - Atmospheric pressure monitoring • **Accelerometer** - 3-axis motion detection and gravity measurements • **Magnetometer** - Magnetic field strength and compass functionality • **GPS** - Precise location coordinates and accuracy indicators • **Sound Level Meter** - Decibel measurements (0-120 dB) with advanced classification • **Level Tool** - Precise leveling with roll/pitch measurements **KEY FEATURES** • Modern, intuitive card-based interface • Dark mode support • High accuracy and precision • No advertisements or subscriptions • Privacy-focused with local data processing • Real-time measurements with comprehensive error handling Perfect for engineers, scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about their device's capabilities.
Microphone Amplifier
This app enhances audio in real-time, acting as a powerful sound booster and digital hearing aid. It offers up to 5x volume boost, noise reduction, and bass enhancement for clearer listening in any environment.
- Real-time audio amplification up to 5x
- Background sound enhancement
- Noise reduction
- Bass boost control
- Digital hearing aid functionality
- Professional audio controls
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a real-time microphone amplifier. Boost nearby sound up to 5x, reduce background noise, and fine-tune audio for conversations, lectures, meetings, presentations, TV, and everyday listening. Microphone Amplifier routes live microphone input to compatible speakers or headphones and puts essential sound controls in one simple app. You can also record amplified audio, manage saved recordings, and play supported voice messages with enhanced volume. KEY FEATURES • Live Microphone Amplification Hear microphone audio in real time through your selected output device. • Up to 5x Volume Boost Increase microphone gain and adjust the output for different environments. • Noise Reduction Reduce distracting background noise and make speech easier to follow. • Bass Control Enhance low-frequency sound for a fuller listening experience. • Multiple Device Support Choose from available microphones, speakers, headphones, and compatible audio outputs. • Background Sound Enhancement Keep amplification active while using other apps, with automatic reconnection when supported. • Record and Share Capture amplified audio, organize saved recordings, and share them when needed. • Voice Message Amplification Open supported voice messages and play them with increased volume. HOW TO USE Choose your microphone and output device. Tap Start to begin live amplification. Adjust volume, noise reduction, and bass. Use headphones or keep the microphone away from the speaker to reduce feedback. IMPORTANT Microphone Amplifier is an audio utility. It is not a medical device or a certified hearing aid. Audio latency, available routes, and performance may vary by device, iOS version, and connected accessories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meter at 100% against Microphone Amplifier's 0%. Meter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Microphone Amplifier's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Meter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Microphone Amplifier's.
Meter ships an update every 3 days, Microphone Amplifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meter | Microphone Amplifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiajun Zhang | Osamah Mohammed |
Customer experience
Meter
Microphone Amplifier
In-app purchases
Meter
No in-app purchases
Microphone Amplifier
No in-app purchases
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