Comparison

dB Meter Pro vs Frame Time Pro

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

Head to head
About

dB Meter Pro

Features
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dB Meter Pro turns your iPhone into a precise, private sound level meter. Measure the noise around you in real time — accurately, beautifully, and without ever recording your audio. WHY dB METER PRO • Accurate by design — A, C and Z weighting (dBA/dBC/dBZ) to the IEC 61672 standard, verified by automated tests. • Truly private — the microphone is used only to measure. Audio is never recorded, stored or sent. • One calm screen — live level with MIN, AVG, MAX and PEAK, a real-time frequency spectrum, and plain-language comparisons like "normal conversation" or "city traffic". • Protect your hearing — a noise-dose tracker following NIOSH and OSHA standards warns you before sound becomes risky. • Per-device calibration — fine-tune to a reference for trustworthy readings on your exact iPhone. PRO • Octave-band spectrum analyzer • Trends and full history, with CSV and PDF export • iCloud sync, widgets and Live Activity PERFECT FOR home and office noise, concerts, workshops, sleep environments and hearing-safety awareness. dB Meter Pro is a measurement aid for everyday awareness, not a certified Class 1/2 instrument. SUBSCRIPTION Pro is available monthly or yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase; the yearly plan includes a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://develak.com/privacy-policy/ Support: https://develak.com/#contact

About

Frame Time Pro

Features
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FrameTime Pro is a professional SMPTE timecode calculator designed for video editors, broadcast engineers, filmmakers, and post-production professionals who require frame-accurate precision. In video production, even a single frame matters. Whether you're verifying runtime, converting frame counts, preparing broadcast delivery, or calculating timeline durations, FrameTime Pro provides instant and reliable results. SUPPORTED FRAME RATES • 23.976 fps • 24 fps • 25 fps • 29.97 fps (Drop-Frame supported) • 30 fps • 50 fps • 59.94 fps (Drop-Frame supported) • 60 fps Both Non-Drop Frame (NDF) and Drop-Frame (DF) formats are fully supported. CORE FEATURES ā–  Frame ↔ Timecode Conversion Convert frames to SMPTE timecode and timecode to frames instantly. Accurate formatting including drop-frame semicolon (;) notation. ā–  Drop-Frame Calculation Precise 29.97 DF and 59.94 DF logic compliant with broadcast standards. ā–  Timecode Difference Calculator Calculate the exact duration between two timecodes. Perfect for runtime validation, commercial timing, and EDL review. ā–  Clean Professional Interface Minimal, distraction-free design optimized for real production environments. Large readable values for quick on-set or studio reference. ā–  Offline & Private No login required. No tracking. No analytics. Works completely offline. WHO IS THIS FOR? • Video Editors • Broadcast Engineers • DITs • Film & Media Students • Post-Production Professionals • Anyone working with SMPTE timecode Frame Time Pro is built to be fast, accurate, and reliable — a utility you can trust during real production workflows. Download Frame Time Pro and simplify your timecode calculations today.

Screenshots

dB Meter Pro4 screens
Frame Time Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frame Time Pro at none against dB Meter Pro's 3. Frame Time Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. dB Meter Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Frame Time Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
dB Meter Pro versus Frame Time Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB Meter ProFrame Time Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevelakjunyoung kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

dB Meter Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

Frame Time Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Meter Pro free?
dB Meter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frame Time Pro free?
Frame Time Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB Meter Pro or Frame Time Pro have ads?
Neither dB Meter Pro nor Frame Time Pro shows ads.

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