Comparison

dB Meter Pro vs EarRest

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

EarRest

This app monitors your Bluetooth headphone usage and automatically reminds you to take breaks to protect your hearing. It tracks listening time, offers customizable break intervals, and provides historical data to help you build healthier habits.

Highlights
  • Automatic Bluetooth headphone tracking
  • Customizable break reminders
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Quiet Hours (Do Not Disturb)
  • Listening history
  • macOS companion app
Features
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Wearing headphones for hours without a break can quietly damage your hearing. EarRest watches your Bluetooth headphones in the background and reminds you to take them off and give your ears a rest — automatically. Just connect your AirPods or any Bluetooth headphones and EarRest starts timing. When you have been listening long enough, you get a gentle notification to take a break, and the next cycle starts on its own. No taps, no rituals — it simply works. Key Features: • Automatic Tracking: Detects when your Bluetooth headphones connect or disconnect and starts or stops the timer for you. • Break Reminders: Pick an interval (20 / 30 / 45 / 60 minutes) and get notified when it is time to rest your ears. • Live Activity & Dynamic Island: See wearing time and break progress at a glance on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep your listening time visible with widgets in multiple sizes. • Quiet Hours: Set a do-not-disturb window (even across midnight) — reminders wait politely until it ends. • Listening History: Review how long you wear your headphones each day and build healthier habits. • Works on Mac Too: A lightweight menu bar app for macOS. • Privacy First: Everything runs locally on your device. No account, no tracking, no internet required. Your hearing does not get a second chance. Let EarRest help you enjoy music, podcasts, and calls — without overdoing it. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/earrest-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/earrest-privacy

Screenshots

dB Meter Pro4 screens
EarRest4 screens

Verdict

The call

dB Meter Pro and EarRest are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. dB Meter Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EarRest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
dB Meter Pro versus EarRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB Meter ProEarRest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevelak月梅 孙

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
4 purchases

EarRest

Subscriptions2
  • EarRest Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • EarRest Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime (Limited Offer)$9.99
  • EarRest Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is dB Meter Pro free?
dB Meter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarRest free?
EarRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dB Meter Pro or EarRest have ads?
Neither dB Meter Pro nor EarRest shows ads.

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