rInventory vs dB Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
rInventory
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Keep track of your belongings with rInventory. Don't go around looking for that one thing you swear you put on the table. With rInventory, capture and tag your items in a few clicks. And now you can find what you’re looking for with a simple search. - Location Tag. Find where your stuff is, or see what's over there. - Categories. Easily remember what you need based on the type of item you're looking for. - Images. Capture the item and see where exactly it is. - Customizable. Move items around and organize your digital inventory.
dB Meter
Instantly measure sound levels with a real-time analog gauge. Analyze noise with average, peak, and time-averaged readings. Features include low-frequency indication and on-device calibration for accuracy. Works offline without internet.
- Real-time dB sound level measurement
- Live min/average/peak readout
- LAeq and LCeq time-averaged readings
- Low-frequency indicator
- Analog display
- On-device calibration
- Offline functionality
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Measure noise levels instantly - no setup needed. Point your iPhone at any sound source and see the decibel level in real time on a clean analog gauge. Perfect for concerts, restaurants, offices, nurseries, and noisy neighbors. FEATURES - Real-time dB sound level measurement - Live min / average / peak readout - LAeq and LCeq time-averaged readings (A and C weighting) - Low-frequency indicator (LCeq minus LAeq) for bass-heavy noise - Clean, easy-to-read analog display - On-device calibration for better accuracy - Works offline - no internet needed GO PRO - RTA spectrum analyzer - Peak hold - Full measurement history - Export & share readings (PDF, CSV, image) Built for musicians, contractors, teachers, and parents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: rInventory at none against dB Meter's 1. rInventory also leads on device support (3 vs 1). dB Meter's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. dB Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. rInventory asks for nothing beyond the download.
rInventory ships an update every 4 months, dB Meter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | rInventory | dB Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Errol John Lagera | Michael Borison |
In-app purchases
rInventory
No in-app purchases
dB Meter
- dBMeter Pro$4.99
