Comparison

Decibels vs Video Editing Controller

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

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About

Decibels

Features
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Decibels is a sound level meter that remembers what you measured. Point it at the noise, press start, press stop โ€” and the reading stays. Average (Leq), maximum, minimum, duration and the full level trace, saved automatically, every time. No account, no subscription, and nothing leaves your phone unless you send it. MEASURE โ€ข A-weighted (dBA) or unweighted, per IEC 61672 โ€ข Fast (125 ms) and Slow (1 s) time weighting โ€ข LCpeak for impulses โ€” alarms, slams, machinery โ€ข Live level trace with a ten-second window โ€ข Calibration offset for matching a reference meter KEEP โ€ข Every measurement saved automatically โ€ข History with the full trace of each run โ€ข CSV export carrying the settings it was taken under Decibels stores your measurements on your device and nowhere else. It records no audio โ€” only the level โ€” and asks for no location, no account and no identifiers. A note on accuracy: a phone microphone is not a calibrated instrument. Decibels is honest about that. Use the calibration offset against a reference meter for absolute readings, and treat it as an excellent relative instrument otherwise.

About

Video Editing Controller

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Turn your phone into a wireless controller for your video editing software. Video Editing Controller is a remote control for editors โ€” it connects to a free companion server app on your computer and turns taps and gestures into real keyboard shortcuts. No special hardware, no macro pad, no driver installation required. Whether you cut in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, your phone becomes a customizable shortcut deck and jog wheel that speeds up your editing workflow. HOW IT WORKS Install the free server app on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. Open it, scan the QR code with your phone, and you're ready to go. The server app translates commands from your phone into real keypresses on your computer โ€” over your local Wi-Fi, with no account and no cloud. FEATURES โ€ข Wireless remote control for any video editor โ€” works over Wi-Fi โ€ข Customizable button layout โ€” assign any keyboard shortcut or key combination to each button โ€ข Jog wheel for precise frame-by-frame scrubbing โ€ข Dark, Light, and System themes โ€” match your editing environment and lighting โ€ข Works with any software that accepts keyboard shortcuts, including DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere โ€ข Lightweight, fast, and account-free PERFECT FOR Video editors, colorists, and content creators who want a faster, hardware-free alternative to an editing keyboard or shuttle controller โ€” using the phone that's already on your desk. PREMIUM Custom button layout editing and mode switching are unlocked with a single one-time Premium purchase. The basic layout is free forever โ€” no subscription. REQUIREMENTS โ€ข The free companion server app must be running on your computer (Windows, macOS, and Linux โ€” download at kibelab.com) โ€ข Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network The server app is free to download and does not require an account.

Screenshots

Decibels3 screens
Video Editing Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Decibels at none against Video Editing Controller's shown. Video Editing Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Decibels sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Editing Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Decibels versus Video Editing Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibelsVideo Editing Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerano Studio LimitedBence Kiraly

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Decibels

One-time1
  • Leave a Tip$0.99
1 purchases

Video Editing Controller

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Decibels free?
Decibels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Editing Controller free?
Video Editing Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decibels or Video Editing Controller have ads?
Video Editing Controller shows ads; Decibels does not.

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