Comparison

decibella vs AmbientWave

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

Head to head
About

decibella

This app measures and analyzes sound levels in your environment. It provides real-time decibel readings, frequency and time-based graphs, and contextual explanations of noise levels. Automatically logs measurements for later review.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel meter
  • Track current, average, and peak sound levels
  • Frequency analysis graphs
  • Time-based noise graphs
  • Contextual noise descriptions
  • Automatic noise logging
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Decibella: Your Pocket-Sized, Smart Sound Level Meter Decibella goes beyond a simple decibel meter – it's a fast, easy-to-use noise measurement app designed to fit right in your pocket. Whether you're a sound enthusiast, concerned about noise pollution, or just curious about your acoustic environment, Decibella offers meaningful and accurate sound insights for everyone. Measure, analyze, and visualize sound – instantly and intuitively. With real-time tracking of current, average, and peak noise levels, Decibella provides frequency-based and time-based dB graphs for deep analysis. From residential areas to offices, libraries, or public transport, our intuitive explanations help you understand what each decibel level means in everyday environments. All it takes is one tap – Decibella automatically measures, analyzes, and saves your sound and noise data. Key Features: Real-Time Decibel Meter: Instantly measure surrounding sound levels with our advanced algorithm, optimized for any environment. Track & Record Sound Levels: Capture current, average, and peak dB values to better understand your acoustic environment. Frequency Analysis Graphs: Visualize noise by frequency to detect specific sound sources and patterns. Time-Based Noise Graphs: Monitor sound level changes over time for long-term noise assessment. Contextual Noise Descriptions: Understand noise levels with relatable examples (e.g., 40dB = quiet library, 90dB = subway). Automatic Noise Logging: All sound measurements are saved with timestamps, allowing you to review your sound history over days, weeks, or months. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for simplicity and ease – professional-grade sound analysis with a single tap. Why Choose Decibella? Decibella is the perfect mobile sound level meter and noise level meter for anyone who needs to measure and monitor sound accurately. From daily noise exposure tracking to environmental noise assessments, Decibella puts powerful sound analysis in your hands. Download Decibella today and transform your smartphone into a smart sound measurement tool! Made in Canada with Love. Thank you.

About

AmbientWave

Create personalized ambient soundscapes for focus, relaxation, or sleep. Mix various environmental sounds like rain, wind, and ocean with individual volume controls for a seamless listening experience.

Highlights
  • Mix multiple ambient sounds
  • Continuous loop playback
  • Individual sound volume control
  • Unlockable sound variations (Pro)
  • White/Pink/Brown noise (Pro)
  • Sleep timer (Pro)
Features
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AmbientWave is a completely free app to generate continuous loops of soothing ambient sounds for focus, relaxation, sleep. Layer rain, wind, ocean, fire, nature, and city ambiance to create your perfect continuous background. Free features: - Mix multiple environments at once - Smooth playback designed for long listening sessions - Individual volume controls per sound AmbientWave Pro (one-time purchase): - Unlock all sound variations - Unlock White / Pink / Brown noise - Unlock Sleep Timer

Screenshots

decibella3 screens
AmbientWave2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: decibella at free against AmbientWave's freemium. On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
decibella versus AmbientWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdecibellaAmbientWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJisu JungPaul Crowley

Customer experience

decibella

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AmbientWave

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

decibella

No in-app purchases

None

AmbientWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is decibella free?
decibella is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AmbientWave free?
AmbientWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do decibella or AmbientWave have ads?
Neither decibella nor AmbientWave shows ads.

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