Comparison

Sound meter vs DeciMate SPL

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

Head to head
About

Sound meter

Measure environmental noise levels in real-time using your smartphone's microphone. Track decibel readings, identify potentially harmful sound levels, and monitor noise pollution to create a safer environment.

Highlights
  • Real-time sound measurement
  • Live graph display
  • Min, Max, and Average dB values
  • Measurement time tracking
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Noise level examples
Features
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Sound Meter (also known as SPL Meter, Noise Meter, or dB Meter) helps you easily measure environmental noise around you. Using your smartphone’s microphone, this app provides real-time noise readings in decibels (dB) so you can stay aware of harmful sound levels and protect your hearing. Features: - Real-time sound measurement with live graph display - Shows Minimum (Min), Maximum (Max), and Average (Avg) decibel values - Simple Play, Pause, and Reset controls - Tracks measurement time during testing - Easy-to-use interface for noise tests anywhere Note: The results may vary slightly depending on your device’s microphone calibration. For the most accurate reading, compare with a professional SPL meter. Sample Noise Levels: - 140 dB: Gunshots - 120 dB: Thunder - 100 dB: Subway Train - 80 dB: Alarm Clock - 60 dB: Conversation - 30 dB: Whisper - 10 dB: Breathing Excessive noise can harm both your physical and mental health. Use Sound Meter to monitor noise pollution and create a safer environment for you and your family. In-app purchase Details: Lifetime Access for ads free version Privacy Policy : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use : https://applicationcontent.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/

About

DeciMate SPL

Features
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DeciMate SPL helps you monitor sound levels during rehearsals, DJ sets, small events, venue checks, and live-sound work. It turns your iPhone into a practical SPL monitoring companion with a clean real-time meter, calibration tools, threshold alerts, session history, export options, and expressive visual feedback that makes level changes easy to understand at a glance. Use DeciMate SPL to keep an eye on loudness trends, spot peaks, document sessions, and share live readings across your local network for dashboards and creative workflows. Features: - Live approximate SPL monitoring - Clear circular input meter with threshold-based visual feedback - Manual calibration offset and quick “Match Reference” calibration - Adjustable warning, critical, and peak thresholds - Threshold presets for common monitoring situations - Fast and slow response modes - Session history graph - Detailed session export with live-monitoring values - Companion animation with fullscreen focus mode - Screen-awake fullscreen monitoring for visual use during sessions - DeciMate Live Link for local network JSON streaming - Optional OSC streaming for dashboards, tools, and live-production workflows Important: DeciMate SPL uses the device microphone for practical monitoring. It is not a certified Class 1 or Class 2 sound level meter and should not be used as the sole tool for legal, workplace-safety, or compliance measurements.

Screenshots

Sound meter3 screens
DeciMate SPL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeciMate SPL at none against Sound meter's 1. Sound meter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Sound meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeciMate SPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Sound meter versus DeciMate SPL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound meterDeciMate SPL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshvin KevadiyaDavid Torres

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound meter

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99
None

DeciMate SPL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound meter free?
Sound meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeciMate SPL free?
DeciMate SPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound meter or DeciMate SPL have ads?
Neither Sound meter nor DeciMate SPL shows ads.

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