Comparison

Sound meter vs gclean

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

gclean

Features
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GClean helps you clean up your photo library in a simple and satisfying way. Review your photos one by one with a Tinder-like swipe experience. Swipe right to keep the photo, swipe left to delete it. No complicated menus, no messy selection screens — just quick decisions that help you free up space and organize your gallery. GClean is perfect for removing duplicates, bad shots, screenshots, blurry photos, and anything you no longer need. Features: • Swipe right to keep photos • Swipe left to delete unwanted photos • Review your gallery quickly • Simple, clean, and easy-to-use interface • Free up storage by removing unnecessary photos • Great for cleaning screenshots, old photos, and duplicates Take control of your photo library with GClean.

Screenshots

Sound meter3 screens
gclean3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: gclean at none against Sound meter's 1. Sound meter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price and ads 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. gclean asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sound meter versus gclean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound metergclean
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshvin KevadiyaGeorge Chaya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound meter

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99
None

gclean

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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