Comparison

DecibelPeak vs iPocketRemote

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

Head to head
About

DecibelPeak

Features
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Decibel Peak transforms your device into a professional-grade sound level meter and audio analyzer. Whether you're checking noise levels at home, monitoring sound in concerts, or optimizing your studio setup, Decibel Peak gives you accurate readings in real time. Features: Real-time Decibel Monitoring – Instantly measure sound levels with high accuracy. Frequency Spectrum & Waterfall Display – Visualize audio frequencies in a dynamic, colorful interface. dB Curve Tracking – Monitor sound variations over time with detailed graphs. Noise Categories – Quickly identify whether the environment is Quiet, Moderate, or Loud. Protect Your Hearing – Stay informed about potentially harmful sound levels. With its sleek interface and professional features, Decibel Peak is your go-to tool for sound measurement and audio analysis.

About

iPocketRemote

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and remote for your Mac. Control the pointer, media, volume, and system functions like locking or sleeping your computer. Connects securely over your local network without needing a cloud service.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad control
  • Media and volume control
  • System control (lock/sleep)
  • Secure local network connection
  • QR code or code pairing
  • Multiple trackpad styles
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and remote control for your Mac. Move the pointer, click, right-click, scroll, and drag from your phone. You can also control media and volume, lock the screen, or put your Mac to sleepβ€”all over your local network. iPocketRemote works with the companion Mac app iPocketDock. In iPocketRemote, open Settings and tap Download Mac App to install it. REMOTE TRACKPAD β€’ Move the Mac pointer with one finger β€’ Tap to click and double-tap to double-click β€’ Two-finger tap for right-click β€’ Scroll with two fingers or along either trackpad edge β€’ Press and move to drag β€’ Adjust pointer sensitivity and edge scrolling β€’ Choose from multiple trackpad styles MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS β€’ Play or pause media β€’ Go to the previous or next track β€’ Adjust volume from 0–100 or mute instantly β€’ Lock your Mac or put it to sleep β€’ Manage multiple Macs and choose a preferred device QUICK, PRIVATE CONNECTION β€’ Pair by scanning a QR code or entering a pairing code β€’ Automatically reconnect to paired Macs β€’ Communicates directly over your local network β€’ No cloud service or account required β€’ Pairing credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain REQUIREMENTS β€’ iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later β€’ Mac running the latest iPocketDock β€’ iPhone and Mac connected to the same local network β€’ Camera permission is used only for QR-code pairing β€’ Local Network permission is used to find and connect to your Mac Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DecibelPeak4 screens
iPocketRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DecibelPeak at none against iPocketRemote's 2. iPocketRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. iPocketRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. DecibelPeak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DecibelPeak ships an update every 4 months, iPocketRemote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
DecibelPeak versus iPocketRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibelPeakiPocketRemote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”75.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre Frelicotθƒœε€© 何

In-app purchases

None

DecibelPeak

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iPocketRemote

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99

Questions

Is DecibelPeak free?
DecibelPeak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPocketRemote free?
iPocketRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DecibelPeak or iPocketRemote have ads?
Neither DecibelPeak nor iPocketRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DecibelPeak or iPocketRemote?
DecibelPeak ships an update every 4 months, and iPocketRemote every 3 weeks. Most recently, DecibelPeak was updated on September 14, 2026 and iPocketRemote on September 25, 2026.

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