DecibelPeak vs ShelfPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DecibelPeak
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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.
ShelfPulse
Monitor your Audiobookshelf server with real-time dashboards, deep listening analytics, and library insights. Manage users, view beautiful home screen widgets, and gain personal or administrative perspectives on your audiobook collection. Enjoy a privacy-first experience with direct server connection.
- Real-time session monitoring
- Deep listening analytics
- Library and server insights
- User management
- Home screen widgets
- Direct server connection
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Real-Time Dashboard: Monitor active sessions, playback progress, and device details instantly. Deep Analytics: Track listening time, streaks, favorite genres, and full history. Library Insights: Explore detailed server trends and collection statistics. Admin Functionality: Manage Users: Create, Edit, Delete and reset passwords for users of your server. Beautiful Widgets: Keep your listening stats visible right on your home screen. For Everyone: Full server monitoring for Admins and personal insights for standard users. Privacy First: Direct connection to your server with no cloud services or data collection. 3-Day Free Trial: Experience full functionality risk-free. Requires an Audiobookshelf server. https://www.audrabooks.app/shelfpulse/terms https://www.audrabooks.app/shelfpulse/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DecibelPeak at none against ShelfPulse's 2. ShelfPulse's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ShelfPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DecibelPeak asks for nothing beyond the download.
DecibelPeak ships an update every 4 months, ShelfPulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DecibelPeak | ShelfPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andre Frelicot | Eric Randall |
In-app purchases
DecibelPeak
No in-app purchases
ShelfPulse
- ShelfPulse Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Full Access$9.99
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