Comparison

SoundScope vs Decibel Meter

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

Head to head
About

SoundScope

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful audio measurement and analysis device. SoundScope provides musicians, sound engineers, and audio enthusiasts with professional-grade tools for measuring, analyzing, and working with sound. SOUND LEVEL METER - Real-time decibel (dB) measurement with high accuracy - Visual gauge with color-coded safety zones - Min, max, and average level tracking - Save measurements with location and notes - Hearing protection warnings at dangerous levels (85+ dB) - Customizable microphone calibration SPECTRUM ANALYZER - Real-time FFT frequency analysis - Visualize frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz - Choose between 16, 32, or 64 frequency bands - Peak frequency detection with musical note identification - Perfect for identifying resonances and room acoustics PRECISION METRONOME - Professional metronome with BPM range 40-240 - Multiple time signatures (2/4 to 8/4) - Visual beat indicators - Haptic feedback on each beat - Quick tempo presets (Largo, Andante, Allegro, Presto) - Crystal clear click sounds TONE GENERATOR - Generate test tones from 20Hz to 20kHz - Six waveform types: Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle, White Noise, Pink Noise - Logarithmic frequency slider for precise control - Quick access to standard frequencies (A440, Middle C, 1kHz, 10kHz) - Adjustable volume control - Perfect for testing speakers, room acoustics, and hearing MEASUREMENT LIBRARY - Save and organize all your measurements - Search by location, notes, or date - View statistics and trends over time - Export measurements to CSV - Beautiful data visualization charts **DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS** - Clean, intuitive interface - Dark mode support - Haptic feedback throughout - Privacy-focused (all data stored locally) - No ads, no subscriptions required **PERFECT FOR:** - Musicians practicing and performing - Sound engineers checking levels - Podcasters monitoring audio - Teachers demonstrating acoustics - HVAC professionals measuring noise - Event planners checking venue sound - Anyone curious about sound in their environment HEARING SAFETY SoundScope includes automatic warnings when sound levels become dangerous. Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can cause hearing damage - SoundScope helps you stay aware and protect your hearing. Download SoundScope today and discover a new way to see sound!

About

Decibel Meter

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Decibel Meter - dB Comparison is a simple and practical sound level meter for measuring the noise around you in real time. Using your device’s microphone, the app estimates the current sound level and displays it in decibels, helping you better understand how loud your surroundings are. Use it to check everyday environments such as your home, office, classroom, workshop, street, or event space. Whether you want to compare noise levels, monitor a room, or get a quick sense of how loud a place is, Decibel Meter - dB Comparison gives you a clear and easy-to-read measurement. Key Features - Real-time sound level measurement - Decibel display using your device microphone - Simple, focused interface - Useful for everyday noise checks - No account required - Audio is processed on your device - No audio recording, uploads, or sharing Privacy Decibel Meter - dB Comparison is designed with privacy in mind. The microphone is used only to estimate nearby sound levels in real time. Audio is not recorded, stored, uploaded, or shared.

Screenshots

SoundScope4 screens
Decibel Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

SoundScope and Decibel Meter are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SoundScope versus Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundScopeDecibel Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROBERT PRICEMIKE SPENGLER

In-app purchases

None

SoundScope

No in-app purchases

None

Decibel Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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