Comparison

dB Master vs dB Pulse

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

Head to head
About

dB Master

Features
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dB Master is a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use sound level meter that turns your phone into a professional noise measurement tool. Perfect for checking environmental noise, testing audio equipment, or simply understanding the loudness around you. Features: Real-time dB measurement (min, max, average) Live sound graphs for clear noise visualization Peak hold & noise alerts Frequency spectrum analysis Calibration settings for improved accuracy Simple, clean interface Whether you're measuring traffic noise, monitoring workplace sound, or testing speakers, dB Master gives you reliable and intuitive noise level readings anytime, anywhere. Download dB Master and take control of your sound environment.

About

dB Pulse

Features
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dB Pulse turns your device into a precise sound meter. Measure ambient noise, record sessions and analyze results with clear waveform graphs. Key features: • Real‑time dB meter with waveform and numeric readout • Record sessions and save time‑series data • Session summary with peak/avg stats and export to CSV • Share snapshots (unlock via rewarded ad) and export reports • Calibration options for improved accuracy • Upgrade to Pro: ad‑free experience and advanced export Download dB Pulse and start measuring noise instantly.

Screenshots

dB Master3 screens
dB Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: dB Master at 15.6 against dB Pulse's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. dB Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and dB Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
dB Master versus dB Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB MasterdB Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Silas Hayri

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Master

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
1 purchases

dB Pulse

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is dB Master free?
dB Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dB Pulse free?
dB Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dB Master or dB Pulse have ads?
Both dB Master and dB Pulse show ads.

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