Comparison

fieldtape 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

fieldtape

Features
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Fieldtape is a simple, focused audio recorder built for capturing ideas as they happen. Record clean audio with a tactile, tape-inspired interface that keeps you present instead of buried in menus. Review recordings instantly, scrub through them with precision, and manage takes without friction. Add quick memos alongside your recordings to jot down context, lyrics, ideas, or reminders tied to the moment. Designed to feel intentional and calm, Fieldtape adapts to light and dark environments with multiple themes, including full custom colors. Whether you’re recording music ideas, field sounds, voice notes, or fleeting thoughts, the app stays out of the way and lets you work. Features • High-quality audio recording • Tap and hold the reel to pause recording • Tape-style reel playback and scrubbing • Instant playback and recording management • Built-in memo notes • Multiple themes plus full custom theming • Built-in transcriptions • Offline, private, and lightweight Fieldtape is for recording first and organizing later, without distractions.

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

fieldtape4 screens
dB Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: fieldtape at none against dB Pulse's 1. fieldtape also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. dB Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. fieldtape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
fieldtape versus dB Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfieldtapedB Pulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin VerdaguerSilas Hayri

In-app purchases

None

fieldtape

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Pulse

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is fieldtape free?
fieldtape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dB Pulse free?
dB Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do fieldtape or dB Pulse have ads?
dB Pulse shows ads; fieldtape does not.

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