Comparison

dB Pulse vs dB Guard

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

Head to head
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.

About

dB Guard

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Dealing with noisy neighbors? dB Guard is a decibel meter and noise detector that keeps a timestamped log of every noise event, so you can show your landlord, property manager or HOA exactly what's happening. MONITOR OVERNIGHT (PRO) Start monitoring, lock your phone and go to sleep. dB Guard keeps measuring and logs every event above your threshold. In the morning you get a summary of what happened while you slept. AUTOMATIC NOISE LOG Every noise event is saved with time, peak and average dB, and duration. Add notes and photos to document the source. Events are grouped by night so patterns are obvious. QUIET HOURS RULES (PRO) Set quiet hours (for example 10 PM – 7 AM) with their own threshold. dB Guard flags every event that breaks them. EVIDENCE CASES Group events into a case for one problem — a neighbor, a bar, construction — and track how much evidence you have collected. You can also record an optional audio clip of up to 30 seconds to attach to an event. Clips are only recorded when you tap record and stay on your device unless you export them. PATTERN ANALYTICS (PRO) A weekly heatmap shows when noise is worst by day and hour, plus your noisiest hours and total events over 7 or 30 days. PDF REPORTS (PRO) Create a clear PDF report with timestamps, statistics and your notes to support a complaint. Readings come from your iPhone microphone and are approximate; reports are supporting documentation, not certified measurements. PRIVATE BY DESIGN dB Guard stores sound levels, not continuous audio, and keeps your data on your device. FREE • Real-time decibel meter • Noise event log for the last 24 hours • Adjustable threshold and event length PRO ($3.99/week, $29.99/year, or $39.99 once) • Unlimited monitoring and full history • Overnight monitoring and morning summaries • PDF reports, analytics and quiet-hours tracking Apple Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dbguard.harrihk07.workers.dev/

Screenshots

dB Pulse4 screens
dB Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: dB Guard at none against dB Pulse's shown. dB Guard also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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 Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and dB Guard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
dB Pulse versus dB Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB PulsedB Guard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilas HayriMuhammad haris Shahbaz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Pulse

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

dB Guard

Subscriptions2
  • dB Guard Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • dB Guard Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • dB Guard Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is dB Pulse free?
dB Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dB Guard free?
dB Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dB Pulse or dB Guard have ads?
dB Pulse shows ads; dB Guard does not.

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