Comparison

dB Pulse vs Recmo

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

Recmo

Features
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Recmo records meetings, lectures, interviews and ideas, turns them into searchable text, and keeps everything on your iPhone. RECORD • One tap to record, or hold the record button to capture instantly and release to save • Recording presets for meetings, lectures, interviews, music and noisy places • Live transcript on screen while you record • Bookmarks and waveform to jump to key moments • Start recording from the Lock Screen widget, Control Center, Shortcuts, Siri or the Action button • Live Activity in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen • Recordings are recovered automatically if the app is interrupted, and deleted ones stay in Recently Deleted for 30 days TRANSCRIBE • Turn recordings into timestamped transcripts; tap any line to play from there • Edit transcripts and search across all of them • Translate transcripts and read them side by side (iOS 18 or later) • Export as Markdown, PDF or SRT subtitles AI NOTES (iOS 26 or later, on devices that support Apple Intelligence) • Summaries, key points, decisions and to-dos, with templates for meetings, lectures, interviews, customer calls and memos • Ask questions about a recording and get answers from what was said • Send to-dos to Reminders or Calendar • Generated on your device with Apple Intelligence EDIT • Trim with fine adjustment, fades and loop preview; save clips as ringtones • Noise reduction and background music, with free preview before export • Convert to MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC and more • Import audio from the Files app MUSIC LIBRARY • Play your own audio files, organized by album, artist and folder, with playlists and favorites • Lyrics from .lrc files or embedded tags • Playback speed, 10-band equalizer, sleep timer and resume where you left off • Practice mode: A-B loop, pitch shift and saved practice clips • Add your own internet radio or audio stream links (HTTPS) PRIVACY • No account needed • Your recordings and transcripts stay on your device; we don't run servers that store them • No third-party analytics or advertising SDKs • Speech recognition, translation and song identification use Apple's services and follow Apple's privacy policy RECMO PRO Recording, playback, trimming and format conversion are free. The free version also includes 60 minutes of transcription per month and lets you try AI notes, noise reduction, background music, document and subtitle export, and practice mode. Recmo Pro removes these limits. Recmo Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

dB Pulse4 screens
Recmo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Recmo at none against dB Pulse's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Recmo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
dB Pulse versus Recmo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB PulseRecmo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilas Hayrijunhong li

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Pulse

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

Recmo

Subscriptions2
  • Recmo Pro · Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

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

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