Comparison

dB Pulse vs MobileScan Diag

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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: β€’ Real‑time dB meter with waveform and numeric readout β€’ Record sessions and save time‑series data β€’ Session summary with peak/avg stats and export to CSV β€’ Share snapshots (unlock via rewarded ad) and export reports β€’ Calibration options for improved accuracy β€’ Upgrade to Pro: ad‑free experience and advanced export Download dB Pulse and start measuring noise instantly.

About

MobileScan Diag

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MobileScan runs a guided hardware diagnostic suite on your iPhone or iPad. In a few minutes it walks you through checking the display, multi-touch, front and rear cameras, speakers and microphone, motion sensors, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / GPS / cellular, NFC, haptics, biometrics and more β€” and gives you a clear pass / fail summary for each test. Use it to: β€’ Verify a device before buying or selling it β€’ Catch a failing component before it becomes a problem β€’ Produce a quick, repeatable condition check No account and no setup are required β€” launch the app and the full self-test suite is ready to run. Your results stay on your device unless you choose to share them.

Screenshots

dB Pulse4 screens
MobileScan Diag1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobileScan Diag at none against dB Pulse's 1. MobileScan Diag also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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. dB Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MobileScan Diag asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
dB Pulse versus MobileScan Diag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB PulseMobileScan Diag
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilas HayrieAsset Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Pulse

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

MobileScan Diag

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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