Comparison

dB Pulse vs 1dB Live

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

1dB Live

Features
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1dB Live turns your phone into a precision sound-level meter — and your tablet into a live monitoring desk for an entire venue. Whether you're a front-of-house engineer, a house-of-worship volunteer, a DJ, or a facility manager, 1dB gives you professional acoustic measurement and real-time multi-zone monitoring in one beautiful app. MEASURE LIKE A PRO • Real-time SPL in dBA, dBC, or dBZ with Fast/Slow time weighting • LAeq, peak, min/max/avg, and statistical levels (L10/L50/L90) • Live 1/3-octave RTA spectrum and spectrogram • Noise dose (NIOSH/OSHA/EU), SEL, crest factor, dominant frequency • Calibrate against a reference meter for accurate readings • Works completely offline RUN THE WHOLE ROOM — 1dB LIVE • Turn one tablet into a desk; phones join by scanning a QR code • See every zone's level, spectrum, and stats on one screen • Local Wi-Fi for real-time streaming, with automatic internet fallback • Wall-display Dashboard mode for front of house ZONES & FLOOR PLANS • Draw zones with dB targets on a floor plan of your space • Drop each device's pin into a zone to assign it • Multiple floor plans for multi-room venues • Green / amber / red roll-up so anyone can watch the room STAY IN THE SAFE ZONE • Predictive "approaching the limit" alerts before you cross a cap • On-device feedback (ringing) detection • Push notifications so you're warned even when you look away PROVE IT • One-tap session compliance reports (PDF & CSV) • Per-device LAeq, peak, and time-over-limit • Ideal for permits, workplace noise records, and venue documentation WATCH FROM ANYWHERE • Share a read-only web link so anyone can watch the board in a browser • Or turn a spare tablet into a second-screen dashboard PRIVACY FIRST Audio is analyzed on your device to compute readings — it is never recorded, stored, or uploaded. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Download 1dB Live and take control of your sound.

Screenshots

dB Pulse4 screens
1dB Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1dB Live at none against dB Pulse's 1. 1dB Live 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. 1dB Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
dB Pulse versus 1dB Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB Pulse1dB Live
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilas Hayri0101 Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Pulse

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

1dB Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Pulse free?
dB Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1dB Live free?
1dB Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB Pulse or 1dB Live have ads?
dB Pulse shows ads; 1dB Live does not.

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