Comparison

dB Pulse vs SpectraHold

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

SpectraHold

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The spectrogram with memory. SpectraHold turns microphone input into a 3D spectrogram. Watch frequencies in real time, freeze the view, and explore up to 120 seconds of visual history to inspect a detail you just heard. FREEZE AND EXPLORE Tap the graph to inspect a frequency. Zoom and browse the history, then return to live analysis whenever you want. ADJUST THE VIEW Choose a visible window from 1 to 20 seconds, color palettes, and automatic or manual visual gain from −40 to +40 dB. Visual gain changes the graph without changing microphone gain. FEATURES • Real-time 3D spectrogram from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. • Adjustable history from 20 to 120 seconds. • Frequency inspection, zoom, and history navigation. • Up to two estimated peaks per region: bass, midrange, and treble. Detection does not confirm resonance. • Background capture and capture with the screen locked, while permitted by the system. • Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Audio is processed on your device. History stays in memory; no audio file is saved or uploaded. Closing the app or a system interruption may stop capture. TRIAL AND PURCHASE Download for free. Activate a free 7-day trial to access all features. After the trial, analysis stops until you purchase full access. The unlock is a one-time purchase, with no subscription or automatic charge. The local price is shown before you confirm the purchase. You can restore purchases. SpectraHold is a visual analysis tool. It does not apply equalization, automatically eliminate feedback, or replace a calibrated sound pressure level meter. Estimates depend on the microphone, device, and recording conditions.

Screenshots

dB Pulse4 screens
SpectraHold3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpectraHold at none against dB Pulse's shown. SpectraHold also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 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 SpectraHold sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
dB Pulse versus SpectraHold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB PulseSpectraHold
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilas HayriRAFAEL SILVA PFLEGER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Pulse

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

SpectraHold

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Full Access$5.99

Questions

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

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