Comparison

Decibels Sound Level Meter vs FilterFit

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

Head to head
About

Decibels Sound Level Meter

Features
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Sound Level Meter is an iOS tool for everyday environmental noise measurementβ€”see levels in the field, keep a log, and share a polished Pro report when you need one. Features β€’ Live A-weighted sound level with Fast / Slow time weighting β€’ Session stats: energy-style average (LAeq) and peak (LAmax-style) β€’ Acoustic calibration offset to align with a reference source β€’ History with custom titles and optional location notes β€’ Export CSV / JSON and Pro PDF measurement reports β€’ Education: hearing & decibels, typical noise level ranges Good for Home and office background noise, street/neighbor logging, DIY checks around renovations or equipment, quick reference notes and sharing. Disclaimer Readings are estimated from the phone microphone and software. Results vary with device, mic sensitivity, handling, wind, reflections, and calibration. Outputs are for personal reference, logging, and sharing onlyβ€”not legal metrology, certified lab reports, or compliance determinations. Use a calibrated standard sound level meter and qualified professionals when precision matters.

About

FilterFit

Easily find the correct automotive filters and wiper blades for your vehicle. Input your car's details or scan the VIN to get precise OEM and aftermarket part numbers. Direct links to purchase from major retailers are provided.

Highlights
  • Vehicle-specific filter and wiper lookup
  • VIN scan or manual vehicle selection
  • OEM and aftermarket part number matches
  • Direct links to retailers
  • Save vehicles and set service reminders
  • EV-aware filter identification
Features
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FilterFit β€” Find the right filter for your car in seconds. Stop guessing part numbers and cross-referencing charts. FilterFit matches your exact vehicle to the oil, engine air, cabin air, fuel, and transmission filters it takes β€” plus wiper blade sizes β€” all in one place. Pick your car by year, make, model, trim, and engine, or scan your VIN, and FilterFit shows the genuine OEM part number alongside trusted aftermarket equivalents β€” Mobil 1, Purolator, FRAM, WIX, K&N, NAPA, AMSOIL, and more. Matches are engine-aware and year-accurate, so a V6 and a 4-cylinder of the same model get their correct, different filters β€” not a one-size-fits-all guess. When you're ready to buy, jump straight to the official brand finders or trusted retailers (Amazon, AutoZone, O'Reilly, RockAuto, Walmart, eBay). Doing a quick oil change or planning your next service? FilterFit keeps it simple, fast, and accurate. Features Vehicle-specific lookup for 6 filter & wiper types VIN scan or manual year/make/model/trim/engine selection Engine-aware, year-correct OEM + aftermarket matches with confidence ratings Official brand part-finders and direct buy links from major retailers Part-number cross-reference and barcode part scanner Your Garage: save vehicles and track oil-change intervals & reminders See which company actually makes each filter brand Deals on filters, parts, and accessories EV-aware β€” knows when a vehicle has no oil or fuel filter Accessible by design (Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, high-contrast, dyslexia-friendly) and available in multiple languages Clean, fast, no-nonsense interface Always confirm final fitment with the manufacturer or retailer before purchase. Part numbers are matched from known references and rated for confidence β€” never fabricated.

Screenshots

Decibels Sound Level Meter3 screens
FilterFit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FilterFit at Free against Decibels Sound Level Meter's $0.99. Decibels Sound Level Meter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On in-app purchases 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

FilterFit is free to download; Decibels Sound Level Meter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Decibels Sound Level Meter versus FilterFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibels Sound Level MeterFilterFit
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAICAI LIBryan Carroll

In-app purchases

None

Decibels Sound Level Meter

No in-app purchases

None

FilterFit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibels Sound Level Meter free?
Decibels Sound Level Meter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilterFit free?
FilterFit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibels Sound Level Meter or FilterFit have ads?
FilterFit shows ads; Decibels Sound Level Meter does not.

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