Comparison

DecibelKit vs Visual Timer

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

Head to head
About

DecibelKit

Features
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DecibelKit turns your iPhone into a precision sound-level meter — built for the moments when "that seems loud" isn't good enough. A true analog dB dial sweeps with the room in real time, backed by a clean digital readout of current, minimum, maximum, and average levels. Tap into the detail the way a pro field meter would: MEASURE LIKE AN INSTRUMENT • Live analog SPL dial with peak-hold and a decaying needle • A and C frequency weighting (dBA / dBC) • Fast and Slow time response, just like a hardware meter • Min / max / average and peak capture for every reading UNDERSTAND YOUR EXPOSURE • Built-in NIOSH noise-dose dosimeter tracks your daily sound exposure • See at a glance when a space crosses into hearing-risk territory KEEP A RECORD (Pro) • Save measurement sessions with full dB-over-time history charts • Review any past session in detail • Export any session to CSV for analysis, reports, or compliance records DIAL IT IN • Calibrate readings against a reference meter for greater accuracy PRIVACY FIRST Audio is analyzed live, on-device, to compute sound levels. It is never recorded, saved, or sent anywhere. DECIBELKIT PRO — ONE-TIME UNLOCK Recording history, the exposure dosimeter, calibration, and CSV export unlock with DecibelKit Pro: a single one-time purchase, yours forever. No subscription. A quick note on accuracy: iPhone microphones are designed for voice, not laboratory-grade acoustic measurement. DecibelKit is excellent for relative readings, monitoring, and awareness, and calibration brings it closer to a reference — but it is not a substitute for a certified Type 1/Type 2 sound-level meter for regulatory or safety-critical use.

About

Visual Timer

This utility app provides a visual representation of remaining time, making it easy to track progress for various activities. Customize colors and textures to suit your needs. It offers background notifications and a history of past timers for quick reuse.

Highlights
  • Visual timer display
  • Customizable colors and textures
  • Timer history
  • Background notifications
  • Easy time tracking
Features
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See how much time is left at a glance. Visual Timer is a simple timer that makes remaining time easy to understand visually. Use it for studying, work, reading, daily tasks, breaks, and anywhere you want a clear sense of how much time remains. Instead of relying on numbers alone, you can quickly see your remaining time and stay aware of your progress. Perfect for: • Studying and focused work • Work and everyday tasks • Reading and hobbies • Cooking and household activities • Keeping breaks on schedule • Anyone who wants to see remaining time more clearly Features: • Easy-to-see visual timer • Customizable colors and textures • Timer history for quickly reusing previous durations • Background notifications when your timer finishes Make studying, working, and everyday time management easier. See your remaining time at a glance and stay focused on what you're doing.

Screenshots

DecibelKit4 screens
Visual Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Timer at none against DecibelKit's 1. Visual Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). DecibelKit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. DecibelKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DecibelKit ships an update every 3 days, Visual Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
DecibelKit versus Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibelKitVisual Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph WashamFocaccia, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DecibelKit

One-time1
  • DecibelKit Pro$7.99
None

Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DecibelKit free?
DecibelKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DecibelKit or Visual Timer have ads?
Visual Timer shows ads; DecibelKit does not.
Which is updated more often, DecibelKit or Visual Timer?
DecibelKit ships an update every 3 days, and Visual Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, DecibelKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Visual Timer on October 16, 2026.

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