DR vs NoiseLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DR
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DR-DeviceTools is a comprehensive device diagnostics and monitoring app that gives you full visibility into your device's hardware, performance, and system health โ all in one place. Get a complete picture of what's inside your device. Explore detailed hardware specifications, from processor and GPU to display, cameras, audio, and ports. Monitor system performance in real time โ track CPU load, memory usage, storage, battery status, and thermal readings to understand how your device is performing at any moment. Browse every sensor on your device with expandable technical details. Check connectivity capabilities across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and GPS. Review your device's security posture including encryption status. Run interactive hardware tests to verify that your touchscreen, speakers, and sensors are functioning correctly โ with detailed diagnostic results for each test. View supported media codecs and accessibility settings. Everything you need to understand, diagnose, and verify your device is working as expected. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
NoiseLog
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NoiseLog turns your phone into a fast, accurate sound level meter. Point it anywhere and read the decibels in real time โ then log, chart, and understand the noise around you. MEASURE โข Live dB gauge with a smooth, readable needle โข Min, average, max and peak for every session โข Calibrate to match a reference for better accuracy LOG & ANALYZE โข Save measurements with one tap (or auto-save on stop) โข Professional time-based charts โ min, avg, max, peak โข Export any measurement to CSV and share STAY SAFE โข Loud-noise alerts with a custom threshold โข NIOSH safe-exposure guidance at a glance โข A clear reference for what every decibel level means PRIVATE BY DESIGN Audio is analyzed on-device in real time. It is never recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. ONE-TIME PRO โ NO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited history, alerts, detailed charts, and CSV export with a single purchase. Pay once, own it forever. Note: a phone microphone is not a certified sound meter. Readings are estimates โ use them as a guide, not for compliance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DR at none against NoiseLog's 1. NoiseLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NoiseLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DR asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DR | NoiseLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DR-Online Sp. z o.o. | Himas Rafeek |
In-app purchases
DR
No in-app purchases
NoiseLog
- NoiseLog Pro$6.99









