Loudly vs dB Meter Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loudly
Transform your iPhone into a precise sound level meter. It measures noise in real-time with a clear visual display and offers professional features for various uses, from monitoring baby rooms to protecting your hearing. All processing is done on-device with no data collection.
- Real-time decibel measurements
- IEC 61672 compliant audio engine
- A-weighting and C-weighting filters
- Fast, Slow, and Impulse time weighting
- Calibration controls
- Min/Max/Average statistics (Pro)
- Session history (Pro)
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Turn your iPhone into a professional-grade sound level meter. Loudly measures noise levels in real time with stunning accuracy, displayed on a beautiful Liquid Glass gauge. Whether you're checking if your baby's room is quiet enough, documenting noise for a complaint, or protecting your hearing at a concert — Loudly gives you instant, reliable decibel readings. ACCURATE & PROFESSIONAL • IEC 61672 compliant audio engine • A-weighting and C-weighting frequency filters • Fast, Slow, and Impulse time weighting modes • Calibration controls for reference-level accuracy BEAUTIFUL & INTUITIVE • Large, easy-to-read circular gauge • Color-coded noise levels: green (safe) → red (dangerous) • Noise categories with real-world examples: Whisper, Quiet, Moderate, Loud, Very Loud, Dangerous PRO FEATURES (one-time $2.99 unlock) • Min / Max / Average statistics • Session history — track measurements over time • Peak alerts — get notified when noise exceeds your threshold • Leq (equivalent continuous sound level) calculation • Export your readings PRIVACY FIRST • No data collection. No ads. No tracking. • 100% on-device processing — audio is never recorded or stored • No network requests. Your microphone data stays on your device. COMMON USES • Check noise levels at work, home, or events • Monitor baby room sound levels • Document noise for complaints or disputes • Measure environmental noise pollution • Protect your hearing — know when it's too loud No subscription. No ads. Pay once for Pro, yours forever.
dB Meter Pro
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【こだわりのポイント】 オーディオコンポ・スタイル: 往年のオーディオ機器のような、セグメント表示のインジケーターと美しいグロー効果(発光)を再現しました。 深夜の住宅街やカフェなど、周囲の騒音レベルが気になる時に。 開発者メッセージ 個人開発者として、機能性はもちろん「使っていて心地よいデザイン」に徹底的にこだわりました。かつてのオーディオ・コンポが持っていた、あのワクワクするメカニカルな質感を、あなたのiPhoneでぜひ体感してください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dB Meter Pro at none against Loudly's 1. Loudly's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Loudly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dB Meter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loudly ships an update every 4 days, dB Meter Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loudly | dB Meter Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pragmatiq | Kouki Yoshimoto |
In-app purchases
Loudly
- Loudly Pro$2.99
dB Meter Pro
No in-app purchases









