Comparison

Loudly vs dB Meter Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

About

dB Meter Pro

Features
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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。

Screenshots

Loudly4 screens
dB Meter Pro1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loudly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dB Meter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Loudly versus dB Meter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoudlydB Meter Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPragmatiqKouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Loudly

One-time1
  • Loudly Pro$2.99
None

dB Meter Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loudly free?
Loudly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dB Meter Pro free?
dB Meter Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loudly or dB Meter Pro have ads?
Neither Loudly nor dB Meter Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loudly or dB Meter Pro?
Loudly ships an update every 4 days, and dB Meter Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loudly was updated on October 9, 2026 and dB Meter Pro on October 14, 2026.

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