Comparison

QuietCase vs Noise Meter

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

Head to head
About

QuietCase

Features
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Dealing with noisy neighbors? QuietCase turns your phone into professional noise evidence β€” accepted by councils, tribunals, and dispute resolution bodies. Available in Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland. FREE FEATURES: β€’ Real-time decibel meter with color-coded readings β€’ Reference noise levels (whisper, conversation, lawn mower) β€’ Quick incident logging with one tap EVIDENCE BUILDER ($9.99/mo): β€’ Timestamped audio and video evidence recording β€’ Full incident diary with timeline view β€’ Weekly and monthly noise pattern analysis β€’ Auto-generated complaint letters tailored to your jurisdiction β€’ PDF export for councils, HOAs, and body corporates β€’ References jurisdiction-specific noise legislation DISPUTE TOOLKIT ($24.99/mo): β€’ Tribunal-ready evidence packages β€’ Legal referral directory β€’ Noise compliance checking against local regulations β€’ Evidence certification with timestamp verification β€’ Chronological evidence index Built for renters and apartment dwellers dealing with: β€’ Noisy neighbors and parties β€’ Construction noise outside permitted hours β€’ Barking dogs β€’ Strata, body corporate, and HOA disputes β€’ Council and local authority noise complaints SUPPORTED JURISDICTIONS: β€’ Australia β€” all 8 states and territories (NCAT, VCAT, QCAT and more) β€’ United States β€” local noise ordinances and EPA guidelines β€’ United Kingdom β€” Environmental Protection Act 1990, Noise Act 1996 β€’ Canada β€” provincial environmental protection acts β€’ New Zealand β€” Resource Management Act 1991 β€’ Ireland β€” Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 Start documenting for free β€” upgrade when you need tribunal-ready evidence. Your data is private and secure β€” only you can access your evidence and incident records. Subscription Terms: β€’ Evidence Builder: $9.99/month β€’ Dispute Toolkit: $24.99/month β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. β€’ Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://quietcase-au.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://quietcase-au.web.app/terms

About

Noise Meter

Features
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Noise Meter β€” Shusher turns your iPhone into a straightforward decibel meter for rooms, workspaces, cafΓ©s, and neighborhoods. WHAT YOU GET β€’ Live sound level with average, minimum, and maximum readings β€’ Clear noise bands (quiet to very loud) with bite-sized recommendations β€’ Timed measurements with an easy start/stop flow β€’ Results screen you can personalize with an optional test name β€’ Choose how your score is calculated: simple average or energy average (Leq) when noise varies β€’ Optional Shusher alerts when sound goes above your threshold HISTORY & SHARING β€’ Recent measurements saved in History for quick comparisons β€’ Share a tidy results graphic with friends or colleagues β€’ Premium: export measurements as CSV when you need a spreadsheet CUSTOMIZATION (PREMIUM) β€’ Extra measurement duration choices and richer history limits β€’ Session chart: noise level over time on the results screen β€’ Alternate color themes tuned for light and dark mode FREE VS PREMIUM Free includes core metering and history features; ads help support ongoing development and are removed when you unlock Premium (one-time purchase). PRIVACY The microphone is active only while you measure. You control language, theme, history length, and Shusher alert settings in Settings. LEGAL NOTE Educational and environmental awareness onlyβ€”not a calibrated instrument for OSHA, courtroom, or certified noise ordinances.

Screenshots

QuietCase4 screens
Noise Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QuietCase at none against Noise Meter's shown. QuietCase also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. QuietCase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Noise Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuietCase ships an update every 5 days, Noise Meter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
QuietCase versus Noise Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuietCaseNoise Meter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size77 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRowlyticsLior Zukman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QuietCase

Subscriptions2
  • Evidence Builder7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Dispute Toolkit$14.991 Month
1 purchases

Noise Meter

One-time1
  • Premium β€” Noise Meter Shusher$1.99

Questions

Is QuietCase free?
QuietCase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noise Meter free?
Noise Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuietCase or Noise Meter have ads?
Noise Meter shows ads; QuietCase does not.
Which is updated more often, QuietCase or Noise Meter?
QuietCase ships an update every 5 days, and Noise Meter every 2 weeks. Most recently, QuietCase was updated on October 18, 2026 and Noise Meter on October 16, 2026.

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