Shhh vs dB Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Shhh
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Shhh monitors the noise level around you in real-time using your device's microphone. Whether you're keeping a baby's room quiet, managing classroom noise, or just curious about your environment, Shhh gives you a clear, live reading of ambient sound levels. Upgrade to Shhh Premium to unlock background monitoring with notifications when it gets too loud, and remove all ads. One-time purchase, yours forever.
dB Pulse
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Stop guessing if a room is too loud. Check the current noise level in seconds, track your daily noise dose, and get alerts when sound stays over your limit. WHAT IT DOES - Measure live decibel levels with a clear meter you can check at a glance. - Start Quick Measure from the Home Screen for a 5-second snapshot when you need a quick noise reading. - Keep a Live Activity running while metering so the current decibel level stays visible on the Lock Screen. - Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to see your latest noise level without opening the app. - Track your Daily Noise Dose with a 7-day sparkline so it is easier to spot louder days. - Set sustained-noise alarms to alert you when sound remains above your chosen level. - Copy the current dB reading with one tap when you want to paste it into a message or note. - Save session history so your recordings stay available across app launches. - Export session data as a shareable table, with free users able to export a limited number of sessions. - Ask Siri things like what the noise level is, hear the current reading spoken aloud, or run Quick Measure hands-free. - Calibrate the meter with a reference tone walkthrough when you want readings matched to your reference setup. - Capture and share photos with a live noise level overlay. PERFECT FOR - Checking whether a bedroom or nursery stays quiet enough at night with a sustained-noise alarm. - Taking a quick sound meter reading in a classroom, office, restaurant, or workshop with Quick Measure. - Watching your daily noise dose after commuting, attending events, or spending time around power tools. - Saving a session during rehearsal, practice, or venue setup and sharing the results afterward. - Keeping the current decibel reading visible from widgets or the Lock Screen while you move around. WHY IT WORKS dB Pulse: Decibel Meter helps you measure sound, track noise exposure, and save useful records of what you hear. It stands out by keeping key tools close at hand: Quick Measure from the Home Screen, widgets and Live Activity for glanceable updates, spoken decibel readouts through Siri, and session history that stays with you between launches. PAID FEATURES Pro adds more ways to monitor and review sound. Create up to 3 named advanced alarms with optional time windows, use the spectrum analyzer with freeze and crosshair readout, save unlimited session history, export polished reports, add titles and notes to sessions, get automatic mic profile matching for supported earbuds and external microphones, and view a companion Apple Watch meter. Free users can export a limited number of sessions, and can also watch a short video to earn extra exports for the day. Microphone access is needed to measure environmental noise. Photo access is needed if you want to save noise overlay photos. Try dB Pulse when you want a simple decibel meter, a quick sound level check, or a better way to keep an eye on daily noise. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: dB Pulse at 3 against Shhh's โ. Shhh's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Shhh sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and dB Pulse sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Shhh | dB Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 months |
| Ads | โ | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edd Withers | Sandeep Bhandari |
In-app purchases
Shhh
- Shhh Premium$2.99
dB Pulse
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- dB Pulse Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
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- Yearly Subscription Sale$14.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription Special$19.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- dB Pulse Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Forever Pro Discount$79.99
- dB Pulse Pro$99.99









