Comparison

dB Guard vs NoiseLog

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

Head to head
About

dB Guard

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Dealing with noisy neighbors? Need proof for your landlord or a noise complaint? dB Guard turns your iPhone into a calibrated noise meter and evidence logger — the only tool you need to document noise problems and build a professional case. REAL-TIME NOISE MEASUREMENT Measure decibel levels in real time with a clean, easy-to-read gauge. Set your own dB threshold and dB Guard will automatically detect and log noise events when sound levels exceed your limit. AUTOMATIC NOISE EVENT LOGGING Every noise event is captured with precise timestamps, peak dB, average dB, and duration. Add notes and photos to document the source. Events are grouped by date so you can see your full noise history at a glance. QUIET HOURS RULES Set up quiet hours rules (e.g., 10 PM – 7 AM) with custom dB thresholds. dB Guard automatically flags violations, giving you clear evidence of noise during protected hours. NOISE PATTERN ANALYTICS (PRO) See when noise is worst with a weekly heatmap showing patterns by day and hour. Track your noisiest hours, quietest days, total events, and average peak levels over 7 or 30 days. PROFESSIONAL PDF EVIDENCE REPORTS (PRO) Generate timestamped PDF reports with noise statistics ready to share with landlords, property managers, HOAs, or courts. Present professional, objective data instead of verbal complaints. ALL DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Your noise data is stored locally on your iPhone. We don't collect, transmit, or sell your data. Your evidence is yours alone. FREE FEATURES • Real-time decibel meter • Last 24 hours of noise event history • Configurable dB threshold & event duration • Dark and light mode PRO FEATURES ($3.99/week or $29.99/year) • Unlimited noise event logging & full history • Professional PDF evidence reports • Noise pattern analytics & heatmaps • Quiet hours violation tracking • Unlimited recording time Whether you're dealing with loud neighbors, construction noise, barking dogs, or late-night parties — dB Guard gives you the data and documentation you need to take action. Apple Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/uk/legal/internet-services/itunes/uk/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://dbguard.app/privacy

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NoiseLog

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NoiseLog turns your iPhone into a precise sound level meter. Whether you're checking your baby's sleep environment, documenting noisy neighbours, monitoring your workplace, or simply curious about the world around you — NoiseLog gives you clear, real-time decibel readings and keeps a full history of every session. MEASURE • Live dB SPL reading with colour-coded noise level indicator • Min, average, and max levels per session • Visual bar meter that reacts in real time RECORD & REVIEW • Start and stop recording sessions with one tap • Full session history with date, duration, and average dB • Session detail view with an interactive chart EXPORT • Export any session as PDF or CSV — great for landlord disputes, workplace complaints, or personal records Simple. Fast. No account required. All data stays on your device.

Screenshots

dB Guard4 screens
NoiseLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoiseLog at none against dB Guard's 2. NoiseLog also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). dB Guard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. dB Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NoiseLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Guard ships an update every 3 months, NoiseLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
dB Guard versus NoiseLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB GuardNoiseLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad haris ShahbazKai Hoeher

In-app purchases

2 purchases

dB Guard

Subscriptions2
  • dB Guard Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • dB Guard Pro Annual$29.991 Year
None

NoiseLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Guard free?
dB Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoiseLog free?
NoiseLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB Guard or NoiseLog have ads?
NoiseLog shows ads; dB Guard does not.
Which is updated more often, dB Guard or NoiseLog?
dB Guard ships an update every 3 months, and NoiseLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, dB Guard was updated on September 10, 2026 and NoiseLog on September 15, 2026.

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