# dB Meter vs 音箱

The clearest difference is review sentiment: dB Meter at 100% against 音箱's 50%. dB Meter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). 音箱's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

音箱 is free to download; dB Meter costs $1.99 up front. 音箱 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. dB Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

dB Meter ships an update weekly, 音箱 every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | dB Meter | 音箱 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter-sound-level/id6760951414/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skelpo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/375140818) | [MDS inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892176527) |

## What reviewers say

### dB Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter-sound-level/id6760951414)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Measure the loudness of your surroundings with a clear, color-coded display and real-time waveform. Understand sound levels instantly with plain-language labels like "Very quiet" or "Hearing risk".

**Highlights:** Real-time decibel measurement, Plain-language sound level labels, Color-coded safety indicators, Live sound waveform visualization, Per-device microphone calibration, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 音箱

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id6782387389)

This app provides a simple and reliable way to play sound effects and background music for events, performances, and broadcasts. It offers two playback modes: sequential playlist and instant soundboard triggers. Features include countdown timers, automatic cueing, and customizable sound settings.

**Highlights:** Two playback modes: playlist and soundboard, Countdown timer with visual cues, Automatic cueing to reduce lag, Customizable sound editing (start point, volume, loop), Integration with event management service 'otowatashi', Separate audio outputs for Mac version

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 有料機能 7日間お試し | Free | one-time |
| 有料機能 | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dB Meter free?

dB Meter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 音箱 free?

音箱 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do dB Meter or 音箱 have ads?

Neither dB Meter nor 音箱 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, dB Meter or 音箱?

dB Meter ships an update weekly, and 音箱 every 4 days. Most recently, dB Meter was updated on October 25, 2026 and 音箱 on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*