NoiseLog vs dB Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 β NoiseLog gives you clear, real-time decibel readings and keeps a full history of every session. MEASURE β’ Live dB SPL reading with colour-coded noise level indicator β’ Min, average, and max levels per session β’ Visual bar meter that reacts in real time RECORD & REVIEW β’ Start and stop recording sessions with one tap β’ Full session history with date, duration, and average dB β’ Session detail view with an interactive chart EXPORT β’ Export any session as PDF or CSV β great for landlord disputes, workplace complaints, or personal records Simple. Fast. No account required. All data stays on your device.
dB Meter
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dB Meter turns your iPhone into a fast, beautiful, and accurate sound-level meter. Measure the noise around you in real time β at home, at work, at a concert, or anywhere you want to protect your hearing. Pay once. No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking. LIVE MEASUREMENT β’ Real-time decibel readings on a precise speedometer-style gauge β’ A-weighting (dBA) and Fast/Slow response, like professional meters β’ Min, average, max and a rolling 60-second graph β’ Live sound recognition β know what you're hearing (speech, music, trafficβ¦) PRO TOOLS β’ Octave-band analyzer (1/1 and 1/3 octave RTA) with peak-hold β’ Guided calibration wizard for accurate readings on your device β’ Smart Monitor for long sessions with loud-environment alerts β’ Export a professional PDF report, or CSV data PROTECT YOUR HEARING β’ Clear noise categories from Very Quiet to Dangerously Loud β’ Instant warning when levels become risky (around 85 dB) β’ Daily noise-exposure dose based on the NIOSH 85 dB / 8-hour limit β’ Trends & Insights β weekly averages plus your loudest times and places RECORD, TRACK & SHARE β’ Save measurements and review them with charts and a personal noise map β’ Tag measurements with your location (optional) β’ Share a gorgeous measurement card EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT β’ Home & Lock Screen widgets, including a Daily Dose widget β’ Live Activity in the Dynamic Island while measuring β’ A companion Apple Watch app to measure right from your wrist β’ Beautifully optimized for iPad, in portrait and landscape β’ Available in 30+ languages PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ Audio is never recorded or stored β only the loudness is analyzed, instantly β’ Your measurements stay on your device β’ No ads, no analytics, no third-party tracking dB Meter provides approximate readings for everyday awareness and is not a certified measurement instrument.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NoiseLog at Free against dB Meter's $12.99. dB Meter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
NoiseLog is free to download; dB Meter costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NoiseLog ships an update every 3 weeks, dB Meter monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | NoiseLog | dB Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $12.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai Hoeher | Birkan Aksoy |
In-app purchases
NoiseLog
No in-app purchases
dB Meter
No in-app purchases









