Comparison

NoiseLog vs NoiseLog

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

Head to head
About

NoiseLog

Features
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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.

About

NoiseLog

Features
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NoiseLog turns your phone into a fast, accurate sound level meter. Point it anywhere and read the decibels in real time — then log, chart, and understand the noise around you. MEASURE • Live dB gauge with a smooth, readable needle • Min, average, max and peak for every session • Calibrate to match a reference for better accuracy LOG & ANALYZE • Save measurements with one tap (or auto-save on stop) • Professional time-based charts — min, avg, max, peak • Export any measurement to CSV and share STAY SAFE • Loud-noise alerts with a custom threshold • NIOSH safe-exposure guidance at a glance • A clear reference for what every decibel level means PRIVATE BY DESIGN Audio is analyzed on-device in real time. It is never recorded, stored, or sent anywhere. ONE-TIME PRO — NO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited history, alerts, detailed charts, and CSV export with a single purchase. Pay once, own it forever. Note: a phone microphone is not a certified sound meter. Readings are estimates — use them as a guide, not for compliance.

Screenshots

NoiseLog4 screens
NoiseLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoiseLog at none against NoiseLog's 1. NoiseLog'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. NoiseLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoiseLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
NoiseLog versus NoiseLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoiseLogNoiseLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai HoeherHimas Rafeek

In-app purchases

None

NoiseLog

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NoiseLog

One-time1
  • NoiseLog Pro$6.99

Questions

Is NoiseLog free?
NoiseLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoiseLog free?
NoiseLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoiseLog or NoiseLog have ads?
NoiseLog shows ads; NoiseLog does not.

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