Comparison

WattCheck vs Db

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

Head to head
About

WattCheck

Estimate real-time charging wattage without extra hardware. Analyze battery percentage rise to understand charger performance and track charging history with detailed charts. Supports multiple languages and prioritizes user privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time wattage estimation
  • Live charging screen with speedometer
  • Charge history tracking and charts
  • Multi-language support
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
  • Tips and FAQ for accuracy
Features
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Is your charger actually fast charging your iPhone? WattCheck: Charger Power Meter estimates real-time wattage delivered to your device by analyzing how quickly your battery percentage rises — no extra dongle, no hardware tester required. HOW IT WORKS Since iOS doesn't expose raw watt readings, WattCheck uses your device model's battery capacity and typical voltage to calculate estimated power output. The more stable your environment, the more accurate the reading. LIVE CHARGING SCREEN • Speedometer gauge showing estimated watts in real time • Fun performance tiers: Bicycle → Sedan → Sports Car → Jet • Live battery %, charging status, and elapsed time • Measurement guide: best results at 20–60% battery CHARGE HISTORY Every +1% battery increment is logged during a session. Review average watts per session, compare cables and adapters, and spot patterns over time with easy-to-read charts. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Full localization in English, Turkish, German, Japanese, Spanish, French, Korean, and Portuguese — so you can charge smarter in your language. PRIVACY FIRST All battery data stays on your device. Nothing is sent to external servers. No account needed. TIPS & FAQ Learn why the app needs to stay in the foreground, how to get the most accurate readings, and what affects watt fluctuations (cable quality, temperature, iOS charging management). FREE & PREMIUM Use WattCheck free with standard features. Remove ads with a one-time No Ads purchase — no subscription required. IMPORTANT: WattCheck provides estimated wattage based on battery percentage change over time. It is not a hardware wattmeter. Readings may vary due to charger quality, cable resistance, ambient temperature, and iOS power management. For best accuracy, keep the app in the foreground and wait for at least +1% battery increase. Download WattCheck and finally know if your charger is pulling its weight. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Db

Features
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Db is a simple sound-level meter designed for quick, clear listening checks. See the current level, session maximum and a highly responsive waveform at a glance. Choose A, C or Z frequency weighting, switch between Fast and Slow response, and use the visual threshold guidance to recognise when hearing protection may be appropriate. Db includes a persistent calibration trim for comparison with a trusted reference meter. It requires no account, contains no advertising and keeps microphone analysis on your iPhone. Audio is analysed live and is never recorded, stored or transmitted. Db is intended as a practical listening guide. It is not a certified occupational, medical or regulatory measurement instrument.

Screenshots

WattCheck3 screens
Db1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Db at none against WattCheck's 1. Db also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WattCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Db asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WattCheck versus Db: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWattCheckDb
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyDaily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIbrahim Tosunsie medway-smith

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WattCheck

One-time1
  • No Ads - Lifetime$4.99
None

Db

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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