Comparison

Decibel Meter vs Conversion Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter

Transform your device into a professional sound level meter to measure ambient noise in real-time. Analyze sound frequencies, monitor noise exposure, and export detailed reports to understand your acoustic environment.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurement
  • A, C, and Z frequency weighting
  • FAST, SLOW, and IMPULSE response modes
  • Spectrum Analyzer with FFT and spectrogram
  • Noise Dosimeter for daily exposure estimates
  • Long-term tracking and history logs
  • Exportable PDF reports
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a professional sound level meter, noise meter, and decibel meter for accurate, real-time audio measurement. Decibel Meter measures ambient noise with pre-calibrated dB readings, so you always know exactly how loud your surroundings are — at home, at work, at concerts, or on the go. Protect your hearing, monitor noisy environments, and finally understand the sound around you. Whether you are checking workplace noise, improving room acoustics, monitoring environmental noise pollution, or tuning audio systems, this app provides fast, reliable sound level measurements in dBA, dBC, and dBZ. WHAT MAKES IT GREAT - Trusted accuracy: pre-calibrated for iPhone and iPad, with built-in microphone calibration tools for improved precision - Real-time measurement: decibel (dB) readings update continuously, with A, C, and Z frequency weighting (dBA, dBC, dBZ) - Response modes: FAST, SLOW, and IMPULSE with real-time average (Leq) and peak detection - Spectrum Analyzer: real-time FFT, spectrogram, and octave-band visualization for audio analysis and acoustic tuning - Noise Dosimeter: daily noise exposure estimates based on NIOSH & OSHA standards - Long-term tracking: save measurement history with timestamps and review historical logs - Export & share: export detailed PDF reports and share results instantly - Accurate frequency detection for sound analysis, audio diagnostics, and equipment tuning - Beautiful, intuitive UI with digital and analog displays TECHNICAL SPECS - Measurement range: 30–130 dBA - Response time: SLOW (500 ms), FAST (200 ms), IMPULSE (50 ms) - MIC gain offset: -50 dB to +50 dB - Real-time current, average (Leq), and max values with digital & analog displays USE CASES Noise measurement, environmental noise monitoring, home cinema calibration, room acoustics, workplace safety, and audio testing. PRIVACY All audio processing is performed locally on your device. No recordings or sound data are uploaded or shared. NOTES - An average quiet room reads about 30 dBA; the 30–130 dBA range is the standard usable range. - For professional use, custom calibration with a reference device is recommended. - This app is for reference and educational purposes only. It is not a replacement for certified professional acoustic measurement equipment. Accuracy may vary depending on device hardware and microphone quality. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Decibel Meter is free to download with core features included. A premium subscription unlocks advanced spectrum analysis, unlimited exports, and professional reporting tools. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings at any time. No refunds for unused subscription periods. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://seeyastech.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://seeyastech.com/privacy Support: info@seeyastech.com

About

Conversion Buddy

Features
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Fully free to use — no subscriptions or hidden costs. Conversion Buddy is an everyday unit converter designed to do more than give you a number. It combines accurate conversions with memorable examples, practical reference tables and simple explanations, helping unfamiliar measurements make sense. CONVERT EVERYDAY UNITS Enter one value and instantly see useful equivalents for temperature, distance, height, weight, speed, area, volume, cooking, fuel economy, tyre/tire pressure and more. UNDERSTAND WHAT THE NUMBERS MEAN Use familiar everyday examples to make unfamiliar measurements easier to picture — such as 20°C = 68°F, 30 mph ≈ 48 km/h and 180 cm ≈ 5 ft 11 in. USE PRACTICAL REFERENCE TABLES Start with the units you recognise and switch direction whenever you need to. Compare centimetres and feet, kilograms and pounds, kilometres and miles, mph and km/h, bar and psi, square metres and square feet, litres and pints, and more. Each table uses clear, rounded starting values so it works as a quick reference rather than just another calculator. SAVE YOUR OWN VALUES Keep useful personal references in My Data, including heights, baggage allowances, tyre/tire pressures, room sizes, cooking measurements and other values you use regularly. Add a name, group and notes, and pin important values for quick access. CHOOSE THE UNITS THAT FEEL FAMILIAR Choose UK Mixed, USA or Metric preferences so Conversion Buddy starts with units that make sense where you live or travel. EXPLORE THE STORIES BEHIND MEASUREMENTS Discover why 5 ft 4 in is not 5.4 ft, why UK and US pints are different, why lower L/100 km means better fuel economy, and why horses are measured in hands. SIMPLE BY DESIGN • No account required • Core conversion tools work offline • Designed natively for iPhone • Saved values are stored locally on your device • Fully free to use — no subscriptions or hidden costs* *Small adverts are shown to help support development and keep Conversion Buddy free. Conversions, examples and reference values are provided as practical everyday guidance. Always check official, medical, safety-critical, legal or product-specific information where accuracy matters. *This app is fully free to use with no subscriptions or hidden costs. Small adverts are shown to help support development and keep the app free.

Screenshots

Decibel Meter4 screens
Conversion Buddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Conversion Buddy at none against Decibel Meter's 4. Conversion Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Decibel Meter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support 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. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Conversion Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decibel Meter ships an update every 9 days, Conversion Buddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decibel Meter versus Conversion Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterConversion Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEEYAS LIMITEDThomas Portlock

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Decibel Meter

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium Discount3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Conversion Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conversion Buddy free?
Conversion Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibel Meter or Conversion Buddy have ads?
Conversion Buddy shows ads; Decibel Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Decibel Meter or Conversion Buddy?
Decibel Meter ships an update every 9 days, and Conversion Buddy every 4 days. Most recently, Decibel Meter was updated on October 9, 2026 and Conversion Buddy on October 6, 2026.

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