Comparison

dB Meter vs Netsight

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

Head to head
About

dB Meter

Instantly measure sound levels with a real-time analog gauge. Analyze noise with average, peak, and time-averaged readings. Features include low-frequency indication and on-device calibration for accuracy. Works offline without internet.

Highlights
  • Real-time dB sound level measurement
  • Live min/average/peak readout
  • LAeq and LCeq time-averaged readings
  • Low-frequency indicator
  • Analog display
  • On-device calibration
  • Offline functionality
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Measure noise levels instantly - no setup needed. Point your iPhone at any sound source and see the decibel level in real time on a clean analog gauge. Perfect for concerts, restaurants, offices, nurseries, and noisy neighbors. FEATURES - Real-time dB sound level measurement - Live min / average / peak readout - LAeq and LCeq time-averaged readings (A and C weighting) - Low-frequency indicator (LCeq minus LAeq) for bass-heavy noise - Clean, easy-to-read analog display - On-device calibration for better accuracy - Works offline - no internet needed GO PRO - RTA spectrum analyzer - Peak hold - Full measurement history - Export & share readings (PDF, CSV, image) Built for musicians, contractors, teachers, and parents.

About

Netsight

This app scans your Wi-Fi network to identify all connected devices and analyze their security. It uses on-device AI to detect vulnerabilities, provides a network security score, and offers various network diagnostic tools. You can also view IP camera streams and connect to SSH devices.

Highlights
  • Network scanning and device identification
  • On-device AI security analysis
  • Network security scoring
  • IP camera viewer
  • SSH terminal access
  • Network diagnostic tools (Ping, Traceroute, DNS Lookup)
  • Device inventory and history
Features
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Netsight is a fast WiFi scanner and network analyzer for iPhone and iPad. See every device on your Wi-Fi in seconds, find out who's on your network, spot intruders, and check for known security issues, all from your phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Discover devices: Scan your network and find everything connected to it, fast. • Identify what's what: Automatic fingerprinting using manufacturer (OUI), DNS, and HTTP signals turns a wall of IP addresses into real device names. • See your network: An interactive, force-directed topology map shows how your devices connect and rearranges live as the scan runs. • Check for risks: Look up known vulnerabilities (CVEs) for the devices on your network. • Understand findings: On-device AI, powered by Apple's Foundation Models, explains what a result means in plain English. BUILT-IN NETWORK TOOLS • Who's on Wi-Fi: spot unknown devices and intruders on your network • Port Scanner: find open ports on any device • Ping and Latency: measure response times to devices and key services • Traceroute: see the path your traffic takes • Speed Test: check your connection speed • SSH Terminal: connect to your servers and devices, with saved hosts and keys • Wake-on-LAN: power on machines remotely • Camera Viewer: check in on compatible RTSP IP cameras • Share Wi-Fi: make a QR code so guests can join instantly BUILT FOR iOS Written natively in Swift and SwiftUI for modern iPhone and iPad. Scanning runs locally on your device and your own network. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNT. Netsight is free. No ads, no sign-up, every feature available to everyone. If you'd like to support development, there's an optional tip jar. Whether you run a homelab, manage a small office network, or just want to know who's on your Wi-Fi, Netsight gives you a clear, fast view of your network.

Screenshots

dB Meter4 screens
Netsight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: dB Meter at every 4 days against Netsight's every 2 months. dB Meter also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Netsight's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. dB Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Netsight sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for dB Meter against 5.0 for Netsight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netsight has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Meter ships an update every 4 days, Netsight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
dB Meter versus Netsight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB MeterNetsight
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better5.0 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings324 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BorisonTRUKT INC

Customer experience

dB Meter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Netsight

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Meter

One-time1
  • dBMeter Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Netsight

One-time3
  • Support the developer!$1.99
  • Support the developer$4.99
  • Support the developer$14.99

Questions

Is dB Meter free?
dB Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Netsight free?
Netsight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, dB Meter or Netsight?
dB Meter is rated higher. dB Meter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Netsight averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do dB Meter or Netsight have ads?
Neither dB Meter nor Netsight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB Meter or Netsight?
dB Meter ships an update every 4 days, and Netsight every 2 months. Most recently, dB Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Netsight on October 25, 2026.

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