Comparison

dB Meter vs Wallrap

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

Wallrap

Features
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Compare two saved acoustic traces position by position to see agreement, disagreement and uncertain taps. HOW IT WORKS 1. Mark at least three positions, calibrate for the wall, and save two traces using the same positions. 2. Open History, tap Compare, select the passes, and confirm matching positions and calibration. 3. Reverse the second pass if needed, inspect each position, and share the comparison. An illustrative example is available. Listen, Trace, calibration and the multi-pass survey composer remain available. The composer now opens from History so it does not cover the bottom navigation. WHAT TO KNOW Repeatability does not prove a stud or a safe mounting point. Acoustic taps cannot identify wiring, pipes or other hidden hazards. Independently verify before drilling. Different trace lengths are rejected; low-confidence taps and edge classifications remain uncertain even when labels match. iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

dB Meter4 screens
Wallrap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: dB Meter at Free against Wallrap's $2.99. dB Meter also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Wallrap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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

dB Meter is free to download; Wallrap costs $2.99 up front. dB Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wallrap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Meter ships an update every 4 days, Wallrap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
dB Meter versus Wallrap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB MeterWallrap
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BorisonRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Meter

One-time1
  • dBMeter Pro$4.99
None

Wallrap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Meter free?
dB Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wallrap free?
Wallrap costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB Meter or Wallrap have ads?
Neither dB Meter nor Wallrap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB Meter or Wallrap?
dB Meter ships an update every 4 days, and Wallrap every 10 days. Most recently, dB Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wallrap on October 10, 2026.

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