Comparison

dB Meter vs MeCode

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

MeCode

This app allows you to scan various types of codes, including QR and barcodes, from your camera or photos. You can also create custom codes with styling options and manage your scanned and generated codes with organization tools.

Highlights
  • Scan QR, barcodes, and product codes
  • Create custom QR codes with styling
  • Recognize codes from photos and PDFs
  • Organize codes with Favorites and Collections
  • Batch code generation
  • Save and manage scan history
Features
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MeCode is a code tool for iPhone and iPad. Everything you scan or make stays in one place, ready to find and show when you need it. Scan and recognize - Scan QR codes, barcodes, product codes, and 2D matrix codes right away - Recognize codes in photos, screenshots, and PDFs, review every result, and save what you need - Open links, copy content, share, and favorite results Create codes - QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, email, phone, contacts, SMS, locations, and events - Product codes, ISBN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, and Interleaved 2 of 5 - Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec - Turn content shared from Safari, Notes, Messages, and other apps into QR codes QR style and export - Start with a template, adjust colors, shapes, finder style, and margin, then add a logo - See reliability status and risk reasons while you edit, before you export - Export PNG, PDF, or SVG depending on the format, always on a clear high-contrast background Batches and scan sessions - Paste lines, paste a table, or import a UTF-8 CSV to generate a whole batch - Review valid, invalid, and duplicate records, then export a ZIP or import results into History - Inventory, verification, collection, and audit sessions show what is missing or unexpected - Export scan session results as CSV Organize, quick access, and privacy - History keeps scans, recognition results, shared records, manual creations, and batch output together - Search and filter records, and organize frequent codes with Favorites, Collections, and Tags - Home Screen widgets keep codes such as Wi-Fi ready to show, including in StandBy - Open scanning and common create flows from Control Center, the Lock Screen, and the Action button - No ad SDKs or third-party tracking SDKs; iCloud sync is your choice, and you can export your data anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

dB Meter4 screens
MeCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

dB Meter and MeCode are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 MeCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 MeCode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
dB Meter versus MeCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB MeterMeCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Borison佩佩 杨

Customer experience

dB Meter

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

MeCode

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Meter

One-time1
  • dBMeter Pro$4.99
3 purchases

MeCode

Subscriptions2
  • MeCode Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • MeCode Pro Annual3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • MeCode Pro (Lifetime)$3.99

Questions

Is dB Meter free?
dB Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeCode free?
MeCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, dB Meter or MeCode?
dB Meter and MeCode are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do dB Meter or MeCode have ads?
Neither dB Meter nor MeCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB Meter or MeCode?
dB Meter ships an update every 4 days, and MeCode every 2 days. Most recently, dB Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and MeCode on October 25, 2026.

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