Comparison

dB Meter vs TypeCalculator

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

TypeCalculator

This app provides a visual canvas for performing calculations, allowing users to arrange them, link values, and see how changes affect results. It's designed for clarity and context across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Visual calculation canvas
  • Link values between calculations
  • Explore changing results with sliders and graphs
  • Add labels for context
  • Syncs across Apple devices via iCloud
  • Private by design, no ads or tracking
Features
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TypeCalc is a visual calculator canvas for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Instead of losing your work in a calculator tape, you can place calculations on a flexible canvas and keep the relationships between numbers visible. CALCULATE VISUALLY Build calculations wherever they make sense. Arrange related ideas together, label important values, and keep each step visible as your worksheet develops. LINK VALUES Use a number or result from one calculation inside another. TypeCalc keeps linked values connected so dependent results update with the source. EXPLORE WHAT CHANGES Attach sliders to numeric values and graph changing results. Test ranges, compare scenarios, and understand how one input affects the rest of your work. KEEP YOUR CONTEXT Add labels to inputs and results so your worksheets remain understandable when you return to them. Create multiple canvases for estimates, planning, learning, and calculations you revisit often. WORK ACROSS APPLE DEVICES Use the compact keypad on iPhone, a touch-friendly canvas on iPad, and physical keyboard input on Mac. CloudKit keeps your canvases available through your own iCloud account. PRIVATE BY DESIGN TypeCalc includes no advertising, third-party analytics, or tracking SDKs. Worksheet data stays on your device or in the app's CloudKit container when you use iCloud features. TypeCalc is useful for everyday arithmetic, budgets, discounts, savings and loan scenarios, conversions, scientific calculations, and any problem where seeing the relationships between numbers matters.

Screenshots

dB Meter4 screens
TypeCalculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: dB Meter at Free against TypeCalculator's $3.99. TypeCalculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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; TypeCalculator costs $3.99 up front. dB Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TypeCalculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Meter ships an update every 4 days, TypeCalculator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
dB Meter versus TypeCalculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB MeterTypeCalculator
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael BorisonGreg Maendel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Meter

One-time1
  • dBMeter Pro$4.99
None

TypeCalculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Meter free?
dB Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypeCalculator free?
TypeCalculator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB Meter or TypeCalculator have ads?
Neither dB Meter nor TypeCalculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB Meter or TypeCalculator?
dB Meter ships an update every 4 days, and TypeCalculator every 3 days. Most recently, dB Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and TypeCalculator on October 25, 2026.

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