Comparison

Decibel Meter vs Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

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

Head to head
About

Decibel Meter

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Decibel Meter - dB Comparison is a simple and practical sound level meter for measuring the noise around you in real time. Using your device’s microphone, the app estimates the current sound level and displays it in decibels, helping you better understand how loud your surroundings are. Use it to check everyday environments such as your home, office, classroom, workshop, street, or event space. Whether you want to compare noise levels, monitor a room, or get a quick sense of how loud a place is, Decibel Meter - dB Comparison gives you a clear and easy-to-read measurement. Key Features - Real-time sound level measurement - Decibel display using your device microphone - Simple, focused interface - Useful for everyday noise checks - No account required - Audio is processed on your device - No audio recording, uploads, or sharing Privacy Decibel Meter - dB Comparison is designed with privacy in mind. The microphone is used only to estimate nearby sound levels in real time. Audio is not recorded, stored, uploaded, or shared.

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Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

Features
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Firearm Noise Testing | Sound Level Meter helps you monitor sound levels (dB) in real time. It’s designed for very loud environments such as workshops, concerts, and outdoor ranges, so you can make better hearing-safety decisions. The app uses your phone’s microphone to estimate sound pressure level and shows current, minimum, average, and maximum readings with clear visual feedback. Key features • Real-time decibel meter (dB) • Min / Avg / Max tracking • A-weighting (dBA) for everyday noise (closest to human hearing) • C-weighting (dBC) for very loud environments and peak levels • Linear mode for raw/technical readings (no filtering) • Sensitivity calibration (+/−) to compensate for device microphone differences • Clean, readable interface for quick checks Important notes • This app is not a certified or laboratory-grade sound level meter. Readings vary by device model, microphone hardware, phone case, distance, and environment. • For general information and personal awareness only. Not intended for legal, regulatory, medical, or workplace compliance measurements. • Very loud sounds can damage hearing quickly. Always use appropriate hearing protection in loud environments. Privacy • Microphone input is used only to calculate sound level. • We do not sell personal data.

Screenshots

Decibel Meter3 screens
Impulse Noise Decibel Meter2 screens

Verdict

The call

Decibel Meter and Impulse Noise Decibel Meter are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Decibel Meter versus Impulse Noise Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecibel MeterImpulse Noise Decibel Meter
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIKE SPENGLERTigran Mkhitaryan

In-app purchases

None

Decibel Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Impulse Noise Decibel Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Impulse Noise Decibel Meter free?
Impulse Noise Decibel Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Decibel Meter or Impulse Noise Decibel Meter have ads?
Neither Decibel Meter nor Impulse Noise Decibel Meter shows ads.

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