Comparison

SoundMeter vs 武影子

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

Head to head
About

SoundMeter

Features
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SoundMeter turns your iPhone into a professional-grade decibel meter. Get instant, accurate sound level readings with beautiful real-time waveform and spectrum visualization — all completely free, with no ads and no subscriptions. Whether you need to check noise levels in your baby's nursery, measure background noise before recording, monitor workplace safety compliance, or gather evidence of noise disturbances, SoundMeter delivers precise, trustworthy measurements right from your phone. WHY SOUNDMETER Most sound meter apps are cluttered with ads, lock features behind paywalls, or display unreliable readings. SoundMeter combines laboratory-grade audio processing with a clean, professional instrument interface — and it costs nothing. Every feature is free, forever. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Decibel Measurement See your current sound level displayed on a beautiful arc gauge with animated needle. Watch MIN, AVG, and MAX values update live, with peak hold to catch sudden spikes. Waveform & Spectrum Visualization Toggle between time-domain waveform and frequency-domain spectrum views. Identify noise sources — is it low-frequency rumble or high-pitched whine? The FFT-powered spectrum analyzer shows you exactly where the sound energy is. Measurement History Every measurement is saved automatically with timestamps. Review past recordings, compare levels across different locations, and track noise trends over time. Store up to 1,000 records on-device. Noise Level Reference Guide Built-in reference table with 8 noise levels — from whisper-quiet library (30 dB) to jet engine (130 dB). Instantly understand what your reading means in real-world terms. A/C Frequency Weighting Choose between A-weighted (human hearing) and C-weighted (flat response) measurement modes for different use cases. Dark Mode & Customization Full dark and light mode support with automatic system theme matching. Adjust refresh rate for battery optimization. 100% Private & Offline All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking, no data collection. Your measurements are yours alone. PERFECT FOR - Checking nursery and bedroom noise levels - Pre-recording environment noise checks - Workplace noise safety monitoring - Noise complaint evidence gathering - Concert and event sound level checks - Hearing protection awareness - Environmental noise surveys - Classroom and study environment assessment Download SoundMeter today and know exactly how loud your world is.

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武影子

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武影子,AI赋能智能外设,随心掌控、多场景自由切换,让每一次游戏都更轻松、更尽兴

Screenshots

SoundMeter4 screens
武影子4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoundMeter at daily against 武影子's weekly. 武影子's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundMeter ships an update daily, 武影子 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SoundMeter versus 武影子: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundMeter武影子
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓 郭容圆科技

In-app purchases

None

SoundMeter

No in-app purchases

None

武影子

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundMeter free?
SoundMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 武影子 free?
武影子 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoundMeter or 武影子 have ads?
Neither SoundMeter nor 武影子 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundMeter or 武影子?
SoundMeter ships an update daily, and 武影子 weekly. Most recently, SoundMeter was updated on October 31, 2026 and 武影子 on October 29, 2026.

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