DeciMate SPL vs SoundRPM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeciMate SPL
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DeciMate SPL helps you monitor sound levels during rehearsals, DJ sets, small events, venue checks, and live-sound work. It turns your iPhone into a practical SPL monitoring companion with a clean real-time meter, calibration tools, threshold alerts, session history, export options, and expressive visual feedback that makes level changes easy to understand at a glance. Use DeciMate SPL to keep an eye on loudness trends, spot peaks, document sessions, and share live readings across your local network for dashboards and creative workflows. Features: - Live approximate SPL monitoring - Clear circular input meter with threshold-based visual feedback - Manual calibration offset and quick “Match Reference” calibration - Adjustable warning, critical, and peak thresholds - Threshold presets for common monitoring situations - Fast and slow response modes - Session history graph - Detailed session export with live-monitoring values - Companion animation with fullscreen focus mode - Screen-awake fullscreen monitoring for visual use during sessions - DeciMate Live Link for local network JSON streaming - Optional OSC streaming for dashboards, tools, and live-production workflows Important: DeciMate SPL uses the device microphone for practical monitoring. It is not a certified Class 1 or Class 2 sound level meter and should not be used as the sole tool for legal, workplace-safety, or compliance measurements.
SoundRPM
Estimate engine RPM using your iPhone's microphone without any extra hardware. Ideal for classic cars, motorcycles, and small engines, it provides real-time readings with confidence levels and measurement history.
- Estimate engine RPM from sound
- Supports 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines
- Choose cylinder count and RPM range
- Real-time RPM display
- Confidence level for readings
- Save measurement history
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SoundRPM helps you estimate engine RPM using your iPhone microphone. No wires. No OBD. No extra hardware. Whether you are checking idle speed on a classic car, tuning a motorcycle, or working with a lawn mower, generator, chainsaw, or small engine, SoundRPM gives you a quick RPM estimate based on engine sound. How it works: 1. Choose your engine type 2. Set cylinders and stroke type 3. Select your expected RPM range 4. Hold your iPhone near the engine or exhaust 5. Start listening and view the estimated RPM Key features: • Estimate engine RPM from sound • Built for classic cars, motorcycles, and small engines • Supports 2-stroke and 4-stroke configurations • Choose cylinder count and RPM range • Real-time RPM display • Confidence level for every reading • Stability indicator for idle checks • Audio quality feedback • Save measurement history • No account required • Audio is processed on your device Use SoundRPM for: • Classic car idle checks • Motorcycle idle tuning • Lawn mower RPM estimates • Generator speed checks • Chainsaw and small engine tuning • DIY garage maintenance • Before-and-after adjustment comparisons SoundRPM is designed for stationary engine checks. Results may be affected by background noise, phone position, exhaust sound, engine configuration, and unstable throttle input. Important safety note: Do not use this app while driving. Keep your iPhone away from hot surfaces, belts, fans, pulleys, and other moving parts. SoundRPM provides estimated RPM readings only and is not a replacement for a professional tachometer or diagnostic tool. Optional Lifetime Access is available in the app to unlock unlimited measurements and saved history. What’s New: Initial release of SoundRPM. Estimate engine RPM from sound, choose engine presets, view confidence and stability, and save measurement history. 1. This service is a subscription based paid service, which means you will prepay for future subscription usage. You can currently choose to use this service on a quarterly basis. At the end of each subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew by default, unless you cancel the automatic renewal yourself or we cancel the service. 2. Unsubscribe: To cancel the renewal, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. You can unsubscribe by opening System Settings, clicking on Apple ID, clicking on Subscription, selecting Premium, and then unsubscribing. 3. Restore purchase: If you receive a prompt saying "You have already subscribed to this project" during the payment process and confirm that you have completed the purchase before, you can click "Restore Purchase" in the upper right corner to restore the purchase. Membership Service Agreement and Automatic Renewal Agreement: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/YgqKwPdJmiH0ulkF92kco1CznCg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/SGBIwmUWCiPWoWktE5sclLRgnol?from=from_copylink
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeciMate SPL at none against SoundRPM's 5. On price, 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
Both are free to download. SoundRPM sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DeciMate SPL asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DeciMate SPL | SoundRPM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Torres | 春城 贾 |
In-app purchases
DeciMate SPL
No in-app purchases
SoundRPM
- Monthly Member$3.991 Month
- Annual Membership$8.991 Year
- Annual Member3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Lifetime member$5.99
- Lifetime$29.99









