Comparison

Level vs Level

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

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About

Level

This app provides a live sound-level meter and a pink-noise generator to help you set speaker levels, match channels, and verify system balance. It's designed for precise audio calibration without needing multiple tools.

Highlights
  • Live decibel reading
  • Built-in pink-noise generator
  • Peak-hold maximum marker
  • A, C, & Z frequency weighting
  • Manual calibration offset
  • Multiple color themes
Features
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Level is a fast, honest sound-level meter for iPhone. A big live decibel reading, plus Leq, Min, L90, and Peak alongside it — toggle on only what you need. A built-in reference generator and calibrated-mic support are there for speaker work or true SPL. One clean instrument, not a busy suite. FEATURES Big decibel reading — A/C/Z weighting, Fast (125 ms) or Slow (1 s) response Four toggleable stats in a 2×2 grid: Leq (energy-average), Min (quietest moment), L90 (background level — exceeded 90% of the time), Peak (true instantaneous peak). Always computed; show only what you need Peak-hold "Max" — a marker holds the loudest moment; tap to reset Reference signals: pink noise, white noise, ten octave tones (31.5 Hz–16 kHz), level-matched. 1 kHz tone pairs with a 94 dB calibrator Play any output — iPhone speaker, AirPlay, Bluetooth, or USB — while the meter keeps reading Calibrated-mic support: Dayton iMM-6C, miniDSP UMIK-1/UMIK-2/EARS, Behringer ECM8000, REW. Frequency correction plus a true-SPL anchor from the file's 1 kHz sensitivity Manual calibration offset Share card — current reading, your enabled stats, and the level bar Full VoiceOver support No account, no analytics, no third-party SDKs, no in-app purchases, no network connections HOW IT WORKS Open Level, allow the microphone, and read the room. Turn on Leq, Min, L90, and/or Peak in Settings → Readings to see them beside the live number in a 2×2 grid. Tap the meter to reset Max and every stat. For speaker work, tap play to send a reference signal to any output — pink noise for level-setting, white noise for tweeters, an octave tone for room modes, or the 1 kHz tone against a 94 dB calibrator. Long-press play (or use Settings) to switch. With the built-in mic, readings are approximate but honest and well-behaved. A calibrated USB mic and its cal file give true SPL. Either way, Level is a measurement tool, not a certified Type 1/2 instrument. GREAT FOR Checking if a room, party, nursery, or workspace is too loud Home theater/hi-fi — matching channels, setting levels, dialing in a subwoofer Car audio — matching and balancing components Live-sound hobbyists and DIY speaker builders Anyone who wants an honest number, without a pro measurement suite PRIVACY Audio is measured live only — never recorded, written to disk, or transmitted. No account, no analytics, no in-app purchases, no network connection at all. QUICK START Open Level, allow the microphone Read the big number (A-weighted by default) Settings → Readings: turn on Leq/Min/L90/Peak to add them to the grid Tap the meter to reset Max and every stat For speaker work: tap play to send a reference to any output; long-press to switch signals IMPORTANT Level is a general-purpose meter, not a certified Type 1/Type 2 instrument. Built-in mic readings are approximate; a calibrated USB mic with a cal file gives true SPL.

About

Level

Features
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Aluminium Level turns your iPhone into a fast, accurate spirit level for everyday leveling, hanging, and DIY jobs. A clean aluminium-and-lime interface, built for landscape, gives you a clear read at a glance. THREE WAYS TO MEASURE - Bullseye (surface) level: a bubble that drifts off-centre when a surface tilts in any direction, turning green as you reach true level. - Tube / vial level: a classic single-axis vial for quick edge checks. - Edge level: a focused bar for plumbing verticals and leveling horizontals. LIVE READOUTS - Real-time pitch and roll angles, updated as you move. - Switch units between degrees, percent slope, and inches-per-foot. - A satisfying chime and haptic tap confirm the moment you hit level. BUILT FOR REAL WORK - One-tap calibration zeroes out any reference surface, so a slightly uneven phone never throws off your reading. - Hold/freeze captures a reading in awkward spots where you can't see the screen. - Reset returns to factory zero anytime. - Landscape, full-screen layout with large, readable values. No accounts, no clutter — open it and measure. Whether you're hanging a picture, leveling a shelf, checking a table, setting tile, or framing, Aluminium Level keeps it simple and precise. REMOVE ADS Prefer an ad-free experience? A one-time Remove Ads purchase clears all ads forever and supports independent development. Every measuring tool stays free.

Screenshots

Level4 screens
Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Level at none against Level's 1. Level also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Level sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Level asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Level versus Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLevelLevel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl SieberChaleepa Mallawa

In-app purchases

None

Level

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Level

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Level free?
Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Level free?
Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Level or Level have ads?
Level shows ads; Level does not.

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