Comparison

dB Meter vs Core AI Widget

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

Head to head
About

dB Meter

Features
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dB Meter turns your iPhone into a fast, beautiful, and accurate sound-level meter. Measure the noise around you in real time β€” at home, at work, at a concert, or anywhere you want to protect your hearing. Pay once. No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking. LIVE MEASUREMENT β€’ Real-time decibel readings on a precise speedometer-style gauge β€’ A-weighting (dBA) and Fast/Slow response, like professional meters β€’ Min, average, max and a rolling 60-second graph β€’ Live sound recognition β€” know what you're hearing (speech, music, traffic…) PRO TOOLS β€’ Octave-band analyzer (1/1 and 1/3 octave RTA) with peak-hold β€’ Guided calibration wizard for accurate readings on your device β€’ Smart Monitor for long sessions with loud-environment alerts β€’ Export a professional PDF report, or CSV data PROTECT YOUR HEARING β€’ Clear noise categories from Very Quiet to Dangerously Loud β€’ Instant warning when levels become risky (around 85 dB) β€’ Daily noise-exposure dose based on the NIOSH 85 dB / 8-hour limit β€’ Trends & Insights β€” weekly averages plus your loudest times and places RECORD, TRACK & SHARE β€’ Save measurements and review them with charts and a personal noise map β€’ Tag measurements with your location (optional) β€’ Share a gorgeous measurement card EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT β€’ Home & Lock Screen widgets, including a Daily Dose widget β€’ Live Activity in the Dynamic Island while measuring β€’ A companion Apple Watch app to measure right from your wrist β€’ Beautifully optimized for iPad, in portrait and landscape β€’ Available in 30+ languages PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ Audio is never recorded or stored β€” only the loudness is analyzed, instantly β€’ Your measurements stay on your device β€’ No ads, no analytics, no third-party tracking dB Meter provides approximate readings for everyday awareness and is not a certified measurement instrument.

About

Core AI Widget

Features
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Core AI helps you discover more in the things around you. Take a photo or choose one from your library to explore objects, read labels, and find inspiration. EXPLORE YOUR PHOTOS Identify visible subjects and details with on-device Apple Intelligence. Choose a focus for plants, food, fashion, furniture, or product labels. Ask follow-up questions about your scan. READ AND CREATE Recognize text and barcodes, copy useful information, extract a color palette, crop your photo, or lift a subject from its background. COMPARE POSSIBILITIES Choose two photos to explore their visible differences, materials, and style. AI estimates of size and value are approximate, not measurements or appraisals. KEEP YOUR DISCOVERIES Completed analyses are saved in your local library. Favorite scans, organize collections, export selected content, or delete saved scans. Widgets provide quick access to your last scan and camera. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Photo processing happens on your device. No account, advertising, or analytics. You control sharing and exports. Search actions open external services with your selected search terms. Device backups may include your saved library. REQUIREMENTS The app supports iOS and iPadOS 26 or later. AI photo analysis, comparison, chat, and translation require iOS or iPadOS 27 with Apple Intelligence available on a supported device. Text recognition, barcode scanning, and colors work without Apple Intelligence. Camera and AR require suitable hardware.

Screenshots

dB Meter4 screens
Core AI Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Core AI Widget at $4.99 against dB Meter's $12.99. Core AI Widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). dB Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

dB Meter costs $12.99 and Core AI Widget $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Meter ships an update monthly, Core AI Widget weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
dB Meter versus Core AI Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB MeterCore AI Widget
Price$12.99$4.99 β€” better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBirkan AksoyTextWaves Inc

In-app purchases

None

dB Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Core AI Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Meter free?
dB Meter costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Core AI Widget free?
Core AI Widget costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB Meter or Core AI Widget have ads?
Neither dB Meter nor Core AI Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB Meter or Core AI Widget?
dB Meter ships an update monthly, and Core AI Widget weekly. Most recently, dB Meter was updated on October 31, 2026 and Core AI Widget on October 31, 2026.

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