Comparison

dB Meter vs Glide Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — at home, at work, at a concert, or anywhere you want to protect your hearing. No ads. No tracking. Completely free. LIVE MEASUREMENT â€Ē Real-time decibel readings on a precise speedometer-style gauge â€Ē Smooth, sound-reactive animations that come alive with the noise around you â€Ē Min, average, and max stats plus a rolling 60-second graph PROFESSIONAL ACCURACY â€Ē A-weighting (dBA) to match how the human ear hears, like professional meters â€Ē Adjustable calibration so readings fit your device â€Ē Leq (equivalent continuous level) for recorded sessions PROTECT YOUR HEARING â€Ē Clear noise categories from Very Quiet to Dangerously Loud â€Ē Instant warning when levels become risky (around 85 dB) â€Ē Daily noise-exposure dose based on the NIOSH 85 dB / 8-hour limit RECORD, TRACK & SHARE â€Ē Save measurements and review them with charts and a map â€Ē Tag measurements with your location (optional) â€Ē Export data as CSV â€Ē Share a gorgeous measurement card to social media EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT â€Ē Live Activity in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen while measuring â€Ē Home and Lock Screen widgets showing your latest reading â€Ē A companion Apple Watch app to measure right from your wrist PRIVATE BY DESIGN â€Ē Audio is never recorded or stored — only the loudness is analyzed, instantly â€Ē Your measurements stay on your device â€Ē No ads, no analytics, no third-party tracking dB Meter provides approximate readings for everyday awareness and is not a certified measurement instrument.

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Glide Pro

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Glide is a habit tracker that forgives you when you miss a day. Instead of punishing broken streaks, Glide measures your 28-day momentum - a weighted score that gently declines when you slip and bounces back the moment you return. No streaks. No guilt. Just progress. WHY GLIDE IS DIFFERENT Most habit apps use streaks that break the moment you miss a day, leaving you feeling defeated. Glide replaces that with momentum - a 28-day weighted completion rate that rewards consistency and offers a forgiving approach to slip-ups. Miss a day? Your score dips slightly. Come back tomorrow? It rises again. That is the whole philosophy: yesterday is gone, today is a fresh start. This focus on progress over perfection makes Glide a great fit for anyone who finds traditional streak trackers discouraging, including people with ADHD who need a gentler daily routine. CORE FEATURES One-Tap Check-In Tap any habit card to check in. Long press to set a 0-5 intensity - because partial credit counts. Every checkin nudges your momentum forward. Momentum Grid See 16 weeks of history at a glance. Each cell shows your completion intensity, so you can spot patterns and celebrate progress - not perfection. 28-Day Momentum Score A weighted completion rate over the last 28 days. Recent days count more, so your latest effort matters most. Watch your score climb as you build consistency. Forgiveness Built In If you forget to check in yesterday, Glide offers a gentle backfill banner the next morning. No shame, no lost streaks. Just tap "Backfill" and keep going. Skip Without Penalty Having an off day? Skip any habit with no penalty to your momentum. Rest days are part of the journey. Smart Reminders Set a daily reminder for each habit. When a reminder fires, check in, skip, or snooze directly from the notification - no need to open the app. 20+ Habit Templates Start quickly with ready-made templates for daily routines like meditation, exercise, journaling, reading, hydration, and more. Each template comes with a suggested icon and color. Custom Habits Build your own habits with custom names, icons, colors, frequency, and custom goals. Habit Statistics Track your total check-ins, current momentum percentage, and best day run for every habit. See the bigger picture at a glance. Data Export Export your habit history as CSV, JSON, or PDF. Your data is yours - take it anywhere. Biometric Lock Protect your habits with Face ID or Touch ID. Your data stays private, even when someone borrows your phone. Dark Mode Glide looks beautiful in both light and dark mode, following your system preference. Home Screen Widget Add the Glide widget to your home screen to see today's habits and check in with one tap. FREE TIER - Track up to 3 habits - Full momentum grid and scoring - Reminders and notifications - 20+ habit templates - Home screen widget GLIDE PLUS - ONE-TIME PURCHASE Upgrade to Glide Plus for $2.99 (one-time, no subscription, ever): - Unlimited habits - iCloud sync across your devices - Data export (CSV, JSON, PDF) - Biometric lock (Face ID / Touch ID) Restore purchases anytime in Settings - works across all your devices. NO SUBSCRIPTION Glide Plus is a one-time $2.99 purchase. No auto-renewal, no monthly fees, no hidden charges. Pay once, own it forever. Download Glide today and build habits without the streak trap.

Screenshots

dB Meter4 screens
Glide Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Glide Pro at Free against dB Meter's $12.99. dB Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Glide Pro is free to download; dB Meter costs $12.99 up front. Glide Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dB Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
dB Meter versus Glide Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB MeterGlide Pro
Price$12.99Free — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBirkan Aksoyčīš å‘Ļ

In-app purchases

None

dB Meter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Glide Pro

One-time1
  • Glide Plus Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is dB Meter free?
dB Meter costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glide Pro free?
Glide Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dB Meter or Glide Pro have ads?
Neither dB Meter nor Glide Pro shows ads.

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