Comparison

dB Meter vs QRveil

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. No ads. No tracking. Completely free. LIVE MEASUREMENT β€’ Real-time decibel readings on a precise speedometer-style gauge β€’ Smooth, sound-reactive animations that come alive with the noise around you β€’ Min, average, and max stats plus a rolling 60-second graph PROFESSIONAL ACCURACY β€’ A-weighting (dBA) to match how the human ear hears, like professional meters β€’ Adjustable calibration so readings fit your device β€’ Leq (equivalent continuous level) for recorded sessions 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 RECORD, TRACK & SHARE β€’ Save measurements and review them with charts and a map β€’ Tag measurements with your location (optional) β€’ Export data as CSV β€’ Share a gorgeous measurement card to social media EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT β€’ Live Activity in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen while measuring β€’ Home and Lock Screen widgets showing your latest reading β€’ A companion Apple Watch app to measure right from your wrist 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

QRveil

Features
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Inspects QR and barcode payloads before action, showing punycode, domain spelling, redirects, Wi-Fi details, calendar data, contact cards, and tracking parameters. Built for a focused job instead of a recurring subscription, QRveil includes: - Live Inspector - Payload Breakdown - Domain Safety - Saved Reports Everything works locally with no account, no ads, no analytics, no tracking, and no developer-operated backend. Your work stays on your device until you explicitly export or share it. One purchase includes every version 1.0 feature. There are no in-app purchases or locked tiers. The app explains payload risks but cannot guarantee that a destination is safe.

Screenshots

dB Meter4 screens
QRveil1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QRveil at $1.99 against dB Meter's $12.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 QRveil $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
dB Meter versus QRveil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB MeterQRveil
Price$12.99$1.99 β€” better
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBirkan AksoyRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

dB Meter

No in-app purchases

None

QRveil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Meter free?
dB Meter costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRveil free?
QRveil costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do dB Meter or QRveil have ads?
Neither dB Meter nor QRveil shows ads.

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