Sound Level Meter vs WaveTone Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side â with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Level Meter
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Sono is a clean, easy-to-read sound level meter that turns your phone into a real-time decibel meter. Measure how loud anything is, right now, in dB(A). No sign-up, no login, fully offline. Checking a noisy restaurant, a concert, your AC or PC fans, road and traffic noise, a snoring partner, a baby's room, a workplace or machine shop, or a neighbour's music? Sono shows the sound pressure level (SPL) instantly with a clear live reading, an animated dial, and a scrolling graph. Why Sono âĒ Fully offline. No account, no login. Your audio is never recorded or stored and never leaves your device. âĒ Live dB(A), min / average / max, real-time graph, history and calibration, included. âĒ Honest readings. A per-device calibration offset lets you trim the reading to match a reference. Features âĒ Live decibel meter with a large, easy-to-read dB number âĒ A, C and Z frequency weighting: dB(A), dB(C), dB(Z) âĒ Min, average and max for every session âĒ Real-time scrolling graph, from 30 seconds up to 30 minutes âĒ Peak hold marker on the dial âĒ Session timer with pause and resume âĒ Calibration offset to match a reference level âĒ Three gauge styles: circular, semicircular, and analog needle âĒ Reference guide: how loud common sounds are, from a whisper to a jet âĒ Save measurements with labels and notes, then browse your history âĒ Add timestamped marks while measuring âĒ Dark mode that remembers your choice, plus optional haptics âĒ Lightweight and fast, opens straight to a live reading How Loud Is It? Quiet library ~30â40 dB · normal conversation ~60 dB · busy traffic ~70â80 dB · lawn mower ~90 dB · nightclub ~100 dB · rock concert ~110 dB. Sono labels the live reading against everyday sources so the numbers actually mean something. Great For âĒ Checking whether a venue, restaurant or workplace is too loud âĒ Settling neighbour noise disputes âĒ Calibrating speakers, home theatre and audio gear âĒ Measuring appliances, fans, engines and machinery âĒ Anyone curious how loud their world really is A Note on Accuracy: Phone microphones are tuned for voice and can clip at very high volumes, so readings are approximate. Sono is a reference tool and is not a replacement for a certified sound level meter (SLM). Use the calibration offset to align Sono with a known reference for more reliable results. Sono is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Not a certified sound level meter, for reference only. Sono: the simple, offline decibel meter.
WaveTone Studio
Edit audio with a powerful mobile studio. Import, record, and precisely shape waveforms for music, podcasts, or ringtones. Features include noise reduction, pitch adjustment, and various export options.
- Waveform editing with zoom and scrolling
- Noise reduction and de-clicking
- Pitch and speed adjustment
- Ringtone creation and export
- Multiple audio format support
- Import audio and record via microphone
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WaveTone Studio is a powerful mobile audio studio for iPhone and iPad. Import audio and video files, record directly with the microphone, edit waveforms precisely, and export results for music, clips, podcasts, ringtones, or quick audio ideas. Import MP3, WAV, M4A/AAC, AIFF, CAF, OGG, OGA, and Opus. You can also select compatible MOV, MP4, and M4V videos from Files or Photos. WaveTone Studio automatically extracts the audio track and loads it into the editor. Your audio is displayed as a clear waveform with zooming, scrolling, and a playhead. Pinch-to-zoom stays centered between your fingers. Place the playhead anywhere and start playback from that exact position. Selections show their start, end, and duration directly in the waveform, and both selection handles can be dragged for precise adjustment. A compact mini waveform remains visible while you scroll through the editor. Select ranges, select all, delete, trim, copy, paste, fade in or out, and adjust gain. VU meters with clipping indicators help you monitor levels. Silence Trim, Noise Reduction, and De-Click help clean up unwanted passages. Creative and technical tools include Pitch, Speed, Crossfade, EQ, Reverb, Delay, Normalize, Limiter, and generators for silence and noise. Export in common audio formats with options for bitrate, sample rate, and channels. Ringtone ranges can be selected, moved, previewed, and exported directly in the editor. Share or save finished files through the iOS share sheet. WaveTone Studio is made for musicians, content creators, podcasters, DJs, editors, and anyone who wants to edit audio quickly and precisely on a mobile device. Free features: - Audio and video import - Audio extraction from videos - OGG, OGA, and Opus import - Microphone recording - Waveform with zoom, scrolling, and position-accurate playback - Draggable selection handles with time labels - Delete, copy, paste, trim, fades, and gain - Standard export - Ringtone export up to 10 seconds Included with Pro: - MP3, WAV, CAF, and ALAC export - Ringtone export up to 30 seconds - Pitch, Speed, and Crossfade - Reverb, Delay, and EQ with presets - Normalize and Limiter - Silence Trim, Noise Reduction, and De-Click - Insert silence and generate noise
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sound Level Meter at none against WaveTone Studio's 1. WaveTone Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. WaveTone Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sound Level Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sound Level Meter ships an update every 11 days, WaveTone Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Level Meter | WaveTone Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | â | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days â better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No â better |
| In-app purchases | No â better | Yes |
| Monetization | â | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 â better | 18.0 |
| Further details â not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hritik Arthur | Kurenz Music GbR |
In-app purchases
Sound Level Meter
No in-app purchases
WaveTone Studio
- Unlock Pro Version$6.99
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