Comparison

Audio Frequency Analyzer vs Decibel Meter

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

Head to head
About

Audio Frequency Analyzer

This real-time audio analyzer measures and evaluates sound environments with 1/3 octave band frequency response and FFT analysis. It supports calibration for high accuracy and is suitable for various audio testing and tuning applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time frequency spectrum response measurement (1/3 octave, 30 bands)
  • FFT Analyzer
  • Observation frequency range: 20 - 23000 Hz
  • Calibration function for high accuracy
  • Supports built-in and external microphones
  • Snapshot and averaging functions
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"Audio Frequency Analyzer" is a powerful real-time audio analyzer (RTA) app for iPhone. With its simple operation, you can easily measure and evaluate your sound environment. This app measures the frequency response in 30 split band scale of 1/3 octave in real time. It can also display the FFT analysis results. It supports calibration for 1/3-octave bands. By adjusting the characteristics to match not only the built-in microphone but also your external microphone, it achieves high measurement accuracy. "Audio Frequency Analyzer" can be used for various applications, including sound room tuning, speaker settings, audio equipment testing, stage setup measurement, sound mixing environment evaluation and noise environment investigation. Features: - Frequency spectrum response measurement of 1/3 octave unit, 30 bands. (OCT) - FFT Analyzer (FFT) - Observation frequency range: 20 - 23000 Hz - Logarithmic amplitude display. - Touch-scroll function to adjust visible amplitude ranges. - Display the measured value of 1/3 oct bands at OCT mode. (dB@OCT) - Function to change the graph slope at FFT mode. (Slope): -3dB/oct (less than 1kHz), +3dB/oct (1kHz or higher) - Peak hold function. (Hold) - Average display function. (Avg): Time linear averaging. Fast-2.56sec, Slow-12.8 sec - Display response control. (Fast/Slow) - Reset of Measurement display position. (Scroll) - Snapshot of Measurement display. (Snap) - Calibration function in OCT mode. (Calibrate): 1/3 octave band offset and total offset setting. - Supports built-in microphone, headset microphone, and external digital audio connection. Note: The first time you access your microphone and photos after installing the app, the iOS system will ask you for permission to access them. If you have not enabled this setting, the app will not be able to access them due to iOS system privacy restrictions. Please enable the access permission in the iOS setting "Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos or Microphone". Please visit our iOS app support page for more information about this app.

About

Decibel Meter

This tool transforms your iPhone into a professional sound level meter, measuring decibels and analyzing sound frequencies. It helps identify harmful noise levels to protect your hearing and health, offering detailed insights and measurement history.

Highlights
  • Professional sound level meter
  • Sound frequency analysis
  • Noise dosimeter with standards
  • Accurate sound pressure measurements
  • Save and export measurements
  • Advanced measurement charts
  • MIN/MAX/AVG data
Features
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Decibel Meter is a professional tool to measure decibels & analyze sound frequency. This app turns your iPhone into a professional sound level meter, detects harmful noises and helps protect your health & hearing. Measure the noise level around you and protect yourself in case of excessive volume. Main Features: * A noise dosimeter will help you understand how noisy it is at your workplace or home. * Dosimeter with NIOSH, OSHA standards * Accurate sound pressure measurements * Various types of measurements: dBa, dBc, dBz * Save measurements to the database right on your iPhone * Get MIN / MAX / AVG information for your measurements * Export measurements * Advanced charts show you the deep details of your measurements Is your job high in noise? Do you want to find out if the neighbours are not exceeding the permissible volume values? Do you want to monitor the health of your ears? This means that our application can serve you as a faithful assistant. Are you ready to give it a go? Subscription information about pricing and terms: The app is based on the freemium model: it's free to use. However, you can subscribe for unlimited access to all features with unlimited usage. I provide different options. The longer period – the profitable subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/richapps/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/richapps/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Audio Frequency Analyzer4 screens
Decibel Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Decibel Meter at Free against Audio Frequency Analyzer's $9.99. Decibel Meter also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Audio Frequency Analyzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Decibel Meter is free to download; Audio Frequency Analyzer costs $9.99 up front. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Audio Frequency Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Frequency Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decibel Meter has 54 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Audio Frequency Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Decibel Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Frequency Analyzer ships an update every 8 months, Decibel Meter every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Audio Frequency Analyzer versus Decibel Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Frequency AnalyzerDecibel Meter
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.5 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings354 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOON,LLCRychard Matskevich

Customer experience

Audio Frequency Analyzer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Decibel Meter

All ratings54 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative35.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Audio Frequency Analyzer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Decibel Meter

Subscriptions4
  • Decibel Meter Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Noise Spectrum Detector VIP3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Noise Frequency Checker VIP$19.993 Months
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  • Sound Level Analyzer dB VIP$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Audio Frequency Analyzer free?
Audio Frequency Analyzer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel Meter free?
Decibel Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Frequency Analyzer or Decibel Meter?
Audio Frequency Analyzer is rated higher. Audio Frequency Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Decibel Meter averages 3.5 from 54 ratings.
Do Audio Frequency Analyzer or Decibel Meter have ads?
Neither Audio Frequency Analyzer nor Decibel Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Frequency Analyzer or Decibel Meter?
Audio Frequency Analyzer ships an update every 8 months, and Decibel Meter every 11 months. Most recently, Audio Frequency Analyzer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Decibel Meter on September 20, 2026.

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