Comparison

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer vs Muzz

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

Head to head
About

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

Measure ambient noise levels with professional-quality accuracy. This app offers a spectrum analyzer, hearing test, and the ability to save and share measurements with location data. It's a powerful, cost-effective tool for personal sound monitoring.

Highlights
  • Professional-quality sound level measurement
  • Integrated spectrum analyzer
  • Noise dosimeter (NIOSH/OSHA)
  • Photo & video with noise overlay
  • Hearing test
  • Save and export measurements (CSV/Audio)
  • Health App integration
Features
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"The best way to meter sound levels" - AppAdvice Decibel Meter is full of features sound level meter with exclusive accuracy of measurements and integrated spectrum analyzer. Calibrated with professional dB meter. The world is a noisy place: cars, power tools, crowds, machinery, and other common sources produce amounts of noise that can, with continued exposure, lead to permanent hearing loss. Sound level meters are useful for anyone who wants to avoid exposing their ears to harmful noise levels, but who wants to spend hundreds of dollars on one? dB Meter is free app which provides professional-quality measurement results, calibrated using an actual Nor140 high-precision decibel meter. With dB Meter, you can measure ambient noise levels, save your measurements and their locations, and share your measurements with others. dB Meter couples utility with stylish design and a polished user experience: a powerful tool in a sleek package, and at a tiny fraction of the cost of professional sound level meters. (Please note that dB Meter soundmeter app is not a replacement for professional devices and should be used for personal purposes only.) FEATURES: ● Health App integration. Export measured noise levels and audiogram directly to Health app. ● Noise dosimeter regarding NIOSH and OSHA standards ● Photo & video with the noise overlay ● Powerful hearing test ● Saves location data for each measurement. ● Save measurements with custom names and rename existing measurements. ● Export measurements in CSV or Audio format. ● Allows you to save, export and play back recorded measurements. ● Highly accurate measurements. ● Integrated Fully Functional Spectrum Analyzer ● Octave Band Real Time Analyzer ● FFT Plot (Fast Fourier Transform) ● Spectrogram ● Linear and logarithm scales ● Up to 16384 FFT size ● A lot of available window functions ● Tracking for max value ● Max and Min for any selected frequency ● Stunned graphics You can enable or disable noise levels data exporting to Health app in dB Meter Pro app settings. Have any questions or suggestions? Write to us: support@dbmeterpro.com DB Chart 150-160 dB = Eardrum rupture 140 decibel = Aircraft carrier deck. 130 dB = Jet take-off (100 meters), gun blast at close range. 120 dB= Human pain threshold, loud rock concert. 110 decibel = Serious hearing damage if sustained for more than 1 hour. 100 dB = Serious hearing damage if sustained for more than 8 hours. 90 decibel = Likely hearing damage if sustained for more than 8 hours. 80 decibel = Potential but unlikely hearing damage if sustained for more than 8 hours. 70 dB = Just annoying, but probably safe. 60 dB= Typical conversational volume. 50 dB = A quiet, library conversation. 40 decibel = A whisper. 30 dB= Barely audible sound. 20 decibel= Threshold of human hearing.

About

Muzz

Analyze audio signals with 21 different spectrum analyzers. Visualize fundamental frequencies, harmonics, and feedback for both beginners and experts. Supports loading audio files or using live microphone input.

Highlights
  • 21 spectrum analyzer types
  • Load audio files
  • Live audio mode
  • Dark and light modes
  • Peak enhancer
Features
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Muzz is a professional-grade real-time spectrum analyzer built for audio technicians, acoustic engineers, musicians, and sound enthusiasts. Whether you're diagnosing room acoustics, analyzing live microphone input, inspecting harmonics and feedback, or studying the frequency characteristics of any audio signal — Muzz gives you the tools to see exactly what you're hearing. 21 spectrum graph types, from standard linear analyzers to advanced harmonic alignment and octave-aligned displays, give you flexibility no single visualization tool can match. NEW IN 1.0.8 — Live frequency axis: Hz markers (100–8kHz) displayed permanently along the bottom of every visualization — Long press anywhere on the visualization to pin the exact frequency at that point for 2 seconds — Continuous background audio: Muzz now keeps analyzing when your screen locks or you switch apps — critical for live monitoring sessions — CarPlay compatible: enabling the microphone no longer interrupts audio playing through your car system — Frequency labels adapt automatically to dark and light mode Core Features — Load any audio file and visualize its full spectrum in real time — Live analysis mode via device microphone — ideal for room acoustics, stage monitoring, and field work — Persistent Hz frequency axis on every visualization — Long press to inspect exact frequencies at any point on the spectrum — Peak enhancer: isolates spectral lines (harmonics, fundamentals) and suppresses percussive noise — Toggle visualization variants to explore alternative display modes — Gain and treble controls to calibrate the display to your signal level — Dark and light mode with automatic label color adaptation — Runs continuously in the background — no interruptions during live sessions 21 Spectrum Graph Types Bars Extended Bars Short Line Spectrum Music Spectrum Linear OAS Overlapped Octaves Octave Aligned Spectrum Elliptical OAS Spiral OAS Harmonic Alignment TriOct Spectrum Overlapped Harmonics Harmonograph Cymbal Rainbow Spectrum Waterfall Rainbow OAS Rainbow Ellipse Spinning Ellipse Out of the Rabbit Hole Down the Rabbit Hole For in-depth theory on each spectrum type, tap the info icon to access the full Visualizations Guide. Questions, bug reports, or feature ideas — we want to hear from you: amitnadir@gmail.com

Screenshots

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer4 screens
Muzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Muzz at $12.99 against dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer's $29.99. Muzz also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (66% vs 29%). On 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

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer costs $29.99 and Muzz $12.99 up front. dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Muzz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer has 865 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Muzz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer ships an update every 4 months, Muzz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer versus Muzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdB Meter & Spectrum AnalyzerMuzz
Price$29.99$12.99 — better
Rating4.7 (865 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings865 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS11.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVlad PolyanskiyAmit Nadir

Customer experience

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

All ratings865 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative27.7%

Muzz

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Crash with iOS 26
  • App failed to open on iPad Pro 11
  • Will not run
  • Video is recorded without sound
  • Failing to restore purchase
Show 2 more
  • Incompatible with iOS 11
  • Filters don't make sense

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to export recorded audio clips
  • Frequency display on RTA bar

Muzz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer

One-time1
  • Spectrum Analyzer Pro$14.99
None

Muzz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer free?
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Muzz free?
Muzz costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer or Muzz?
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer is rated higher. dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 865 ratings, while Muzz averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer or Muzz have ads?
Neither dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer nor Muzz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer or Muzz?
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer ships an update every 4 months, and Muzz fortnightly. Most recently, dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Muzz on September 18, 2026.

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