Comparison

NAO Logger vs dB Guard

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

Head to head
About

NAO Logger

This app enables indoor location setup using Bluetooth beacons and advanced sensors. It allows users to track their location with bearing and accuracy on a map. Requires a free Pole Star partner account to use.

Highlights
  • Indoor location setup
  • Bluetooth Low Energy beacons
  • Advanced sensors fusion
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Bearing and accuracy display
  • Map visualization
Features
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Set up Indoor Location at your place with NAO Logger within minutes! Make NAO learn, then enjoy your location, watching it move as you go, with bearing and accuracy halo on the map! Delivered by Pole Star, NAO Logger includes NAO SDK, the best-in-class indoor location solution. NAO Logger allows you to use the iOS flavor of NAO Campus, based on Bluetooth Low Energy beacons + advanced sensors fusion. This proven solution has been in use on actual sites since July 2012. To use NAO Logger, you need a (free) Pole Star partner account. Background Disclaimer: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." Notes: - The NAO Logger terms of service (https://www.nao-cloud.com/TermsOfService.pdf) and privacy policy (https://www.nao-cloud.com/PrivacyPolicy.pdf) are available from our website. - For any technical question, comments, suggestions or bug reports, please contact our support team at support-naocloud@polestarusa.com - Compatible Bluetooth Low Energy beacons are sold by Pole Star separately. For more information, please contact us on sales@polestarusa.com

About

dB Guard

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Dealing with noisy neighbors? Need proof for your landlord or a noise complaint? dB Guard turns your iPhone into a calibrated noise meter and evidence logger — the only tool you need to document noise problems and build a professional case. REAL-TIME NOISE MEASUREMENT Measure decibel levels in real time with a clean, easy-to-read gauge. Set your own dB threshold and dB Guard will automatically detect and log noise events when sound levels exceed your limit. AUTOMATIC NOISE EVENT LOGGING Every noise event is captured with precise timestamps, peak dB, average dB, and duration. Add notes and photos to document the source. Events are grouped by date so you can see your full noise history at a glance. QUIET HOURS RULES Set up quiet hours rules (e.g., 10 PM – 7 AM) with custom dB thresholds. dB Guard automatically flags violations, giving you clear evidence of noise during protected hours. NOISE PATTERN ANALYTICS (PRO) See when noise is worst with a weekly heatmap showing patterns by day and hour. Track your noisiest hours, quietest days, total events, and average peak levels over 7 or 30 days. PROFESSIONAL PDF EVIDENCE REPORTS (PRO) Generate timestamped PDF reports with noise statistics ready to share with landlords, property managers, HOAs, or courts. Present professional, objective data instead of verbal complaints. ALL DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Your noise data is stored locally on your iPhone. We don't collect, transmit, or sell your data. Your evidence is yours alone. FREE FEATURES • Real-time decibel meter • Last 24 hours of noise event history • Configurable dB threshold & event duration • Dark and light mode PRO FEATURES ($3.99/week or $29.99/year) • Unlimited noise event logging & full history • Professional PDF evidence reports • Noise pattern analytics & heatmaps • Quiet hours violation tracking • Unlimited recording time Whether you're dealing with loud neighbors, construction noise, barking dogs, or late-night parties — dB Guard gives you the data and documentation you need to take action. Apple Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/uk/legal/internet-services/itunes/uk/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://dbguard.app/privacy

Screenshots

NAO Logger4 screens
dB Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAO Logger at none against dB Guard's 2. NAO Logger also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. dB Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NAO Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAO Logger ships an update every 4 months, dB Guard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NAO Logger versus dB Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAO LoggerdB Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPole Star SAMuhammad haris Shahbaz

In-app purchases

None

NAO Logger

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

dB Guard

Subscriptions2
  • dB Guard Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • dB Guard Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NAO Logger free?
NAO Logger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dB Guard free?
dB Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NAO Logger or dB Guard have ads?
Neither NAO Logger nor dB Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAO Logger or dB Guard?
NAO Logger ships an update every 4 months, and dB Guard every 3 months. Most recently, NAO Logger was updated on October 1, 2026 and dB Guard on September 28, 2026.

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