Audiobel vs Decibel Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audiobel
Measure sound levels precisely using your device's microphone, displayed in decibels. Track average, max, and min levels with real-time graphics and calibration options for accuracy. Record, save, and export audio measurements.
- Measure sound levels in decibels
- Display average, max, and min levels
- Real-time graphic display
- Calibration for precise measurements
- Select measurement frequency
- Record and save audio
- Export recordings via email
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Audiobel allows you to precisely measure the sound level with the use of the microphone of your device expressed in decibels. Features: • Display average, max and min levels of decibels. • Displays peak and average in real time graphic. • Calibrate it for most precise measurements. • Choose the frequency of the measure. • Record and save the audio. • Export your recordings by email. • Calibrated using real devices. • Reset. Questions & support: contact@cozain.com
Decibel Meter
Easily measure sound levels with this accurate and intuitive tool. It displays current, maximum, and average decibel values, along with a graphical overview for quick comprehension. This utility is completely free to use.
- Simple and easy to use
- Quick and accurate dB measuring
- All-in-one meter
- Maximum, current, and average values
- Gauge meter display
- Values displayed in graph
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Understand the sound levels around you with a clear live meter, responsive graph, and session recording. FREE FEATURES • Live estimated sound-level readings • Current, minimum, average, and maximum values • Real-time history graph • Manual calibration offset • Recording playback PREMIUM FEATURES • Ad-free measuring • Advanced response-time options • Additional frequency modes • Automatic recording saves • Saved measurement history Decibel Meter uses your device microphone only while measuring. Phone microphone readings are estimates and are not a substitute for a calibrated professional sound-level meter or workplace safety equipment. Subscription pricing and trial availability are shown before purchase and may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.devnex.nl/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.devnex.nl/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Decibel Meter at Free against Audiobel's $1.99. Decibel Meter also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (57% vs 49%). Audiobel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume 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
Decibel Meter is free to download; Audiobel costs $1.99 up front. Decibel Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Audiobel asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Audiobel against 4.6 for Decibel Meter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 244 and 719 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Audiobel's written reviews are positive against 57% of Decibel Meter's.
Audiobel ships an update every 6 months, Decibel Meter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audiobel | Decibel Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (244 ratings) | 4.6 (719 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | 56.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 244 | 719 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Cozain | Devnex |
Customer experience
Audiobel
Decibel Meter
User reviews
Audiobel
From 244 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app performance
- 📊 Visualizes audio levels clearly
- ✅ Works as expected for basic tasks
- 🔒 Privacy-focused (no data collection)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate readings (especially low dB)
- ❓ Lacks clear usage instructions
- 💰 Not worth the price compared to free apps
- 🐛 App stops working after recording audio
- 🐛 Requires frequent restarts
Decibel Meter
From 719 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate readings
- 📏 Good for monitoring sound levels
- 🔊 Useful for music/audio enthusiasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes on some devices
- 💰 Misleading about free features
- 📢 Excessive ads/prompts to buy premium
- 🤔 Inconsistent readings compared to other apps
Bugs and requests
Audiobel
Reported bugs
12 issues- App not working at all after purchase
- Does not explain how to use
- Device's mic limitations affect accuracy
- In quiet rooms, shows too high dB
- Measures lower dB than other apps
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- Does not respond to calibration questions
- Cannot export recordings
- App stops listening after hearing recorded audio
- Dial gets stuck
- Reset button not working
- Minimum dB is always above 40dB
- Always shows 57db regardless of volume
Requested features
10 requests- Add spectrogram feature
- Provide calibration instructions
- Include a usage guide
- Allow for horizontal screen orientation
- Add more visible themes
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- Implement alarm for peak/average levels
- Allow manual renaming of saved files
- Enable integer setting for calibration bar
- Add frequency and correction setting guide
- Improve accuracy for low frequencies
Decibel Meter
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to close the app or cancel Google requests
- Recordings not saving despite claims of free saving
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to save/export recordings
- Provide more customization options (weighting, etc.)
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
In-app purchases
Audiobel
No in-app purchases
Decibel Meter
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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- Half-Yearly Subscription$9.496 Months
Questions
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