dB Decibel Meter PRO vs SoundTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dB Decibel Meter PRO
Measure sound levels accurately with a pocket-sized tool. This app offers precise decibel readings comparable to professional devices at a fraction of the cost. Use it to monitor your environment and understand potential hearing risks from loud noises.
- Accurate sound level measurement
- Pocket-sized convenience
- Cost-effective alternative
- Beautiful design
- Health safety information
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dB Meter PRO - sound level meter in your pocket. Enjoy the exclusive accuracy of sound level measurement with our dB Meter PRO tool. Save some cash, don't bother buying professional and extremely expensive sound level measuring devices, if you are going to use it in your hobby or as a gadget.Enjoy precise sound level measurement reasonable price. Get dB Meter PRO sound level measurement tool and enjoy: - simplicity and convenience of sound level meter use - accurate measurements comparable with expensive device (this decibel meter was calibrated with high-precision sound level meter) - beautiful design Use dB Meter PRO to check if the environment your are currently in is safe for your health. Remember that loud sounds can be harmful: 150 dB causes eardrum rupture 130 dB is the noise of a gunshot (close range) 120 dB is the human pain threshold 110 dB may cause serious hearing damage if sustained for longer than 1 hour 100 dB may cause serious hearing damage if sustained for longer than 8 hours 80 dB may cause hearing damage if sustained longer than 8 hours 60 dB is the volume of a typical conversation 50 dB is the volume of a quiet conversation 40 dB is a whisper 20 dB is the threshold of human hearing Please note that dB Meter PRO is not a replacement for professional sound level measurement devices and it should be used for private purposes only. dB Meter PRO shows only approximate decibel level (dB)/ sound pressure level (SPL).
SoundTrace
Measure, visualize, and record ambient sound levels with clear decibel readings. This tool offers real-time monitoring, session logging with timestamped graphs, and the ability to export detailed reports. It's designed for various environments, from home to professional settings.
- Live decibel meter
- Internal/external mic selection
- Waveform and line graph visualization
- Session logging with stats
- Microphone calibration
- PDF export of session reports
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SoundTrace is your smart companion for measuring, visualizing, and recording ambient sound. Whether you're checking noise levels at home, in the studio, or on the job site, SoundTrace gives you clear, calibrated decibel readings with a beautiful interface and powerful session logging. Core Features: - Live Decibel Meter: Monitor real-time sound levels using your device’s microphone. - Input Selection: Use internal or external mics (USB/Bluetooth) and label them automatically. - Waveform & Line Graphs: Choose how you visualize sound — dynamic waveform bars or a smooth dB line graph. - Session Logging: Save recorded sessions with timestamped graphs and stats like min, max, and average dB. - Mic Calibration: Adjust for hardware differences with a custom calibration offset. - Unlimited Session Storage: Keep as many recordings as you want.* - Audio Playback: Re-listen to recorded sessions directly in-app.* - PDF Export: Generate and share detailed session reports.* - Custom Titles: Name your sessions for better organization and recall.* * Pro version only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SoundTrace at 100% against dB Decibel Meter PRO's 44%. SoundTrace also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.3). dB Decibel Meter PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). 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
SoundTrace is free to download; dB Decibel Meter PRO costs $2.99 up front. SoundTrace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dB Decibel Meter PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.
SoundTrace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of dB Decibel Meter PRO's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoundTrace's.
dB Decibel Meter PRO ships an update every 3 months, SoundTrace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dB Decibel Meter PRO | SoundTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Aexol Studio | Tapronix |
Customer experience
dB Decibel Meter PRO
SoundTrace
In-app purchases
dB Decibel Meter PRO
No in-app purchases
SoundTrace
- Pro Version Upgrade$2.99
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