Comparison

HUPlayer vs Decibel Detector

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

Head to head
About

HUPlayer

Features
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HUPlayer is for playing digital media files, such as hup, wmv, flv, mp4, mp3 and so on. It also supports play protected media files by Haihaisoft DRM-X 3.0 platform. Currently, it supports playback protected hup, wmv, mp4 and mp3 file formats. For playback protected flv video, there is still bug, we may solve it in next version update.

About

Decibel Detector

This app provides real-time environmental noise monitoring and data tracking. It offers smart alerts for custom noise thresholds and generates professional PDF reports. Adaptable to various scenarios, it helps users understand acoustic data and identify sound sources.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel monitoring
  • Historical data tracking
  • Customizable smart alerts
  • Multi-scenario adaptation
  • Professional PDF reporting
  • FFT spectrum analysis
  • Environmental noise classification
Features
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Decibel Detector - Your Portable Environmental Noise Lab!​​ ​Real-time Monitoring:​​ Continuously track environmental decibel levels 24/7, with support for 1-second refresh rates. ​Data Tracking:​​ Automatically save historical records and view acoustic trends by day/week/month. ​Smart Alerts:​​ Set custom noise thresholds and receive instant push notifications when levels are exceeded. ​Multi-Scenario Adaptation:​​ Switch seamlessly between preset modes for classrooms, offices, construction sites, concerts, and more. ​Professional Reporting:​​ Generate PDF inspection reports, with support for data export and comparative analysis. Powered by FFT spectrum analysis technology, the app is compatible with smartphones and tablets. It features an environmental noise classification database capable of identifying common sound sources such as traffic noise and industrial machinery. With an intuitive dashboard and dynamic waveform display, complex acoustic data becomes easy to understand. Whether you're an occupational health and safety professional conducting compliance monitoring or a general user seeking a more comfortable living environment, this app delivers reliable data support. Continuous background monitoring is now available, so you never miss critical acoustic data. Download now and start your Quiet Protection Plan!

Screenshots

HUPlayer1 screens
Decibel Detector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HUPlayer at every 6 weeks against Decibel Detector's every 5 months. HUPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HUPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, Decibel Detector every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HUPlayer versus Decibel Detector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHUPlayerDecibel Detector
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer海波 师北京泰燊信息技术有限公司

In-app purchases

None

HUPlayer

No in-app purchases

None

Decibel Detector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HUPlayer free?
HUPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decibel Detector free?
Decibel Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HUPlayer or Decibel Detector have ads?
Neither HUPlayer nor Decibel Detector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HUPlayer or Decibel Detector?
HUPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Decibel Detector every 5 months. Most recently, HUPlayer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Decibel Detector on October 12, 2026.

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