"Decibel X" is one of very few noise meter apps on the market that has highly reliable, pre-calibrated measurements and supports dBA, dBC. It turns your iOS device into a professional sound level meter, precisely measures the sound pressure level (SPL) all around you. This extremely useful and beautiful tool will not only be a great tool for many uses but also bring you a lot of fun. Have you wondered how quiet is your room or how loud is a rock concert or sport event? "Decibel X" will help you answer all of those.
WHAT MAKE IT GREAT AND STAND OUT FROM OTHER APPS:
- Trusted accuracy: the app is tested and pre calibrated for all Apple devices. The precision is matching with real SPL devices
- Apple Watch support: see noise level right from your wrist
- Health App integration: export noise levels directly into Health app
- Frequency weighting filters: ITU-R 468, A, B, C, Z
- Powerful, smart history data management:
+ Recording data can be saved into a list of history records for future access and analysis
+ Each record can be exported as hi-res PNG graph or CSV text via sharing services
+ iCloud support which synchronize all history records across your Apple devices
+ Fullscreen mode to give overview the whole history of an record
- Dosimeter with NIOSH, OSHA standards
- Powerful calibration: Linear, Octave 1/1, 1/3, Load/save profile
- FFT and BAR graphs to display real time FFT. Those are very useful for frequency analysis and musical tests. Real time predominant frequency is also displayed.
- InstaDecibel to capture your dB report overlaid on photos and easily shared via popular social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Messages, etc.).
- Support Live Activity, Dynamic Island
- Support both Portrait and Landscape layouts
- Beautiful, intuitive and carefully crafted UI design. Themes: LIGHT, DARK and CLASSIC
OTHER GREAT FEATURES:
- Standard time weightings (Response Time): SLOW (500 milliseconds), FAST (200 milliseconds) AND IMPULSE (50 milliseconds)
- MIC Gain Offset from -50 dB to 50 dB
- Standard measurement range from 30 dBA up to 130 dBA
- HISTO graph for plotted history of the recorded values
- WAVE graph with 2 display modes: Rolling & Buffer
- SPECTROGRAPH
- Real time scale level chart
- Display Current, Average/Leq, and Max values with both nice and clear digital and analog layouts
- Quick reference text to help you compare with real-life examples
NOTES:
- Please do not expect a quiet room reading will be 0 dBA. The range 30-130 dBA is the standard usable range and an average quiet room will be about 30 dBA.
- Although all devices are pre-calibrated, custom calibration is suggested for serious purposes requiring higher precision and accuracy. You will need a real external device or calibrated sound meter as a reference, then adjust the trimming calibration until the reading matches with the reference.
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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasAccurate and reliable decibel measurements
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This app hasAbility to measure different sound weighting scales (A, B, C)
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This app hasDetailed visual representation of sound levels
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This app hasWorks well for various audio applications (sound system calibration, noise monitoring, etc.)
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This app hasConvenient to use on a smartphone
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This app hasHelpful for protecting hearing in loud environments
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This app hasCan pinpoint the source of electrical interference noises
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This app hasFrequently updated with new features and improvements
Negative highlights
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This app hasSubscription-based pricing model for premium features
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This app hasLack of clear options to bypass the subscription screen
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This app hasIssues with handling multiple sound sources at once, leading to fluctuating readings
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This app hasRemoval of previously available free features in newer versions
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This app hasLack of documentation and support for the app
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This app hasLimited frequency range detection (unable to measure infrasound or ultrasound)
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This app hasAds interrupting the usage experience in the free version
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This app hasInability to save and restore previous settings and configurations
What's New in Decibel X
9.9.0
October 13, 2024
Thanks for using Decibel X! Here's what's new for the version 9.9.0:
∿ [New Feature] - Loud noise alert: notification alarm when exceeded a preset threshold
∿ [New Feature] - Quick PDF report: quick preview and ready-to-share report for current recording
∿ [New Feature] - HTML export now include audio files within zip file
∿ [New Feature] - Support previewing PDF/HTML/CSV before exporting
∿ [Fixes] - Live Activities and some UI issues for iOS 18
∿ [Fixes] - Incorrect start time in CSV report export
∿ [Improvements] - Saved data will use timestamp instead of response time for better post processing
∿ [Improvements] - Upgrade library components
∿ [Improvements] - Several other minor tweaks & bug fixes
What to expect in upcoming versions:
∿ Support external or bluetooth mics
∿ Hearing test