# dB Decibel Meter - sound level measurement tool — user reviews > 215 indexed App Store user reviews of dB Decibel Meter by Marina Polyanskaya, rated 4.50/5 from 241 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-decibel-meter-sound-level-measurement-tool/id1048388627/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-decibel-meter-sound-level-measurement-tool/id1048388627.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 180 · 4★ 29 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 10 ## What do users think of dB Decibel Meter? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🔍 Helpful for monitoring sound levels - ⚖️ Accurate measurements - 💡 Useful for various applications (music, construction, etc.) **Cons** - 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 16 - 🔧 Lacks instructions or calibration options - 📊 No data logging or historical tracking - 🔍 Inconsistent accuracy across devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Readings are too high or inaccurate - App crashes or freezes on certain devices - Lowest reading is 27 dB, even in very quiet environments **Most requested features** - Add support for iPad landscape mode - Implement peak hold and relative difference modes - Provide more guidance on settings and usage - Allow for custom calibration and environment settings ## Newest reviews (15 of 215) ### 2/5 — Brief Intro would be helpful *2023-09-07* Doesn’t tell you anything about how to use it or how it works leaving you confused if it is doing what it was supposed to be doing and if you are doing what you are supposed to be doing to find out what what you want to find out! Quite confusing yeah…!! ### 4/5 — Love It *2023-01-12* As good as a $100 sound meter for my use. Just wish the screen would auto rotate on my iPad. ### 2/5 — ios 16 breaks the app metrics *2022-12-23, version 2.0* very recently the app is no longer calibrated properly, tried reinstalling and looking for settings but cannot find a solution, purchased awhile ago; previously worked well ### 2/5 — Unable to mesure sound level *2022-11-21* Unable to mesure accurately sound level because IOS 16 automatically adjust sound level on the microphone… ### 4/5 — Bella *2021-01-05, version 2.0* Utile ### 5/5 — Top und kein Schnickschnack *2020-10-19* Klasse. Eine App ohne die unangenehme Abbofalle. Und sie macht was sie soll. Ich gebe lieber direkt das Geld und fertig. Ich habe ja auch kein Abbo beim Metzger. ### 5/5 — Noise meter informative & checks out with other meters *2020-09-07, version 2.0* All the useful background info to make an intelligent measurement in various conditions, and then assess what impact the noise may have on you. This includes the type of signal processing, and fast or slow averaging. Simple to use and also dB values checked out well with another dB meter. Excellent value. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2020-08-01* Fantastic app but can you update it to support iPad in landscape mode? ### 2/5 — Confusing Design *2020-07-08, version 2.0* I have 4 different decibel meter apps on my phone/iPad, and I’m sorry to say that this is the least favorite/least used of the lot. In my opinion the graphic design leaves a lot of ambiguity as to when the sound is soft, loud, or too loud. I don’t find this problem with the other apps. ### 4/5 — Schlicht und gut überschaubar! *2020-06-25* Diese App hinterlässt einen guten und wertigen Eindruck, Meine Testmessung bestätigt meinen Eindruck eines realistischen Meswertes. ### 5/5 — Very good *2020-06-23* For my ears! ### 4/5 — Needs a reset button *2020-06-02, version 2.0* Nice product for $2.00 but it needs a reset button or if you are measuring different volumes your measurements won’t be consistent. ### 5/5 — Excelente App *2020-05-02, version 2.0* Excelente App muy útil en mi trabajo ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-12-07, version 2.0* Use for the sound system at church Works great ### 4/5 — Alan’s Review. DB meter. *2019-10-16* Extremely helpful and informative. Al ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Das war nichts… *2025-07-04* Leider unbrauchbar, hat mit meinem iPhone 13 nicht funktioniert. Der Geräuschpegel hat viel zu niedrig angezeigt selbst bei extremer Lautstärke. Das Geld aus dem Fenster geworfen 🤷🏻‍♂️ ### 1/5 — Don’t buy this app until update *2023-03-04, version 2.0* I’ve purchased this app 5 years ago and was good working but currently does not work correctly. Seller - please fix bug and update this app. ### 1/5 — Ridiculously inaccurate *2022-11-04* Don’t trust the readings at all. It’s way off. ### 1/5 — Enttäuschend ... *2021-07-08* ... weil nicht wirklich hilfreich, ungenaue Messung und nach 3 Probetagen soll das dann 8,5€/Monat kosten. Wäre nett, das zuvor zu wissen, dann hätte ich das nicht geladen, denn das ist die App nun wirklich nicht wert. Zum Glück noch rechtzeitig gekündigt, aber auch die dann fälligen 2,29€ sind ärgerlich, aber verschmerzbar. Doch solche Art von Apps und Gebaren haebn hier nicht zu suchen. ### 1/5 — Obsoleto *2020-11-10, version 2.0* Non più aggiornato da 4 anni Chi lo aveva come me tra le app caricate non è più funzionante all’apertura va subito in crash… Non scaricatelo… ### 1/5 — Кидок *2018-05-19* Верните деньги!!! ярлык как у более функциональной программы!!! думал что про версия dB ### 1/5 — Useless just a gimmick *2018-02-04, version 2.0* Only real-time analysis no saving functionality. So impossible to make a historical record. Therefore useless as a tool only a gimmick. ### 1/5 — Useless *2017-12-07* I didn’t get the real purpose for this app. Totally useless. Save room for more reliable and useful apps. ### 1/5 — Don't bother... no other features *2017-09-02, version 2.0* This version of the app is NO different than the free one other than it does not have ads. I thought this would have a way of logging where you were at for different environments (i.e., home, busy streets, at a concert, etc). Nope. Save your money and use the free version. ### 1/5 — Total💩 *2017-07-23, version 2.0* Please save your money and get the pro version. I stupidly bought both and they're a night and day difference in quality and accuracy. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — DB Meter *2022-09-01, version 2.0* Very helpful when you need it. ### 5/5 — In flight path. *2022-06-21, version 2.0* Just being curious so I downloaded the app. Awesome, I use it all the time just for fun. ### 5/5 — Used this app for last 4 years. *2022-04-30* Needed this app to form risk assessments. Although not calibrated, it’s not far off the mark and gives a pretty good basis to go on. Really easy to use and can switch to C weighted if required. Although retired now, I still use it on occasions. ### 5/5 — Überschaubar *2022-04-17* Einfach aber macht was sie soll! ### 5/5 — Tut was sie soll *2021-11-13* ... wobei ich nicht beurteilen kann , wie genau die App geeicht ist. Für vergleichende Messungen ist sie top. Deshalb 5 Sterne. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2021-10-23* Easy to use and does what it says! ### 5/5 — Vale a pena! *2021-07-19* Excelente! Muito preciso e fácil de usar. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2021-07-18* Used for monitoring levels while mixing film and TV projects. Very consistent. I wish it had a peak hold, but that’s the worst I can say about it. ### 5/5 — Great App *2020-12-31* I love this app. Accurate, no ads. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Schallpegelmessung *2020-12-01* Möchte mich den positiven Bewertungen anschließen. Um eine gute Pegelmessung mal schnell ohne teure professionelle Hardware durchzuführen, ist diese App gut geeignet. Wer es genauer haben möchte, ( muß) sehr viel tiefer in die Tasche greifen. Bedienung und Ablesbarkeit der Werte sind auch gut für Laien geeignet. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*