# dB-Meter — Sound Level & Decibel Meter > Measures sound pressure in decibels with a retro analog and digital display. (iPhone/iPad app by Kurenz Music GbR.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter/id635309215 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kurenz Music GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/544695186) - Category: Utilities, Music - Price: Free - Rating: 2.30/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 8 more - Released: 2013-04-19 - Data updated: 2026-09-29 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter/id635309215/reviews.md ## What is dB? How loud is it right now? dB-Meter turns your iPhone into a clear and easy-to-read sound level meter. This completely rebuilt version combines the familiar retro style of the original app with a modern digital measurement view. TWO VIEWS, ONE MEASUREMENT • Classic analog gauges in the original retro design • Modern digital view with animated dB display • Live VU meter with peak indication • Smooth 30-second history graph EVERY IMPORTANT VALUE AT A GLANCE • Current sound level in dB • Slowly moving average • Session minimum and maximum • Peak value with optional peak hold • Fast or smooth needle response • Reset the current measurement session Use it to compare sound levels at home, in the office, on the go, or while listening to music. A CLASSIC, REBUILT dB-Meter first launched more than 13 years ago and has been downloaded over 200,000 times. Version 2.0 was rebuilt for current iPhones without losing the character of the original. AVAILABLE IN 18 LANGUAGES The app language can be changed directly in the app, independently of the system language. Note: Measurements are based on the microphone of your device and are intended as an approximate reference. The app is not a calibrated or certified sound level meter and must not be used for official occupational safety measurements. ## Key features - Measures sound pressure in decibels (dB) - Retro-style analog display - Real-time average and peak level readings - Digital value readout - High-frequency sampling (44.1 kHz) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter/id635309215/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Update *2017-11-02* Good Day, any idea when you might update the app so it works with ISO11? ### 1/5 — Not accurate *2015-10-26* As others have mentioned the metering is no way close to accurate.i never thought a finger snap would be 100db!!! ### 1/5 — Overly Sensitive *2015-03-15* As the title would indicate, this meter appears to be too sensitive. A quiet room with only faint ambient sound (hardly audible) was being measured at 65 dB while a quiet whisper was measured at over 95 dB. Pretty app, but utterly useless due to poor accuracy. ### 4/5 — Good and simple *2015-01-18* Seems ok. No ads ### 1/5 — Worse db meter app *2014-11-01* Real bad meter I have three others and this worse then I get a email from Apple that says they do not endorse this app and I might get a email to change my password for the App Store. ### 4/5 — User error *2014-08-22* If it wasn't working you might try giving the app permission to use your mic. Otherwise worked great. ### 1/5 — You had 1 job... *2014-08-18* Readings are inaccurate. Please accept this single star as a token of acknowledgment that this app. ### 1/5 — It's deaf *2014-07-20* The meter reading has nothing to do with the volume. Yell at it and it doesn't register much change. Put it in a quiet room - I brought into a recording studio - and make lots of noise with cymbals. It doesn't spike- it's without merit. ### 5/5 — Love the double function *2014-06-15* Having two meters -- one for average levels and one for peak levels -- is a great feature! ### 1/5 — Reads too high *2014-03-06* Normal speech shouldn't be 80db... Making this app much less useful... ## Frequently asked questions about dB ### What is dB-Meter used for? dB-Meter is an application designed to measure sound pressure levels in decibels (dB). It provides real-time readings of both average and peak sound levels. ### Does dB-Meter have ads? The provided data does not specify whether dB-Meter contains advertisements. Its monetization model is listed as free. ### What is the design of dB-Meter like? dB-Meter features a distinctive 'retro-style-design' for its analog displays, offering a unique visual experience for measuring sound. ### How accurate is dB-Meter? The app calculates values in real-time at a frequency of 44.1 kHz. However, user ratings indicate potential concerns, with an average of 2.3 stars from 18 ratings. ### What devices is dB-Meter available on? The provided data does not specify device compatibility beyond being a mobile application. Its age rating is 4+. ### When was dB-Meter last updated? dB-Meter was last updated on September 19, 2013, with version 1.1. The initial release date was April 19, 2013. ### What are the main display features of dB-Meter? dB-Meter includes an upper analog display for the average dB-level and a lower one for the peak level, both sampled at 44.1 kHz. A digital readout is also available within these displays. ### Is dB-Meter suitable for professional use? Given its user rating of 2.3 stars and an older last update date (2013), dB-Meter may not be the most reliable or accurate choice for professional sound measurement needs. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-09-29 Version 2.0—the dB Meter classic is back! • Completely rebuilt for current iPhones • Faithful retro view with refined analog gauges • New modern digital view • Live VU meter and smooth 30-second history • Minimum, maximum, average, and peak values • Fast or smooth needle response • Improved microphone measurement and animations • Fully localized in 18 languages • New onboarding and settings design Thank you for over 200,000 downloads! ### 1.1 — 2013-09-19 - optimized for iOS 7 - small bugs fixed ### 1.0.1 — 2013-04-26 - App geht nicht mehr von selbst in den Hintergrund ### 1.0 — 2013-04-19 No release notes. ## More apps by Kurenz Music GbR - [MMF-Meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mmf-meter/id544695183) - [dB-Meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter/id635306406) - [FartCam FREE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fartcam-free/id641349112) - [dB Meter Ultra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter-ultra/id6760297007) - [Coils & Clues](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coils-and-clues/id6760364714) All apps by Kurenz Music GbR: https://appshunter.io/developer/544695186 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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