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Decibel Meter Sound Detector

Decibel Meter Sound Detector

Track noise around you.

54K ratings
418 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 29, 2017
  • May 6, 2025

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Developer

Ashraf Thoppukadavil
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About

Monitor your surroundings with this decibel meter app. It measures sound levels in real-time, providing clear visual analysis and advanced filtering options. Easily share your readings for documentation or further analysis.

✓Real-time decibel (dB) readings
✓Frequency weighting (A, B, C, Z)
✓Share measurements via various apps
✓1/3 octave band frequency analysis
✓Display current, average, and max values
✓Advanced filter range settings
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What users say about Decibel Meter Sound Detector

Reviews of Decibel Meter Sound Detector are mostly positive: the Productivity app is rated 4.7/5 from 54K App Store ratings. What users like most: no bloatware, quite useful. Top complaints: ads block settings, inaccurate readings. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍No bloatware
  • 👍Quite useful
  • 👍Excellent and useful app
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Simple, clear and accurate
  • 👍Works fine
  • 👍Precise and accurate
  • 👍Straightforward interface
  • 👍Useful for measuring noise levels
  • 👍Helpful for hearing conservation
  • 👍Accurate and convenient
  • 👍Surprisingly accurate
  • 👍Clean interface
  • 👍Stunning masterpiece
  • 👍Needs more than 5 stars

Negative things

  • 🐛Ads block settings
  • 🐛Inaccurate readings
  • 🐛Not sensitive at all
  • 🐛Dangerously inaccurate
  • 🐛Unable to record continuously
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What's New in Decibel Meter Sound Detector

3.1.1

May 6, 2025

Bug fixes

7

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

Decibel Meter Premium

Decibel Meter Premium with awesome features

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Runs once then crashes

Tried this once and got a useful reading. Each time I've tried since it either freezes or crashes. Seems like you need to pay to see if it works. Not for me.
WithenyWitheny

Good!

Works well
Starry CoyoteStarry Coyote

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I used this app to an assess the noise output of my motorcycle exhaust using multiple exhaust systems. It works great for eliminating any subjective results based on expectations.
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The best decibel with no price tag

Very good no price and no ads what could you need more
Gil nextdoorGil nextdoor
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Analyze feature is broken

Bug

Analyze feature has backwards time axis

Bug

Repeatedly prompts to paste from clipboard

Bug

Freezes after a few seconds of use

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to name or add notes to recordings

Feature

Option to specify microphone to use

Feature

Ability to stop and start new recordings without closing app

Feature

Landscape mode

Feature

Calibration against professional equipment

Feature

Audible alarm for reaching set decibel level

Feature

Display full date and time on recordings

Feature

FAQ

What does the Decibel Meter Sound Detector app do?

This app functions as a decibel meter, using your device's microphone to measure and display sound levels in decibels (dB) in real-time. It provides clear visual noise analysis and supports advanced filtering for frequency and dB ranges.

What are the key features of this decibel meter app?

Key features include accurate dB measurements, various frequency weighting options (A, B, C, Z), the ability to share readings via email and messaging apps, 1/3 octave band frequency analysis, and display of current, average, and maximum sound values.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features or functionality. Specific pricing details for these purchases are not provided in the description.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with devices that have a built-in microphone. Its accuracy is limited by the capabilities of the device's microphone and it is not intended to replace professional-grade sound meters.

How can I use this app for noise monitoring?

You can use this app to track environmental noise around you, providing real-time audio frequency and dB readings. The ability to share measurements makes it useful for documentation or further analysis of sound environments.