# Decibel Meter Sound Detector — user reviews > 404 indexed App Store user reviews of Decibel Meter Sound Detector by Ashraf Thoppukadavil, rated 4.70/5 from 54,030 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-sound-detector/id1254994873/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-sound-detector/id1254994873.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 43,615 · 4★ 6,737 · 3★ 1,982 · 2★ 612 · 1★ 1,084 ## What do users think of Decibel Meter Sound Detector? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 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 **Cons** - 🐛 Ads block settings - 🐛 Inaccurate readings - 🐛 Not sensitive at all - 🐛 Dangerously inaccurate - 🐛 Unable to record continuously **Commonly reported bugs** - Analyze feature is broken - Analyze feature has backwards time axis - Repeatedly prompts to paste from clipboard - Freezes after a few seconds of use **Most requested features** - Ability to name or add notes to recordings - Option to specify microphone to use - Ability to stop and start new recordings without closing app - Landscape mode - Calibration against professional equipment - Audible alarm for reaching set decibel level - Display full date and time on recordings ## Newest reviews (18 of 404) ### 4/5 — wonderful *2026-08-08, version 3.1.1* this app is so good and it has the best detecting system i could find butt the only problem is that it’s lwk delayed butt it is on top ### 5/5 — G *2026-08-01, version 3.1.1* My freinds are loud ### 5/5 — How loud is that? *2026-07-31, version 3.1.1* This app will tell you how loud something actually is. If you're at a concert or watching TV or listening to the radio or just talking or listening to a speaker, it will tell you in decibels how loud it is. If it's very loud, with a high number, you need to wear ear protectors so you don't lose your hearing. This provides a wonderful service. ### 5/5 — Sound *2026-07-20, version 3.1.1* Great measures ### 5/5 — Reliable *2026-07-20, version 3.1.1* Good tryed two this is the best so far 😁 ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-18, version 3.1.1* Had this for years works well. ### 5/5 — Love this *2026-07-18, version 3.1.1* I use this to read the db on my sundown ### 5/5 — Easy and accurate *2026-07-18, version 3.1.1* Best choice for an easy install and set up to get accurate readings! The display is simple yet effective…enjoyable experience to compliment the tunes I’m listening too! ### 5/5 — Decibel meter *2026-07-14, version 3.1.1* Unsure how accurate it is but it’s lots of fun ### 5/5 — Joan from Denver *2026-07-10, version 3.1.1* Moved to the city with a beautiful view but with industrial air conditioners across the street. I use the decibel meter to see when it goes beyond the acceptable level. I contact our city representatives and they respond quickly because I give them an exact decibel reading. Great app! ### 5/5 — Works great *2026-07-06, version 3.1.1* Simple and easy to use ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-06-30, version 3.1.1* Great app, simple you use . ### 5/5 — ? Ice yy *2026-06-28, version 3.1.1* Nmxxc ### 5/5 — Useful *2026-06-28, version 3.1.1* I have used this app in assessing noise level violations in our city. It’s a very useful tool. ### 5/5 — The best reader in sound *2026-06-27, version 3.1.1* I work with a company that has machines, and when it comes to make a trouble shooting about sound. It’s the best app that make decisions. ### 3/5 — Harassing me for a review *2026-06-25, version 3.1.1* I review it and it keeps asking for more every time I try to use the damn app. So there you go. ### 5/5 — Great app very useful *2026-06-23, version 3.1.1* Brilliant app for checking things like tv & music is not too loud and at a acceptable level & not damaging yours and others hearing. ### 5/5 — Hi *2026-06-21, version 3.1.1* I like it but I’ve owned it for 1:30 hours up date will be coming ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Worked for 2 days *2026-08-18, version 3.1.1* Worst app ### 1/5 — Pointless *2026-08-04, version 3.1.1* Doesn’t work just tested against an actual test meter 59.5db app shows 22db, also timer doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Did not work at all stuck at 22 *2026-05-30, version 3.1.1* Worthless ### 1/5 — Testing testing *2026-05-06, version 3.1.1* No way to start recording,zero instruction, Not intuitive operation in the least ### 1/5 — Not intuitive *2026-04-10, version 3.1.1* Pressing pause/play does nothing to start the detector and pressing the second button just closes out the app. ### 1/5 — Does not record *2026-03-20, version 3.1.1* 1 only because the interface looks nice. ### 1/5 — Pornographic ads for a 4+ age rated app. Shameful. *2025-12-17, version 3.1.1* If u do not pay for a subscription you intermittently get pornographic ads @ Botton of screen. Disgusting!!! ### 1/5 — Porn ads??? *2025-12-05, version 3.1.1* Weird porn type ads on the bottom of meter. Deleted. ### 1/5 — Bad Ads *2025-11-21, version 3.1.1* Distracting, unnecessary, vulgar ads! ### 1/5 — Does nothing *2025-10-05, version 3.1.1* Used it a few times. Got readings I didn’t believe. Then it stopped working at all ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — In The Booth *2026-08-30, version 3.1.1* Great little tool to zone us in!! ### 5/5 — Solid and easy *2026-08-29, version 3.1.1* Solid ### 5/5 — Fantastic! *2026-08-29, version 3.1.1* Simple and adequate! ### 5/5 — Good, no ads or interruptions *2026-08-26, version 3.1.1* Literally just a decimal meter , nothing else except the odd add at the bottom ### 5/5 — It works well!! *2026-08-19, version 3.1.1* I am using it a lot it is accurate I recommend no scams no stopid adds at all I’d give it ten!! ### 5/5 — It works well!! *2026-08-13, version 3.1.1* I am using it a lot it is accurate I recommend no scams no stopid adds at all five five five stars ### 5/5 — 👍 *2026-08-12, version 3.1.1* 👍 ### 5/5 — Legit. *2026-08-07, version 3.1.1* Surprised! This app is perfect for what I needed it for. Several similar but are more complex and lack general instructions. Best of all, my sessions have yet to be interrupted by ads!! ### 5/5 — Convenient tool *2026-08-05, version 3.1.1* Thank for this tool. Really appreciate it. ### 5/5 — Good *2026-08-05, version 3.1.1* Ok --- *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 2026-09-02.*