# Decibelmeter - dB — Measure and Record Sound

> Accurate and easy-to-use decibel meter for measuring sound levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Devnex.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibelmeter-db/id1521325229 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Devnex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842)
- Category: Utilities, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 716 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more
- Released: 2020-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibelmeter-db/id1521325229/reviews.md

## What is Decibelmeter?

Understand the sound levels around you with a clear live meter, responsive graph, and session recording.

FREE FEATURES
• Live estimated sound-level readings
• Current, minimum, average, and maximum values
• Real-time history graph
• Manual calibration offset
• Recording playback

PREMIUM FEATURES
• Ad-free measuring
• Advanced response-time options
• Additional frequency modes
• Automatic recording saves
• Saved measurement history

Decibel Meter uses your device microphone only while measuring. Phone microphone readings are estimates and are not a substitute for a calibrated professional sound-level meter or workplace safety equipment.

Subscription pricing and trial availability are shown before purchase and may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.devnex.nl/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.devnex.nl/privacy-policy.html

## Key features

- Simple and easy to use
- Quick and accurate dB measuring
- All-in-one meter
- Maximum, current, and average values
- Gauge meter display
- Values displayed in graph

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Half-Yearly Subscription | $9.49 | per 6 months |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## What do users think of Decibelmeter?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate readings
- 📏 Good for monitoring sound levels
- 🔊 Useful for music/audio enthusiasts

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes on some devices
- 💰 Misleading about free features
- 📢 Excessive ads/prompts to buy premium
- 🤔 Inconsistent readings compared to other apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to close the app or cancel Google requests
- Recordings not saving despite claims of free saving

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to save/export recordings
- Provide more customization options (weighting, etc.)
- Improve stability and reduce crashes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibelmeter-db/id1521325229/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It won’t shut down

*2025-06-14*

For some reason I can’t close the app or cancel a Google request on my iPhone.

**Developer response:** Hi thepyrokow,

Thanks for your feedback and sorry to hear you’re experiencing this issue. That definitely shouldn’t be happening. Could you try force-closing the app and restarting your iPhone? If the problem persists, please reach out to us at support@devnex.nl so we can help you troubleshoot further. 

We’re here to help and appreciate you bringing this to our attention!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t even let you save recordings

*2025-05-09*

Despite it implying you can save recordings for free and downloading the premium is only for an ad-free experience; changing the frequency weighting; and, most importantly, auto-saving the data (Not saving recordings in general!!!)

### 5/5 — Great decibel meter app

*2025-02-04, version 3.1.0*

I play a lot of music as a hobby. Certain tracks I like to play rather loud but I am also conscious of not wanting to develop hearing loss or Tinnitus problems. Using the decibel meter app allows me to keep volume levels at safe levels on fairly long listening sessions.

### 5/5 — Easy and reliable

*2025-01-03*

I love this Decibel Meter. It’s really easy to use and gives me accurate readings of the decibels in the room.

### 4/5 — An elegant product;

*2023-11-02*

Easy to use, clear to view. Perfect for the casual user.

### 3/5 — Decibel Meter

*2023-05-28*

It’s fine. It gets the job done. It’s all you’d really need. No ads but you have to record to actually here the decibel quantity. You can delete recordings though.

### 1/5 — Says it’s free but not

*2023-05-28*

In the description it says it’s free but as soon as you open the app for the first time it wants a monthly subscription… DODGY!

### 3/5 — Decibel Meter

*2023-03-13*

I don’t have to tell another player their too :;/$&#%€ loud I can show them.

### 2/5 — Each Measure Kicks You To Purchase Plan

*2023-01-28*

Each time you measure a noise you are prompted to buy a plan. After several attempts to close the prompt, the app stopped working. I’m not recommending for that reason, it’s not truly free.

**Developer response:** Hi SheriDW,

Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear you had a bad experience using our app. We will take your feedback into account and improve it on the next release. 

Regards, Devnex

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2022-05-24*

Provides a good overview for acoustic recording

## Frequently asked questions about Decibelmeter

### What does this app do?

This application functions as a decibel meter, allowing you to easily measure and monitor sound levels. It provides accurate readings of current, maximum, and average decibel values, presented in a clear gauge and graph format for easy understanding.

### What are the key features of this decibel meter app?

The app is designed to be very simple and easy to use, offering quick and accurate decibel measurements. It includes an all-in-one meter, displays maximum, current, and average values, and presents data on a gauge and a graph for a comprehensive overview.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is completely free to use. It does not require any payment to access its core functionalities for measuring sound levels.

### Who is this app for?

This app is intended for anyone who needs to measure and understand the sound levels around them. This could include individuals concerned about noise pollution, professionals in audio-related fields, or simply curious users wanting to quantify ambient noise.

### How are the sound levels displayed?

Sound levels are displayed in multiple ways for user convenience. You will see a gauge meter showing the current reading, alongside numerical displays for maximum, current, and average decibel values. Additionally, a graph provides a visual overview of the sound level fluctuations over time.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2026-08-21

* Performance improvements
* Minor bug fixes

### 3.10.0 — 2026-08-03

* Performance improvements
* Minor bug fixes

### 3.9.0 — 2026-05-01

* Performance improvements
* Minor bug fixes

### 3.8.0 — 2026-04-17

* Performance improvements
* Minor bug fixes

### 3.7.0 — 2026-03-12

* Performance improvements
* Minor bug fixes

## Apps similar to Decibelmeter

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Decibel : dB sound level meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-db-sound-level-meter/id1227650795) | 4.6 (36,118) | Free | Utilities |
| [Decibel X:dB Sound Level Meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-xdb-sound-level-meter/id448155923) | 4.6 (160,618) | Free | Utilities |
| [dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/db-meter-and-spectrum-analyzer/id733773616) | 4.7 (865) | $29.99 | Utilities |
| [Decibel X PRO: dBA Noise Meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-x-pro-dba-noise-meter/id1257651611) | 4.7 (6,888) | $69.99 | Utilities |
| [Shush - Sound & Noise meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shush-sound-and-noise-meter/id1481271537) | 4.2 (323) | Free | Utilities |
| [Decibel Meter detector sound](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decibel-meter-detector-sound/id6689517462) | 4.8 (35) | Free | Utilities |

## More apps by Devnex

- [Beat Maker - Sampler](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-maker-sampler/id1486636843)
- [QR Scanner'](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner/id1494562103)
- [Flying Pizza](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-pizza/id1504766341)
- [Buzz - Finger Chooser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-finger-chooser/id1519271089)
- [Click & Count](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click-and-count/id1519314393)
- [Buzz -  Finger Chooser Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buzz-finger-chooser-pro/id1521303431)

All apps by Devnex: https://appshunter.io/developer/1486636842

## Related topics

[dba measure](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dba-measure) · [decibel checking](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/decibel-checking) · [decibel meter audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/decibel-meter-audio) · [decibel measure](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/decibel-measure)

---

*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 2026-08-26.*