# HowLoud – Decibel Meter — Quick Noise Measurement &

> Quick Noise Measurement & (iPhone/iPad app by Nadzeya Yashchuk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howloud-decibel-meter/id6767616413 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nadzeya Yashchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835856077)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2026-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howloud-decibel-meter/id6767616413/reviews.md

## What is HowLoud?

HowLoud is a straightforward decibel meter for measuring ambient sound levels around you—at home, work, outdoors, events, or anywhere you want to understand how loud your environment is.

Why use HowLoud?
• Quick noise checks in seconds
• Live A-weighted sound measurement
• Compare noise across different locations and times
• Document sound patterns with notes and timestamps
• Export clear, detailed PDF reports with charts and statistics
• Keep all measurements private on your device

Key Features:
• Live sound level meter with real-time readings
• A-weighted decibel measurements
• Statistics: minimum, maximum, average, and Leq values
• Session history saved locally on your device
• Add notes to measurements for context
• Optional location tagging for reports
• Professional A4 PDF export with visual charts and measurement stats
• Easy noise reference scale (Safe, Moderate, Risk zones)
• No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking
• One-time Premium unlock for PDF reports and 90-day history

Use Cases:
 Check noise levels during home renovations or appliance operation
 Document recurring neighbor or traffic noise
 Compare sound environments at different locations
 Track noise patterns over time
 Share measurement reports with others

Privacy First:
• No sign-up required
• No cloud storage or accounts
• Your measurements stay on your device
• No tracking or data collection

Important Note:
HowLoud is designed for personal awareness and documentation. It is not a certified Class 1 or Class 2 sound level meter and should not be used where legally certified measurements are required. Phone microphones vary by device and may affect consistency.

Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-09-01

Tuned the sound engine under the hood — same accurate readings, now lighter on your battery.

### 1.3 — 2026-05-14

Added support for more languages.

### 1.2 — 2026-05-11

Improved language support
Minor fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-05-10

Improved localizations
Minor fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-05-09

No release notes.

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All apps by Nadzeya Yashchuk: https://appshunter.io/developer/1835856077

## Related topics

[how loud](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/how-loud)

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