# Shush - Sound & Noise meter — Loud voice decibel detector DB

> Detects and alerts to excessive noise levels with a "SHUSH" sound. (iPhone/iPad app by Applorium Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shush-sound-and-noise-meter/id1481271537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 323 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shush-sound-and-noise-meter/id1481271537/reviews.md

## What is Shush?

NEW
You can now record your own sound effects or select from one of ours

Shush helps you keep your surroundings quiet by detecting the noise level and playing a loud SHUSH sound once it gets too loud. The perfect companion for classrooms, libraries, or study halls!

## Key features

- Noise level detection
- Automatic "SHUSH" sound alert
- Customizable sound effects
- Record your own sounds
- Ideal for quiet environments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all settings | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Shush?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Helps control noise levels
- 👍 Useful for family meetings
- 👍 Aids in building good noise habits
- 👍 Effective for shushing
- 👍 Good for self-conscious loud individuals

**Cons**

- 🐛 Does not work in background
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Requires constant restarts
- 🐛 Does not work with Bluetooth speakers
- 🐛 Paid features not granted after purchase
- 🐛 App is annoying and bothersome
- 🐛 Paid version is not dependable
- 🐛 Free version not worth it
- 🐛 App is pointless without sound

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 🐛 App does not work in background
- 🐛 App does not work when iPhone screen is off
- 🐛 App crashes when trying to adjust slider
- 🐛 Paid features not granted after purchase
- 🐛 App crashes after purchase
- 🐛 Does not work with Bluetooth speaker

**Most requested features**

- 💡 Add a decibel scale to display
- 💡 Allow background operation
- 💡 Restore purchased features after reinstallation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shush-sound-and-noise-meter/id1481271537/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for family meetings

*2026-02-14, version 1.4.3*

Our kids are really loud during dinner time our family meetings. This helps everybody stay in check.

### 1/5 — AI SME

*2026-01-08, version 1.4.3*

The app is not good. Does not work AT ALL in the background or when iPhone screen is off. Also, I have to constantly restart the app!

Hey developers, WTF!

You MF-kers are just scamming people. WRITE GOOD CODE!

### 1/5 — Does not work with blue tooth speaker

*2025-09-10, version 1.4.2*

Kinda pointless without being able to here

### 1/5 — Shush

*2025-02-17, version 1.4.2*

Awful

### 4/5 — Missing db numbers to understand where to set

*2025-01-20, version 1.4.2*

We like this app, but finding the right volume was challenging at first. It would be great to have a decibel scale to the side to help understand what volume it’s set at.

### 5/5 — The Man

*2025-01-03, version 1.4.2*

Shush has a fire jawline

### 5/5 — It’s great

*2024-06-08, version 1.4.1*

whenever I’m being so so so so quiet he shushes me.😂

### 5/5 — Suggestion

*2024-05-09, version 1.4.1*

So as someone who is very self conscious about the fact that I am very loud, I love this app! It does exactly what I want it to do. The problem is that it has to be running in the foreground to work. Is there any way to add a feature that will allow it to run in the background? I teach children online at night and my son is sleeping. I got this app to use during this time but need my phone for other things while teaching as well. Anyways, just a suggestion to see if it is possible. Thanks! 🙏

### 1/5 — Zero Stars if Possible

*2024-03-26, version 1.4.1*

Update: Developer responded that the update will resolve the issue but it still did not restore my purchase. 

App is simple in its design. In order to use some of the more advanced features, you can pay the one-time fee $2.99. I did, in fact, pay this fee. The app then started to crash every time I tried opening it. I removed it and tried to restore the download. Unfortunately, it expected me to pay again. Not worth the free version and the paid version is not dependable or useful. Very disappointed.

### 1/5 — Paid with no features granted

*2024-02-27, version 1.4*

Although I paid the 2.99 to have the full features, when I try to use any of them it asks me to pay again. I have confirmed the payment through my Apple receipts.

## Frequently asked questions about Shush

### What does Shush do?

Shush detects the noise level in your surroundings. When the noise exceeds a predefined limit, it plays a loud "SHUSH" sound to alert people to be quiet. It's designed to help maintain quiet environments.

### What are the key features of Shush?

Key features include real-time noise level detection, an automatic "SHUSH" sound alert when noise gets too loud, and the ability to record your own sound effects or choose from pre-existing ones. It's particularly useful for classrooms and study halls.

### Is Shush free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which may include additional sound effects or features for enhanced functionality.

### Who would benefit from using Shush?

This app is perfect for teachers managing classrooms, students needing a quiet study environment, librarians, or anyone who needs to monitor and enforce quiet in shared spaces. It helps create and maintain a peaceful atmosphere.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2025-10-28

Fixed bluetooth sound effects

### 1.4.2 — 2024-10-27

Bug fixes & improvements

### 1.4.1 — 2024-03-20

Bug fixes & improvements

### 1.4 — 2024-02-20

Bug fixes & improvements

### 1.3 — 2021-02-02

Select from a number of sound effects

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