# Simple Sound Meter — Instant sound color alert

> Instant sound color alert (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Jones.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sound-meter/id6759672261 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/995065201)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sound-meter/id6759672261/reviews.md

## What is Simple Sound Meter?

Simple Sound Meter is a fast, visual way to monitor ambient noise.
It listens to the microphone and fills your screen with a color that reflects your current sound level—green for quiet, yellow for moderate, and red for loud.

Features
- Full-screen color indicator (green → yellow → red)
- Custom thresholds to match your environment
- Optional warning sound when the highest threshold is reached
- Choose from multiple warning sounds
- Optional red hold and red/white flash for loud events
- Keep screen awake while the app is open


Privacy
Audio is processed on-device for live feedback. This app does not store recordings and does not collect personal data.


“What’s New” (Version 1.0)

Initial release: live color sound meter, customizable thresholds, warning sounds, red hold + optional flashing.

## Chart rankings

- #163 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-02-27

No release notes.

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