SoundMeter vs EchoFind

"Isn't this too loud?" "What's the decibel level?" — hold up your phone and see instantly. SoundMeter uses your iPhone's microphone to measure ambient sound in real time. Beyond raw dB numbers, it labels every reading in plain English — "quiet library", "busy street" — so you understand at a glance. From noise dispute evidence to sharing concert loudness, one app covers it all. --- Key Features --- ■ Real-Time dB Meter A half-circle arc meter shows the current volume at a glance. Updated every 100ms with smooth animation, plus MIN / AVG / MAX statistics to track changes over time. ■ Plain-English Sound Labels 30 dB "Quiet Library", 60 dB "Normal Conversation", 90 dB "Very Loud" — 11 levels of intuitive labels help you feel the volume beyond the numbers. ■ Session Recording Tap "Start Recording" to save a session. Automatically logs 1-second dB samples, start/end times, and optional location tags. Perfect for documenting noise disputes. ■ Time-Series Charts Swift Charts area graphs visualize your entire session. Color bands in the background instantly show quiet zones vs. warning zones. ■ CSV / PDF Export Export session data as CSV or PDF. Ideal for attaching to complaint filings, emails to landlords, or property manager reports. ■ Noise Alert Notifications Set a threshold (30–120 dB) and get notified when exceeded. Choose "every time / every minute / every 5 minutes" — perfect for baby sleep monitoring, construction watch, or concert level checks. ■ Mic Calibration Offset Manually adjust for your iPhone's mic sensitivity (±7 dB between models). Compare against a professional calibrated meter for higher accuracy. ■ Location Tags Add location tags like "Downtown Apartment" to each session. Great for scouting apartments or comparing multiple locations. ■ Share Cards Turn your current dB reading into a shareable card for X or Instagram. "Front row: 105 dB" — bring the experience to your feed. ■ Widget Support Home Screen widgets show your last measured dB and label. Lock Screen widgets supported too. ■ iCloud Sync Session records sync automatically via iCloud. Switch devices without losing history. --- Perfect For --- ・Documenting noise complaints from neighbors ・Scouting apartments for ambient noise levels ・Checking a bedroom's quietness for a sleeping child ・Measuring sound leakage during music practice ・Sharing concert or festival loudness on social media ・Recording construction noise for property management ・Verifying quiet cafés for focused work --- Privacy First --- Your audio is never recorded or stored. Only dB values are captured — kept on your device and iCloud. No external transmission ever. --- Minimal Design --- Sage green aesthetic — calm, beautiful, grown-up. Not a garish tool, but a meter you're happy to keep on your Home Screen. Full light and dark mode support. --- More --- ・Full dark mode ・16 languages supported ・iCloud sync ・Remove Ads IAP (one-time purchase) ・All features free --- Disclaimer --- This app provides approximate measurements using the iPhone's built-in microphone and is not a substitute for legally certified calibrated equipment. For legally binding measurements, consult a professional. --------------------------------- Sage Apps Series A collection of iOS utility apps designed for simplicity and ease of use. Unified design to make your day a little better. >> Search "Sage Apps" on the App Store for more ---------------------------------

EchoFind helps you track down the mystery sounds in your home — the hum behind a wall, the buzz from an outlet, the rattle you can hear but can't find. IDENTIFY Tap once and EchoFind listens, then names what it hears from a library of common household sounds — appliances, motors, water, HVAC, alarms, and everyday ambient and human sounds. Classification runs entirely on your device in real time. LOCATE Can't tell where a sound is coming from? Start Locate and walk slowly through the room. EchoFind tracks your path with your phone's motion sensors and builds a simple heatmap showing where the sound is loudest — guiding you toward its source. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your audio never leaves your device. There is no account, no sign-in, no analytics, and no tracking. Sounds are analyzed on your iPhone and discarded. Motion data stays on your device too. (See our privacy policy.) HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT CAN DO EchoFind reliably detects common ambient, biological, and human sounds. Detection of specialty mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical sounds is experimental in this release and clearly labeled as such in the app — treat those results as hints, not conclusions. NOT A SAFETY DEVICE EchoFind is an informational tool only. It is not a safety, diagnostic, or measurement device. If you suspect an electrical, gas, water, or fire hazard, stop and contact a licensed professional or your utility — do not rely on this app. Built for curiosity, not certainty. Point it at the unknown and start hunting.