Best Noise Detection Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the noise detection category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 230+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Noise Detection

Decibel Meter Sound Detector#1

Decibel Meter Sound Detector by Ashraf Thoppukadavil

Track noise around you.
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(48K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Monitor your surroundings with this decibel meter app. It measures sound levels in real-time, providing clear visual analysis and advanced filtering options. Easily share your readings for documentation or further analysis.

What We Love

  • 👍 No bloatware
  • 👍 Quite useful
  • 👍 Excellent and useful app
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads block settings
  • 🐛 Inaccurate readings
  • 🐛 Not sensitive at all
Decibel X:dB Sound Level Meter#2

Decibel X:dB Sound Level Meter by SkyPaw Co., Limited

Frequency Spectrum Analyzer
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7😐(156K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms your device into a professional sound level meter, precisely measuring ambient noise pressure. It offers advanced features like frequency analysis, historical data management, and dosimeter functions, making it useful for various applications and entertainment.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Excellent app
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 🔍 Useful for various applications
  • 🎓 Helpful for hearing protection

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Misleading free trial
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
NIOSH Sound Level Meter#3

NIOSH Sound Level Meter by EA LAB d.o.o.

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(16K ratings)
Free
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This free app measures sound levels and noise exposure using your smartphone. Developed by acoustics experts, it provides professional-grade metrics and guidance on hearing protection and noise prevention.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free and ad-free
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • ⚖️ Accurate and reliable measurements
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring noise levels in various environments

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔌 Issues with external microphone support
  • 🔋 Can drain battery when running for extended periods

More Noise Detection apps to explore

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Decibel X PRO: dBA Noise Meter
Decibel X PRO: dBA Noise Meter
Decibel X PRO: dBA Noise Meter
Frequency Spectrum Analyzer
$69.99

This application transforms your device into a professional sound level meter, offering precise dBA and dBC measurements. It features advanced analysis tools like frequency spectrum analysis and data export, making it ideal for audio professionals and anyone interested in sound environments.

Professional sound level meterdBA and dBC measurementsFrequency spectrum analysis (FFT, BAR graphs)
🔧 Utilities
(6.9K)
paid
5
CJDecibel - Noise Detection
CJDecibel - Noise Detection
CJDecibel - Noise Detection
Real-time Noise Detection
Free

This utility app offers real-time, high-precision decibel measurements to detect noise levels. It features a minimalist interface for easy operation, allows recording of detection locations, and enables sharing or exporting of historical data.

Real-time decibel measurementHigh-precision detectionLocation recording
🔧 Utilities
(2)
ad-supported
6
Decibel : dB sound level meter
Decibel : dB sound level meter
Decibel : dB sound level meter
Audio noise Spectrum Analyzer
Free

Transform your device into a professional sound level meter and audio analyzer. Measure ambient noise, monitor decibel levels, and visualize sound frequencies in real time. It also offers advanced sleep tracking with sound recognition to identify disruptions.

Real-time decibel (dB) sound level monitoringIntegrated Spectrum Analyzer (FFT, spectrogram)Sleep tracking with sound recognition
🔧 Utilities
(36K)
freemium
7
Sound Meter (Decibel)
Sound Meter (Decibel)
Sound Meter (Decibel)
Measure the noise level
Free

This application measures and displays environmental noise levels in decibels. It offers various visual representations of the data, including gauges, graphs, and numerical readouts. Users can also save their measurement history.

Measures decibel valuesDisplays noise referenceShows min/avg/max dB
🔧 Utilities
(2.6K)
ad-supported
8
Noise Reducer - audio enhancer
Noise Reducer - audio enhancer
Noise Reducer - audio enhancer
Remove background noise
Free

Easily remove unwanted background noise from your audio and video recordings. This app enhances speech clarity by applying filters, making your media sound professional. It works quickly, offline, and supports various file types.

Remove background noiseEnhance speech clarityWorks with audio and video
🔧 Utilities
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Decibel Meter: Sound dB
Decibel Meter: Sound dB
Decibel Meter: Sound dB
Accurate and convenient
Free

Transform your device into a professional decibel meter to measure and track sound levels in real-time. Save measurements, view history charts, and set custom alerts for excessive noise. Useful for documenting sound exposure or identifying noise sources.

Real-time decibel meterSave and export noise measurementsNoise history charts
🔧 Utilities
(289)
free with in-app purchases
10
Decibel - Pro Noise Detection
Decibel - Pro Noise Detection
Decibel - Pro Noise Detection
High precision and real-time
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Audio Noise Reducer & Recorder
Audio Noise Reducer & Recorder
Audio Noise Reducer & Recorder
Audio Recorder Noise Removal
Free

This app removes unwanted noise from audio files and recordings using advanced deep learning. It also functions as a sound recorder and supports saving audio in various popular formats, making it ideal for creating clear audiobooks and other audio content.

Deep learning noise removalBuilt-in sound recorderSupports multiple audio formats
🎵 Music
(1.2K)
freemium
12
dB meter lite - noise measure
dB meter lite - noise measure
dB meter lite - noise measure
Noise decibel meter
Free

This application measures sound levels in decibels using your device's microphone. It displays current, peak, and maximum SPL levels, with options to save measurements and view historical data through a graph histogram. The app allows for self-calibration to ensure accuracy.

Measure current, peak, and maximum SPLGraph histogram for SPL changesSave sound level measurements
🔧 Utilities
(308)
free with in-app purchases
13
Decibel Meter Ultra
Decibel Meter Ultra
Decibel Meter Ultra
Noise Level Frequency Analyzer
Free

Measure, record, and analyze sound levels in your environment. This app offers precision metering, noise elimination tools, hearing protection features, and home audio calibration. It provides detailed reports and can be used with device microphones or external ones.

Precision sound level meteringNoise logging and reportingHearing protection dosimeter
🔧 Utilities
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer
dB Meter & Spectrum Analyzer
Noise & sound level decibel
$29.99

Measure ambient noise levels with professional-quality accuracy. This app offers a spectrum analyzer, hearing test, and the ability to save and share measurements with location data. It's a powerful, cost-effective tool for personal sound monitoring.

Professional-quality sound level measurementIntegrated spectrum analyzerNoise dosimeter (NIOSH/OSHA)
🔧 Utilities
(858)
free with in-app purchases
15
Noise Generator: Full Spectrum
Noise Generator: Full Spectrum
Noise Generator: Full Spectrum
Generate Audio Color Noises
Free

Generate a variety of custom color noises, including brown, pink, white, blue, and violet. Fine-tune your audio experience with low and high cut filters. This app offers a simple interface that remembers your settings for quick, personalized sound generation.

Generate brown, pink, white, blue, and violet noiseLow and high cut filters for customizationSimple interface remembers settings
🔧 Utilities
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
dB Noise Meter
dB Noise Meter
dB Noise Meter
Sound Meter, measure decibels
Free

Measure ambient noise levels in decibels (dB) using your phone's microphone. Track real-time noise, identify loud appliances, and monitor your exposure to potentially harmful sound levels.

Real-time decibel measurementNoise level trackingAppliance noise testing
🔧 Utilities
(111)
free with in-app purchases
17
Decibel Meter- dB Noise TT
Decibel Meter- dB Noise TT
Decibel Meter- dB Noise TT
Decibel Noise tool
Free

This utility app measures environmental noise levels using your device's microphone. It helps users monitor sound intensity for hearing protection at home, work, or outdoors.

Measures environmental noise levelsMonitors sound intensityAids in hearing protection
🔧 Utilities
(0)
ad-supported
18
Decibel-Noise Testing Artifact
Decibel-Noise Testing Artifact
Decibel-Noise Testing Artifact
Noise Test Tools
Free

This application offers noise detection and measurement capabilities, providing reference data for sound levels anytime, anywhere. It also includes location tagging for detection points and allows for the export of audio files for sharing. While it aims for accuracy, it is intended for private reference and cannot fully replace professional equipment.

Noise detectionReference measurement dataDetection point location
🔍 Reference
(291)
free with in-app purchases
19
dB meter - noise measure
dB meter - noise measure
dB meter - noise measure
Noise decibel meter
$2.99

This application functions as a calibrated sound pressure level meter, measuring current, peak, average maximum, and absolute maximum decibel levels. It offers a graph histogram to visualize sound level changes and allows users to save measurements. The tool can be self-calibrated for accuracy.

Measure current, peak, average max, and absolute max SPLGraph histogram for SPL changesSave sound measurements
🔧 Utilities
(591)
free
20
Rx Noise- Pink Noise for Sleep
Rx Noise- Pink Noise for Sleep
Rx Noise- Pink Noise for Sleep
Pink Noise, Sleep, Concentrate
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

This app generates high-quality pink noise designed to promote deeper sleep and enhance concentration. It offers an endless, uninterrupted sound experience that is smoother and more soothing than white noise, utilizing all audible frequencies for optimal calming effects.

HQ Pink Noise generationImproves sleep qualityEnhances memory and focus
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases