Decibel Meter App Reviews

I downloaded this app because Im a vocalist and wanted to see how loud my voice can go. I maxed it out easily at 114dbs and was disappointed it didnt go higher, but for a buck, I wasnt disappointed. A novel, cheap app to teach kids about loudness.

Not sure the meter is accurate or not but was able to use it to test different levels of sound for waterfalls to put in my backyard. Made the choice easy. Accurate for comparing levels as long as the phone is the same distance from the source.

It only goes to 114dB. I was excited to see how loud it was behind my drumset during a concert - Apparently too loud. Musicians: Steer Clear!

The large display is easy to see from across a room, and it registers a fairly high 115 dB upper limit. However, after comparing it to the other decibel meter app here, I dont think its accuracy is yet up to snuff (as of Sept 08). It would give an ambient/low noise reading about 20 dB less than the other app. The display is entertaining, yet I cant say that its sure to give a good reading.

buy the other app because this one is way off!!! the $9.99 app is pretty close and has options

A good way to tell or show people just how loud they are! Seems to have gotten better over time. I hope I choose the better of the two apps since this one is twice the price It would be nice if it had an analog option as the icon & competitor has! I dont understand the "label" word on the meter graph & why its there!

i downloaded this and paid!! and it doesnt work on my iPod... LIST THAT IN THE DESCRIPTION!!!!!

i wish this was able to go higher....i need it to go to at least 140 or it just peaks out on me at 110. useful for non loud situations...

What a waste of money.... I installed this App on my iPhone and it just crashes!

Keep in mind the iPhones built-in microphone only goes up to 115dB. That said, this app is great to have around. Its cool to see how loud the ambient noise level is in your bedroom, office, movie theater, car, or train. It can be turned upside down so you can point the microphone where you want. Also, there is a resettable Peak Hold option now. Note: I would recommend changing the Sample Rate to about 3 seconds, as the default is much too fast to be really useful.

The app does what is says and works well but I would like to see these features Add a stop start button Show the low, average low and high for a sample period. Be able to compare different sample periods via a chart or graph Save x amount of sample data Add the “Decibel Comparison Table” to the application Example: I was wanting to check the Griffin Air Curve for the iPhone to see if it really produced an 10db increase in volume. This would have been much easier if I could record the same 10sec sample of music using the Curve and then with just the iPhone, if I could have save the data from both and had them displayed on some kind of side by side chart. Thanks…Keep up the great work.

Got the app at a Metallica concert last night to see how loud the show was; unfortunately app tops out at 106 dB not reported 110. Here in my quiet office, the peak is jumping all the round while my SPL meter indicates fewer and lower peaks. App seems to be reporting higher average dBs than meter (3-4 dBs). App says snapping my fingers is 100 dB while meter says 50. Algorithm seems to need some slight modification. Often, I get the Peak Hold not refreshing and the Peak" to freeze as well. The Sample Rate slider is rather hard to grab and does not move smoothly. Previous reviewer suggested different meter skins; great idea (analog, digital, equalizer, numerical, etc.). I would be happy to help test future versions if you need it.

Best of its kind right now! Colored display Meter needs to go over 100. Every loud place I go it shows full. Even though the numbers go higher, the colored display needs to as well.

Tops out at 106db all the time, even at low volumes. I know it says its for novelty, but still should work to some degree if you are paying for it. If I could, Id ask for my money back. Dont download this one if you need something that works. If you want a flashy screen that does nothing, go for it.

Even in a dead quiet room the meter reads 40%. Dont waste ur loot, its not even fun!

Useful, but crashes far too frequently for my taste.

Tthis is a really great app (or would be!) if the rating or measuring capacity wasnt limited to 106 Decibals - I can clap louder than that! Make it better and I will gladly pay for it!

I havent compared it directly to an RTA but I believe its reasonably close. if I had a complaint it would be that theres no options at all, it would be nice if it had a peak-hold option on the max db or a selectable hold time.

The limitation of 110 decibels is an iPhone limitation and nothing to do with this application. Prior reviewers take note...

Got this in a pinch. Dissatisfied with apps inability to determine dBs over 100! That is the limit! Buy Decible for $0.99 and know all.