Appmuse

Simple. The strips are cool.

I am a software NOT a hardware engineer, so I have no idea if it is even possible to use the microphone of an iphone to measure dBs with any useful precision. This application gives results consistent wih well rated iOS and Android apps - I have compared it to about 8 others. Show more

I’ve been using Decibels for years having found the chart recorder extremely useful, however it always read dB a little higher than it really was. The last update corrected that and it now has correct readings. They also added different weighting settings A,C andZ. The basic meter is great and I recommend getting the options as it makes the best meter using chart recorders. Show more

Every place you check, the approximate dB SPL of various sounds is a bit different. For example, other reviewers claim a quiet room is ~40dB, but various websites online say it’s 30 or even 20dB. My room at night measures 36dB. Similarly, conversation at 1m away is around 40-60dB, so I stood 1m away and spoke quietly, quieter than I would in a normal conversation in a quiet room (and I’m not a loud speaker). The app measured ~70dB. I guess I should just automatically reduce any measurement by ~5-10dB. Good enough if absolute accuracy isn’t a must, I guess. 4 stars, since I don’t have a good decibel meter to compare against. Show more

While the free app works, do not waste your money. The strip chart recorder does not work

I’ve used this app for years, and have found it quite useful, without distracting bells and whistles. I’ve also corresponded with the developer, and found that the weighting (which is not evident) is broadband. Some of the features of a lab meter would be nice to have, like switchable A- or C-weighting, or averaging vs instantaneous readings. But the app is quick and easy as it is, and ads do not intrude. Show more

At a NASCAR race at Dover it registered 90 when the green flag dropped. We were at the end of the straightaway just before turn 1. The cars came roaring; we were less than 25 meters from the track and the decibel level supposedly only increased to 95. If you’ve ever been that close to a start or restart you know the decibel level is well over a hundred. With head phones off and screaming in your neighbor’s face you cannot hear a word they are screaming! Show more

This app doesn't work I got this for my class project and I haven't done anything to my phone I haven't dropped it. This app doesn't work at all

I tried multiple (free) versions and I do like this one the best! Simple. Straight to the point.

I've had this app for a few years and barely used it. I tried several times recently to use it, but to no avail. I'm deleting it and going with a different one. Not sure what the problem is (or was). Show more

I will have my sound engineer look at it. 73#

But the meter is too slow to respond to the sound level and does not show peak level,

This is great for documenting sound levels but would soar with the addition of a Date and Time and GPS stamp. For noise complaints that would be a crucial addition and put this one above the crowd. Show more

Loved this simple app in iOS 5. Doesn't seem to do a thing in iOS 7.

It would be nice if it allowed me to go into a landscape view when I tilt my phone over. Just a a personal preference. And nothing a quick up date can't fix! Thanks! Show more

Nuff said.

Simple analog meter but you can take a picture of the sound your measuring

I’ve been using the old version from time to time to check the loudness of my environment taking screenshots to remember them. Now I can finally add the decibels to an image :) The strip chart recorder is a great addition … very nice interface. The app overall is neatly designed and programmed with an eye for details. Thanks a lot. Nice work! Show more

Loved this app, please fix!

As of now, this app is useless.