How loud is it?
Now you'll know.

Turn your iPhone into a real-time dB(A)/dB(C) sound level meter — peak, average, and Leq at a glance. Then track your daily noise exposure. All on-device, no account.

Download on the App Store

Why Decibel?

Built for anyone asking how loud it is — noisy neighbors, concerts, job sites, nurseries, and bedrooms.

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Real-Time dB Meter

A live dB(A)/dB(C) readout with a scrolling waveform — peak, average, max, and Leq, the numbers a real meter shows.

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Track Your Exposure

Most apps stop at a number. Decibel logs your daily NIOSH/OSHA noise dose and warns you when sustained sound crosses 85 dBA.

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Accurate & Private

Recorded in measurement mode with a calibration offset for honest readings. Every measurement is computed on your iPhone — even in airplane mode.

How it works

Three steps. From "is this too loud?" to a logged answer.

1

Tap to Measure

Open the meter and the live dB(A) reading starts instantly. No setup, no sign-up, no waiting.

2

Watch the Levels

See peak, average, and Leq on a live waveform, plus a "how loud is this?" scale from a whisper to a jet engine.

3

Save & Track

Save the session to history and watch it roll into your daily noise-dose timeline. Export a CSV or PDF report anytime.

Honest pricing

About half the price of the big sound meter apps — and no weekly traps.

Free

$0
No account required
  • Live dB(A) meter & waveform
  • Peak, average, max & Leq
  • Today's noise dose
  • Last 3 saved sessions
  • Unlimited measurement history
  • dBC & dBZ weighting + calibration
  • Full exposure timeline & reports
  • Zero ads
SAVE 58% ANNUALLY

Premium

$4.99 / mo
or $24.99/yr (7-day free trial)
  • Unlimited measurement history
  • dBA · dBC · dBZ weighting
  • Mic calibration offset
  • Full exposure timeline & charts
  • CSV & PDF noise reports
  • Zero banner or interstitial ads

Stop guessing.
Start measuring.

A real-time sound level meter and noise-exposure tracker that runs entirely on your iPhone — fair pricing, no weekly traps.

Download on the App Store

Decibel is not a certified Type 1 or Type 2 sound level meter and is not a medical or hearing-diagnostic device. iPhone microphones are factory-calibrated and typically read within a couple of dB of professional meters — but for legal, occupational, or clinical decisions, use certified equipment.