Decibels: dB Sound Level Meter

Decibels: dB Sound Level Meter


Analyze audio with style


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3.5.2for iPhone, iPod touch
8.9
173 Ratings
David Bannach
Developer
18.7 MB
Size
Nov 17, 2023
Update Date
Utilities
Category
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Age Rating
4+
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About Decibels: dB Sound Level Meter

Want to know what noise level is around you? in the restaurant? in the train? in the office? This app will show you with precision & style.

Features:
- Smooth analog display of dB(A)
- Take photo with sound level display
- Share, print, and store sound level photos

Extra Features (with purchase):
- Select frequency weightings A, C, and Z
- Record decibels on beautiful strip charts
- Annotate the strip charts
- Share, print, and store the strip charts

This app uses the internal microphone to estimate the sound pressure level in decibels (dB SPL).

Examples:
- quiet bedroom at night: 30 dB
- average home: 50 dB
- vacuum cleaner, 1m away: 70 dB
- jet aircraft, 50 m away: 140 dB
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.5.2

Last updated on Nov 17, 2023
Old Versions
Thank you for using Decibels. This version fixes a bug that in some cases prevented the microphone from being activated when the app was reopened.
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Version History
3.5.2
Nov 17, 2023
Thank you for using Decibels. This version fixes a bug that in some cases prevented the microphone from being activated when the app was reopened.
3.5.1
Nov 13, 2023
A few invisible improvements to make sure the app starts properly in any situation.
3.5
Oct 26, 2023
Enjoy a refreshed design that extends to every edge of your iPhone's screen.
3.4.2
Oct 17, 2023
The strip chart recorder, which elegantly records sound level on paper strips, has been improved to run even more efficiently on your device, and a bug is fixed that in some cases caused the app to crash when closing.
3.4.1
Oct 15, 2023
This version makes the app run more efficiently and it resolves issues that a few people had when storing or deleting recorded paper strips on the device.
3.4
Oct 14, 2023
This version makes the app run more efficiently and it resolves issues that a few people had when storing recorded paper strips on the device.
3.3
Sep 26, 2023
It's now easy to share or delete multiple strip charts at once. Just hit the "Select" button or swipe with two fingers across the charts you want to select, then choose an action from the toolbar. Sharing fotos and strip charts is now also possible via the Messages app, and several bugs are fixed to improve overall stability.
3.2.1
Sep 19, 2023
Some small improvements to make the app even more enjoyable.
3.2
Sep 14, 2023
The calibrated built-in microphone is now always used to achieve the best possible precision.
3.1.3
Aug 23, 2023
In the event of an error, the report that can be sent to the developer contains better details to help resolve the issue.
3.1.2
Aug 21, 2023
The support link is updated and a few minor things have been fixed.
3.1.1
Aug 13, 2023
Interruptions by other apps, phone calls, Siri and the like are now handled better.
3.1
Aug 11, 2023
The accuracy of frequency weighting is further improved and situations where the microphone is blocked by other apps are handled more smoothly.
3.0.5
Aug 11, 2023
This version improves the experience in situations where the microphone is not available for the app.
3.0.4
Dec 14, 2021
This update squashes a few bugs and improves the experience in situations where the microphone is blocked by a call or other audio apps.
3.0.3
Sep 13, 2021
A few more bugs have been removed in version 3.0.3.

Version 3.0 of Decibels brings a largely improved accuracy and professional frequency weighting as known from certified sound level meters.

If you like the app I'm happy when you leave a positive review :-).
3.0.2
Aug 26, 2021
An issue related to recorded strip charts is fixed.

Version 3.0 of Decibels brings a largely improved accuracy and professional frequency weighting as known from certified sound level meters.

If you like the app I'm happy when you leave a positive review :-).
3.0.1
Aug 24, 2021
This update gets rid of display errors related to dark mode and of a few errors under the hood.

Version 3.0 of Decibels brings a largely improved accuracy and professional frequency weighting as known from certified sound level meters.

If you like the app I'm happy when you leave a positive review :-).
3.0
Aug 18, 2021
Version 3.0 of Decibels brings a largely improved accuracy and professional frequency weighting as known from certified sound level meters.
If you like the app I'm happy if you leave a positive review.
2.1.5
Jun 10, 2021
This version fixes a bug that prevented some paper strips with annotations to be deleted permanently. It also improves the experience when adding annotations.
2.1.4
Jun 2, 2021
A few crashes are fixed in this version and a glitch is removed when launching the app.

It also includes all the improvements introduced in version 2.1.3:
This version fixes several issues with requesting permission to access the microphone, back camera, and storing images to the photos library. Also, the in-app store is updated to properly display the preview video again.

Strip charts are now even easier to delete by swiping them left or right and two new buttons make switching between gauge display and strip chart recorder more clear. You may still just swipe between those two views.

And maybe you notice, the camera now opens very smoothly and quick.

Thank you for using Decibels. I'm always happy about positive reviews and comments.
Feel free to contact me at iphone@bannach.ch in case something is unclear.
2.1.3
May 20, 2021
This version fixes several issues with requesting permission to access the microphone, back camera, and storing images to the photos library. Also, the in-app store is updated to properly display the preview video again.

Strip charts are now even easier to delete by swiping them left or right and two new buttons make switching between gauge display and strip chart recorder more clear. You may still just swipe between those two views.

And maybe you notice, the camera now opens very smoothly and quick.

Thank you for using Decibels. I'm always happy about positive reviews and comments.
Feel free to contact me at iphone@bannach.ch in case something is unclear.
2.1.2
Jul 22, 2019
This update addresses an issue with the App Store that prevented the app from launching for some users after a purchase.
2.1.1
Sep 22, 2017
- Supporting upside-down orientation with the microphone pointing upwards.
- Addressing an issue that let the app crash when saving an image.
2.1
Jun 12, 2017
- Optimized for newer iOS devices.
- Displays a warning if microphone access is disabled.

Decibels: dB Sound Level Meter FAQ

Click here to learn how to download Decibels: dB Sound Level Meter in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Decibels: dB Sound Level Meter.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Decibels: dB Sound Level Meter supports English, German, Swiss German
Decibels: dB Sound Level Meter contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Beautiful Strip Chart Recorder
$2.99
Professional Controls
$1.99

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