Decibel Meter - Sound Meter for Android

Sound-level Monitor for Android

Decibel Meter — Sound Meter is an Android utility that measures ambient noise so you can monitor and manage sound exposure. Also marketed as an SPL meter or decibel reader, the tool uses your device to detect whether surroundings are too loud or unusually quiet and helps protect hearing health.

Primary Features

• Displays MIN, AVG and MAX decibel readings for quick comparison.
• Lets you pause and resume noise sampling whenever needed.
• Captures ambient sound using the phone’s built-in microphone and reports results in dB.
• Provides a reset control to clear measurements and begin a new sampling session.
• Permits manual adjustment of the displayed decibel value or threshold.
• Shows measurements visually via a dashboard and a time-based chart.
• Helps you keep track of household or workplace noise to protect family and personal hearing.
• Suggested alternative: XAPK Installer (free) for users seeking another option.

How readings are shown

Measurements are presented on a compact dashboard alongside a chart that traces sound level over time. The MIN/AVG/MAX indicators summarize short-term variation while the timeline helps you spot spikes or quiet periods.

Controls and usage

Use the start/pause controls to manage sampling, reset when you need a fresh measurement, and tweak the displayed dB threshold to suit your monitoring goal. The interface is intended to be simple so you can quickly determine whether an environment is safe or too noisy.

Why use this app

It’s a free, convenient way to monitor environmental noise with a device you already carry. Regular checks can reduce long-term hearing risk by identifying loud sources and guiding corrective actions.