Decibel X - dB Sound Level Meter, Noise Detector
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Turns your device into a professional sound level meter (dBA SPL)
- Rating
- 4.0
- 12.8K ratings
- Downloads
- 5M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 18
- 2026 · v9.3.9
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About Decibel X - dB Sound Level Meter, Noise Detector
WHAT MAKES "DECIBEL X" SPECIAL:
- Trusted accuracy: the app is carefully tested and calibrated for most devices. The precision is matching with real SPL devices
- Frequency weighting filters: ITU-R 468, A, B, C, Z
- Spectrum analyzer: FFT and BAR graphs to display real time FFT. Those are very useful for frequency analysis and musical tests. Real time predominant frequency is also displayed.
- Powerful, smart history data management:
+ Recording data can be saved into a list of history records for future access and analysis
+ Each record can be exported as hi-res PNG graph or CSV text via sharing services
+ Fullscreen mode to give overview the whole history of an record
- Dosimeter: NIOSH, OSHA standards
- InstaDecibel to capture your dB report overlaid on photos and easily shared via popular social networks (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
- Support both Portrait and Landscape layouts
- Beautiful, intuitive and carefully crafted UI design
OTHER FEATURES:
- Standard time weightings (Response Time): SLOW (500 milliseconds) and FAST (200 milliseconds)
- Trimming calibration from -15 dB to 15 dB
- Standard measurement range from 30 dBA up to 130 dBA
- HISTO graph for plotted history of the recorded values
- WAVE graph with 2 display modes: Rolling & Buffer
- Real time scale level chart
- Display Current, Average/Leq, and Max values with both nice and clear digital and analog layouts
- Quick reference text to help you compare with real-life examples
- "Keep Device Stay Awake" option for long duration recording
- Reset and clear current recording at any time
- Pause/Resume at any time
NOTES:
- Please do not expect a quiet room reading will be 0 dBA. The range 30 dBA - 130 dBA is the standard usable range and an average quiet room will be about 30 dBA.
- Although most devices are pre-calibrated, custom calibration is suggested for serious purposes requiring higher precision and accuracy. To calibrate, you will need a real external device or calibrated sound meter as a reference, then adjust the trimming value until the reading matches with the reference.
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What’s new
Version 9.3.9 · Updated September 18, 2026
∿ NEW: Calibration guide - check your microphone, see whether a quiet room reads sensibly, and learn how accurate phone measurements really are. On the Calibration screen. ∿ NEW: Search and filter recordings in the Data tab. ∿ IMPORTANT: Levels have changed. They now come from your microphone's rated sensitivity and may read higher than before. Re-check your calibration if you need exact figures. ∿ Faster startup, crash fixes and minor improvements.
User reviews
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Frequently asked questions
What can "Decibel X" be used for?
What frequency weightings does "Decibel X" support?
Can I analyze the frequency of the sound using "Decibel X"?
Can I save and export the recorded data in "Decibel X"?
Are there different measurement standards available in "Decibel X"?
Can I overlay my dB report on photos using "Decibel X"?
What layout options does "Decibel X" support?
What time weightings are available in "Decibel X"?
What is the measurement range of "Decibel X"?
Can I compare the sound level with real-life examples using "Decibel X"?
Can I keep my device awake during long duration recording in "Decibel X"?
Can I reset or clear the current recording in "Decibel X"?
Is it necessary to calibrate "Decibel X"?
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