# Sound Meter and Sound pressure

> Sound Meter is also know as sound pressure level meter and Unit is db Decibel.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bestsoundmeter.freenoisedetector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bestsoundmeter.freenoisedetector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bestsoundmeter.freenoisedetector`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** SO LAB
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 127,938
- **Rating:** 2.89 / 5 (2,117 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-21
- **First published:** 2019-06-06
- **Size:** 6.91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bestsoundmeter.freenoisedetector)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://so4os.blogspot.com](https://so4os.blogspot.com/)

## Description

"Sound Meter and Sound Pressure" is an Android app that uses your smartphone's microphone to measure environmental noise levels in decibels (dB). It helps users easily detect and monitor sound intensity, making it a handy tool for various applications like classroom or library noise detection. With calibration options for different testing scenarios, this app provides accurate sound pressure level readings, making it a reliable solution for measuring noise effectively.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.bestsoundmeter.freenoisedetector.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Easy to use and understand.
- Fairly accurate readings when calibrated properly.
- Allows users to close ads immediately.
- No intrusive permissions required.

### Cons

- Invasive and annoying ads, especially during measurements.
- Lack of guidance in interpreting results.
- Clunky and slow interface.
- Inaccurate readings without proper calibration.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bestsoundmeter.freenoisedetector)