# HowLoud – Decibel Meter

> Measure noise levels, save sessions, compare readings, and export PDF reports

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.enidev.decibelmeter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.enidev.decibelmeter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.enidev.decibelmeter`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nadzeya Yashchuk
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 22
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2026-06-04
- **Publisher country:** AT
- **Size:** 3.40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enidev.decibelmeter)
- **Website:** [https://pickheadphones.com/](https://pickheadphones.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pickheadphones.com/apps/howloud/privacy/](https://pickheadphones.com/apps/howloud/privacy/)

## Description

HowLoud is a practical decibel meter app for measuring ambient sound levels with your phone. Use it to check how loud your environment is, track noise patterns, and save documentation—all without creating an account or sharing your data.<br><br>What You Can Do:<br>• Measure sound levels in real-time with live dB readings<br>• Use the noise zone guide (Safe, Moderate, Risk) to understand measurements<br>• Compare your current environment to familiar real-world sound references<br>• Save measurement sessions with automatic timestamps<br>• Add notes to describe what you&#39;re measuring<br>• Tag measurements with location data<br>• Export professional PDF reports with charts and detailed statistics<br>• Keep up to 90 days of history with Premium unlock<br><br>Why Choose HowLoud:<br>✓ Clean, fast, easy-to-use interface<br>✓ No ads or subscriptions—one-time Premium purchase if you want reports<br>✓ Complete privacy: measurements stay on your device only<br>✓ A-weighted measurements for real-world noise assessment<br>✓ Detailed statistics: min, max, average, and Leq values<br>✓ Professional PDF export for sharing or documentation<br><br>Common Uses:<br>• Check noise at home, work, school, or outdoors<br>• Document repeated noise issues with neighbors or traffic<br>• Compare sound levels across different rooms or devices<br>• Understand appliance or event noise<br>• Save measurements for personal reference or to share<br><br>Privacy &amp; Design:<br>• No account creation needed<br>• No cloud sync or tracking<br>• No data collection<br>• Works completely offline<br><br>Note: Phone microphones vary by device and are not replacements for certified professional sound level meters. HowLoud is for personal awareness and informal documentation only.

## Rankings

- #2,564,733 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.enidev.decibelmeter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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