# Sound Meter

> Measure the environmental noise by tidy sound meter

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamebasic.decibel](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamebasic.decibel)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gamebasic.decibel`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** rootApps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 24,244,678
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (186,111 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2015-04-27
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamebasic.decibel)
- **Website:** [https://kiwwi9999.blogspot.com/](https://kiwwi9999.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kiwwi9999.blogspot.com/2022/09/blog-post.html](https://kiwwi9999.blogspot.com/2022/09/blog-post.html)

## Description

Sound Meter is a smart and easy-to-use Chrome extension designed to measure environmental noise levels in decibels (dB). It features a clean and tidy graphic design with a high frame rate for smooth performance. Users can monitor sound levels through various displays including a gauge, graph lines, and detailed min, average, and max decibel values. The extension also offers the ability to calibrate sound measurements for each device, ensuring more tailored results.

Ideal for casual noise monitoring, Sound Meter shows elapsed time for decibel measurements and references current noise levels clearly. While optimized for user experience, note that device microphones are typically aligned for human voice ranges and may limit detection of very loud sounds (over ~90 dB). Therefore, for precise professional measurements, using a dedicated sound level meter is recommended. Overall, Sound Meter provides a handy tool for quick noise assessment directly in your browser.

## Rankings

- #6,344 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.gamebasic.decibel.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Sound Meter for its simplicity and reliable noise measurements. The app is easy to use, with accurate readings and clear sound level displays, and is seen as helpful for ear health and tinnitus awareness as well as educational research. Performance is described as smooth with good graphics. A recurring drawback is intrusive or deceptive advertisements. A few users also note device-specific UI quirks, but the general sentiment remains favorable.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple, intuitive interface
- Accurately measures and displays noise levels
- Helpful for ear health and tinnitus management
- Smooth performance with good graphics
- Useful for educational or research purposes

### Cons

- Advertisements are intrusive and perceived as deceptive

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