Reviews of SmarterNoise - Noise recorder

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List of user reviews and ratings for SmarterNoise - Noise recorder

Total ratings

4.20 (Rating count: 1,988)

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Review summary

Users praise SmarterNoise for calibration with time-stamped, location-tagged recordings and a rich feature set, including threshold-based recording and LAeq measurements. However, widespread usability issues, stability problems, saving/archiving frustrations, and mic compatibility limits reduce reliability for long-term evidence gathering. A trial option for pro features and better hardware support would help.

Pros

Calibration feature with time-stamped and location-tagged recordings.
Threshold-based auto-recording (noise-triggered) capability.
Broad feature set; widely regarded as among the best noise meter apps.
LAeq measurement support.

Cons

Difficult to learn and use; unclear calibration and UX.
Stability and reliability problems (crashes, app closing, interruptions during long recordings).
Saving/archiving problems and file access issues (save failures, archive inaccessible).
Microphone selection compatibility issues (front mic used, external mic support needed).
No trial or demo of pro features before purchase.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.80

All time rating average: 4.20

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20% (13)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-17	Ja*****	This app is a fantastic idea with great features, but I can't find how to adjust settings to C Weighted noise, as we are under deliberate attack by resident directly above us using ELFs, Extremely Low Frequencies at very high volumes (above 135 DECIBELS)! Trying to document this has been the bane of my life, as the vibrations/ pressure generated by that evil couple are damaging our condo building and destroying our health. PLEASE ADD C WEIGHTING.
This app is a fantastic idea with great features, but I can't find how to adjust settings to C Weighted noise, as we are under deliberate attack by resident directly above us using ELFs, Extremely Low Frequencies at very high volumes (above 135 DECIBELS)! Trying to document this has been the bane of my life, as the vibrations/ pressure generated by that evil couple are damaging our condo building and destroying our health. PLEASE ADD C WEIGHTING.
2026-03-22	Al*****	Who can figure out how to use this thing? I need to record a nuisance neighbor in the middle of the night, I cant babysit this app. did it record, who knows, cant replay the four hours, totally worthless.
Who can figure out how to use this thing? I need to record a nuisance neighbor in the middle of the night, I cant babysit this app. did it record, who knows, cant replay the four hours, totally worthless.
2026-01-24	Pa*****	Superb
Superb
2026-01-15	Su*****	Unable to select microphone. Uses my front mic instead of my back (camera) mic. Defeats the purpose of recording with my camera on. Video mode records location and avg noise level.
Unable to select microphone. Uses my front mic instead of my back (camera) mic. Defeats the purpose of recording with my camera on. Video mode records location and avg noise level.
2026-01-03	Sy*****	It says video taping is failed and does not save it.
It says video taping is failed and does not save it.
2025-11-29	Mi*****	By far the most professional DECIBEL METER App with time stamp and location data. Important You can calibrate it yourself. Simply find an ultra quiet room and adjust the dB to 30 with the plus minus buttons at the bottom of the calibration screen.
By far the most professional DECIBEL METER App with time stamp and location data. Important You can calibrate it yourself. Simply find an ultra quiet room and adjust the dB to 30 with the plus minus buttons at the bottom of the calibration screen.
2025-10-26	Da*****	No way to test the pro features before buying. Sorry but I don't pay for anything I haven't properly tested.
No way to test the pro features before buying. Sorry but I don't pay for anything I haven't properly tested.
2025-10-24	Sa*****	Won't stay open. I've tried installing it twice. The calibration procedure is as clear as mud. It gives you no way of knowing when it's actually calibrated & no off button. After that, when I try to use the app, it opens & immediately closes.
Won't stay open. I've tried installing it twice. The calibration procedure is as clear as mud. It gives you no way of knowing when it's actually calibrated & no off button. After that, when I try to use the app, it opens & immediately closes.
2025-08-31	Lu*****	great
great
2025-08-10	Je*****	Close to perfect. If you could just add GPS coordinates and the ability to zoom in on the timeline (for very long recordings) then it would be perfect!
Close to perfect. If you could just add GPS coordinates and the ability to zoom in on the timeline (for very long recordings) then it would be perfect!