# Sound Meter: dB Level Reader

> Measure ambient noise in dB with a live gauge, zones & real-world references

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smarttoolsdev.soundmeter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smarttoolsdev.soundmeter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smarttoolsdev.soundmeter`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SmartToolsDev
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 146
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-09
- **First published:** 2026-06-04
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarttoolsdev.soundmeter)
- **Website:** [https://smarttoolsdev.web.app/](https://smarttoolsdev.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/smarttoolsdev/home](https://sites.google.com/view/smarttoolsdev/home)

## Description

Sound Meter turns your phone microphone into a quick ambient noise reader — point it at any environment and see the decibel level instantly on a color-coded gauge. Readings are indicative only — this is not a calibrated SPL or medical instrument.<br><br>KEY FEATURES:<br>• Live dB readout — real-time decibel level from your phone microphone<br>• Color-coded gauge — four zones (Quiet, Moderate, Loud, Dangerous) at a glance<br>• MIN, AVG, and MAX session stats — track the range across any environment<br>• Real-world reference — see what each level sounds like (whisper, vacuum, concert, and more)<br>• On-device audio — mic input is processed locally and never recorded or uploaded<br>• Simple and lightweight — open, grant mic access once, and start measuring instantly<br><br>PERFECT FOR:<br>• Checking how quiet a bedroom or home office really is before working or sleeping<br>• Gauging how loud a restaurant, gym, or busy street is before you sit down<br>• Comparing appliance noise (fans, HVAC, machinery) to familiar everyday references<br>• Getting a quick read on any space without carrying specialist equipment<br><br>Readings are indicative only — Sound Meter is not a calibrated SPL instrument and should not be used for OSHA, medical, or hearing-protection decisions.<br><br>Download Sound Meter: dB Level Reader and check the noise around you in seconds.

## Rankings

- #1,825,470 — 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.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.smarttoolsdev.soundmeter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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