# dB Sound Meter: Decibel Camera

> Measure & record noise level in your environment with Sound Meter - SPL camera

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `soundmeter.noisedetector`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Coocent
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 115,363
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (437 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23
- **First published:** 2023-04-25
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=soundmeter.noisedetector)
- **Website:** [https://coocent-app.web.app/](https://coocent-app.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/coocentpolicy](https://sites.google.com/view/coocentpolicy)

## Description

**dB Sound Meter: Decibel Camera** is a free and intuitive Chrome extension designed to measure sound pressure levels (SPL) in decibels (dB) accurately. Whether you are in a loud workplace, construction site, or public space, this tool helps determine if the noise exposure is safe for your hearing. 

This extension uniquely merges a sound level meter with a SPL camera, allowing users not only to get precise noise readings but also to record those measurements via photos and videos which can be shared effortlessly. Features include real-time numerical and graphical noise data, options to pause/resume measurements, noise warning notifications, and calibration capabilities for enhanced accuracy. Ideal for monitoring noise pollution and protecting hearing health, dB Sound Meter is easy-to-use and reliable for both casual users and professionals.

## Rankings

- #207,610 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `soundmeter.noisedetector.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its accurate decibel measurement, easy-to-use interface, and real-world usefulness in monitoring noise outdoor, in apartments, or during language-related activities. The standout features include recording environmental sounds with comparative results and even video recording with audio data. However, a dominant drawback across reviews is intrusive advertising that disrupts use, covers the screen, and in some cases makes the app feel mostly ads. A few users report minor microphone issues linked to ads. Overall, it’s a solid noise-measuring tool when the ad experience is tolerable.

### Pros

- Accurate decibel meter for measuring sound levels.
- User-friendly interface and easy operation.
- Useful in real-world scenarios (apartments, outdoor, speech-related tasks).
- Supports recording environmental sounds with comparative results and video recording.

### Cons

- Intrusive and obtrusive ads that are hard to close and disrupt usage.
- Ads cover the app screen and impede accessing features.
- Ad-driven behavior that makes the app unusable after installation (some reviews say it becomes mostly ads).

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