1. if the devs worked on these issues, it would be a much better app.So I wanted to run my surround sound calibration test tone using an SPL meter but couldn't see any reason to spend a great deal of money for such rare usage.
2. If you have access to a proper dB meter to get an idea of how accurate this app is on your phone, you could use the app to get a rough idea of sound levels when you don't have a meter on hand.
3. Moreover this sound meter app seems more accurate compare with other fancy looking ones.
4. it posted much closer to the actual sound level, is easy to read, and actually tells you what the sound is coming from with decent accuracy.
5. Highly recommended for casual use.It work as intended, the app is simple to use and does not bother you with constant ads, as for the accuracy of the measurements it will depend on the cuality of the microphone you have attached to your phone.
6. Also it only goes up to 89db, which is the safest level before you start suffering damage to your ear drums.The app gives consistent decibel values when using it on my Pixel 2 XL, so the basics are solid.
7. Regardless of accuracy in the exact volume being registered by this app's display, all I wanted was a consistent reading through the setup.
8. I like the fact that it keeps a chart of the sound from the past minute or so with different levels.
9. There are other completely free apps that give more detailed real-time information on the sound around you.
10. My Pixel 5 consistently read 10-15 dB lower than an inexpensive dB meter (BAFX 3370).
11. I had much better success with the Sound meter App from "Creative Gigs".