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Record, Remix, Listen, Enjoy.

Record, map, remix high-quality audio sounds using MapMySound. Record and upload up to
10 sounds for free
— then upgrade for unlimited access and advanced features.

AN INTUITIVE AUDIO ANALYZER.

Understand your environment better with spectrogram and dB analysis of environmental sounds. (Spectrogram analysis requires Premium after 10 free uploads.)

MAP YOUR SOUNDSCAPES.

Spread your soundscapes to the world using our interactive map. Access sounds from different locations around the globe.

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Sound Recording App Made Simple

Professional Quality

The audio recorder, editor & mixer app lets you record professional quality audio. Upload up to 10 sounds for free.

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Beautiful Design

Clean, modern interface with light and dark mode.

Easy to use

Capture any moment in one tap, pin it to the map, and share instantly.

Offline Support 

Record sounds even without internet. They sync automatically when you’re back online.

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Global Sound Map

Discover and explore sounds from around the world. Your recordings become part of the shared sonic map.

About MapMySound App

MapMySound is a powerful mobile app that lets you record, edit, mix, and share high-quality sounds from anywhere in the world. Pin your recordings to an interactive global map, explore sounds from the community, view spectrogram analysis, and build your personal sonic library.

Free to Start

  • Record, edit, mix, and upload up to 10 sounds for free.
  • Explore the global map and listen to thousands of real-world sounds.

Go Premium (Subscription)

Unlock unlimited uploads and advanced tools:

  • Full Spectrogram & Sound Analysis
  • Sound Route & Distance tracking
  • Higher quality exports
  • Priority support and future features

Take a Look Around our Sound Recorder App

  1. Record Mapmysound audio recorder app allows you to record, playback and document the soundscapes you are experiencing. You can create soundscape database recording not only static but also animated sounds map of environment soundscape with enhanced information on whether conditional data such as humidity, temp and wind, etc.
  2. Analyze Analyze the recorded soundscapes with the help of DB analysis or Spectrogram in animation parameter of sound with respect to a temporal aspect. Our sound recorder application allows the user to edit or mix the recorded files.
  3. Share Sound mapping app allows users to spread their soundscapes to the world. Each soundscape is marked with a clickable mark which when clicked displays a selection of the participant’s responses as well as some of the objective measures.
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The Dream Behind MapMySound

I once walked the streets of my neighborhood in Dallas, recording the hidden symphony of daily life — the distant hum of traffic, birdsong between buildings, the quiet rhythm of footsteps. Through that listening, I felt how deeply sound shapes memory, emotion, and belonging.

One night, the answer came to me in a dream. I saw a simple way for sounds to travel — to be held, shared, and remembered across distances. I woke, sketched it on a notepad by my bed, and knew I had to bring it into the world.

Map My Sound was born from that dream: a living map where the wind through olive trees in Aegina can reach someone far away, where rain on a shipyard roof can be heard by a stranger across the ocean, and where every voice, every silence, every sound you choose to keep becomes part of a shared human story.

Duriye Nasuhoglu

Founder, MapMySound

How Does MapMySound Work?

Record

Tap to capture any sound in high quality (works offline).

Edit & Mix

Trim, append, or creatively layer multiple recordings.

Add Details

Give your sound a name, description, and category.

Upload

Share it with the world on the global map.

Explore

Listen to sounds from other users and bookmark your favorites.

Awesome Features Of Our MapMySound App

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It’s easy to find the audios you’re looking for with rich search results.

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Share your audios with friends, groups and social networks.

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ADD TO BOOKMARK

Save your favorite audio to list, so that you can easily access them later.

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CHOOSE CATEGORIES

Categorize into different topics.

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Spectogram

Calculates the distance of the sound pathway and DB Analysis (Premium after 10 free uploads).

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Add your comments about the audio.

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Offline Support

Record sounds even without internet. They sync automatically when you’re back online.

Sound Recorder App Screenshots

Frequently Asked Questions

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You can record and upload up to 10 sounds for free. Premium unlocks unlimited uploads and advanced features like full spectrogram analysis.

Step-by-Step Guide

How To Record Your First Sound

How To Record Your First Sound

1 Tap the Record tab at the bottom of the screen.

2 Tap the large orange microphone button to start recording.

3 Record your sound — a live waveform will appear.

4 Tap the microphone again to stop recording.

5 Preview your recording, trim if needed, add a name,

6 Tap Save & Continue → Upload.

Tip

Record in a quiet place for the best quality. Your first recording will be automatically pinned to the map.

How to Upload a Sound ?

How to Upload a Sound ?

1 Record a sound using the Record tab.

2 Preview and trim if needed.

3 Add a clear Sound Name and Description.

4 Choose the correct Sound Category.

5 Tap Upload - It appears on the global Map so others can discover and listen to it - You can find it later in Library → My Sounds.

Tip

Use a descriptive name and category so other people can easily find and enjoy your recording. Good descriptions make your sounds more valuable to the community.

How to Bookmark Sound ?

How to Bookmark Sound ?

1 Open any sound and go to the Sound Details screen.

2 Tap the bookmark ribbon icon in the top right corner.

3 The sound is now bookmarked.

4 Go to the Library tab → Bookmark Sounds to view all your saved sounds.

Tip

Bookmarked sounds are saved for easy access later and help you build your personal collection.

How to Upload to Cloud ?

How to Upload to Cloud ?

1 Open any sound and go to the Sound Details screen.

2 Tap the Upload button.

3 The sound is uploaded to your personal cloud (iCloud or Google Drive).

4 You can access it from other devices and applications.

5 A notification confirms Uploaded successfully.

Tip

This allows seamless transfer of your recordings between MapMySound and other platforms.

How to Download to Cloud ?

How to Download to Cloud ?

1 Open any sound and go to the Sound Details screen.

2 Tap the Download button.

3 The sound file is transferred to your personal cloud account (iCloud or Google Drive).

4 You can then access and use the sound in other apps and platforms.

5 A notification confirms "Sound saved to your device.

Tip

Use this when you want to export a sound for use outside MapMySound.

Local Sounds (Offline)

Local Sounds (Offline)

1 Local Sounds shows recordings you made while offline.

2 These sounds are saved on your device and queued for upload.

3 Go to the Library → Local Sounds to see them.

4 When you have an internet connection, open Local Sounds and upload them.

5 After a successful upload, they move to My Sounds and appear on the global map.

Tip

You can continue recording even without the internet. Remember to sync your Local Sounds when online so others can discover them.

What is MapMySound?

MapMySound is a powerful mobile app that lets you record, edit, mix, and share high-quality sounds from anywhere in the world. Pin your recordings to an interactive global map, explore sounds uploaded by the community, view detailed spectrogram analysis, and build your personal sonic library.

Free to Start

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Record, edit, mix, and upload up to 10 sounds for free.

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Explore the global map and listen to thousands of real-world sounds.

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Works offline - record anytime and sync later.

Go Premium (Subscription)

Unlock unlimited uploads and advanced features:

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Full Spectrogram & Sound Analysis

distance-tracking

Sound Route & Distance tracking

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Higher quality exports

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Priority support and future features

Loved By Listeners Everywhere

Thousands of creators, travellers and everyday listeners use MapMySound to capture the world around them. Here's what a few of them say.

Sound Enthusiast / Traveler

MapMySound completely changed how I experience travel. I record ambient sounds everywhere I go — from busy markets in Istanbul to quiet bays in Aegina — and pin them to the map. The spectrogram helps me understand the quality instantly. Best part? It works offline so I never miss a moment. Highly recommend!

Duriye N.

Percussionist & Traveler

Researcher / Acoustic Ecologist

As someone studying urban soundscapes, MapMySound is a game-changer. The ability to record, analyze with spectrogram and dB levels, and map everything makes data collection so much easier. The 10 free uploads let me test it thoroughly before upgrading. Excellent tool for researchers and nature lovers.

Dr. Elena M.

Acoustic Ecologist

Casual User / Nature Lover

I love using MapMySound during my morning walks. It’s super easy to record birds or waves, add a quick description, and see it appear on the global map. The mix and append features are fun too. I’ve already bookmarked dozens of peaceful sounds to listen to later. Simple and powerful!

Michael T.

Hiking Enthusiast

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