Due to the sound sensor fitted to phones they aren't accurate beyond about 90db, above that they're basically useless for anything else than determining which of 2 noises is louder. You can get cheap sound meters from Jaycar that are fairly accurate.
Cheap Jaycar Micro sound meter $39-95
Better Jaycar Compact sound meter $99-95
Semi-pro Jaycar sound meter with calibrator (class 2 compliant) $399-00
www.jaycar.com.au