Comparison

Connected Coolers vs Loudly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Connected Coolers

Features
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Application for Connected Coolers configuration. Users need to have approved access to the system and by logging in will have access to scan, find and configure nearby Bluetooth enabled controllers.

About

Loudly

Transform your iPhone into a precise sound level meter. It measures noise in real-time with a clear visual display and offers professional features for various uses, from monitoring baby rooms to protecting your hearing. All processing is done on-device with no data collection.

Highlights
  • Real-time decibel measurements
  • IEC 61672 compliant audio engine
  • A-weighting and C-weighting filters
  • Fast, Slow, and Impulse time weighting
  • Calibration controls
  • Min/Max/Average statistics (Pro)
  • Session history (Pro)
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a professional-grade sound level meter. Loudly measures noise levels in real time with stunning accuracy, displayed on a beautiful Liquid Glass gauge. Whether you're checking if your baby's room is quiet enough, documenting noise for a complaint, or protecting your hearing at a concert — Loudly gives you instant, reliable decibel readings. ACCURATE & PROFESSIONAL • IEC 61672 compliant audio engine • A-weighting and C-weighting frequency filters • Fast, Slow, and Impulse time weighting modes • Calibration controls for reference-level accuracy BEAUTIFUL & INTUITIVE • Large, easy-to-read circular gauge • Color-coded noise levels: green (safe) → red (dangerous) • Noise categories with real-world examples: Whisper, Quiet, Moderate, Loud, Very Loud, Dangerous PRO FEATURES (one-time $2.99 unlock) • Min / Max / Average statistics • Session history — track measurements over time • Peak alerts — get notified when noise exceeds your threshold • Leq (equivalent continuous sound level) calculation • Export your readings PRIVACY FIRST • No data collection. No ads. No tracking. • 100% on-device processing — audio is never recorded or stored • No network requests. Your microphone data stays on your device. COMMON USES • Check noise levels at work, home, or events • Monitor baby room sound levels • Document noise for complaints or disputes • Measure environmental noise pollution • Protect your hearing — know when it's too loud No subscription. No ads. Pay once for Pro, yours forever.

Screenshots

Connected Coolers4 screens
Loudly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connected Coolers at none against Loudly's 1. Connected Coolers also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Loudly's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Loudly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Connected Coolers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connected Coolers ships an update every 2 months, Loudly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Connected Coolers versus Loudly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnected CoolersLoudly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereBest-IoTPragmatiq

In-app purchases

None

Connected Coolers

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Loudly

One-time1
  • Loudly Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Connected Coolers free?
Connected Coolers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loudly free?
Loudly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Connected Coolers or Loudly have ads?
Neither Connected Coolers nor Loudly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connected Coolers or Loudly?
Connected Coolers ships an update every 2 months, and Loudly every 4 days. Most recently, Connected Coolers was updated on November 3, 2026 and Loudly on October 31, 2026.

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