TooLoud vs Sound Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TooLoud
Monitor ambient noise levels to protect your hearing. This utility displays volume readings in a clear format and alerts you when noise levels may be harmful, suggesting the use of ear protection. Customize smoothing filters for more accurate average readings.
- Real-time volume level display
- Hearing damage warnings
- Ear plug recommendations
- Adjustable smoothing filters
- Accurate average readings
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How loud is it, really? TooLoud turns your iPhone into a simple sound level meter, so you can see at a glance whether the place you're in is loud enough to damage your hearing. Your ears start to take damage above 85 dB — a busy street, a blender, a noisy restaurant — often without you noticing. TooLoud shows the volume around you in real time and warns you when it's worth reaching for ear protection. FEATURES • Live decibel readings — current, average and peak levels at a glance • A clear, colour-coded meter: green when you're safe, red when you're not • “How loud is that?” — a reference guide that maps everyday sounds, from a whisper to a concert, onto the decibel scale, with your own reading pinned in place • Adjustable smoothing to filter out sudden spikes for a steadier average • A clean, distraction-free design TooLoud gives guideline readings using your device's built-in microphone, and it's a great way to build awareness of the noise in your daily life. Protect your hearing — it doesn't grow back.
Sound Meter
This utility app measures ambient noise levels in decibels. It provides a reference table to help users understand safe listening levels and protects their hearing. The app also stores historical measurements for later review.
- Measures sound level in decibels
- Decibel level reference table
- Hearing protection guidance
- Stores measurement history
- Easy to use interface
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Sound Meter measures the noise and sound level in decibel. Easy to use. - Decibel level table for reference, helps protect your ears from pain - Store history for any consideration later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TooLoud at none against Sound Meter's 1. TooLoud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Sound Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TooLoud asks for nothing beyond the download.
TooLoud ships an update fortnightly, Sound Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TooLoud | Sound Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RGB-Studio | Hiep Pham |
Customer experience
TooLoud
Sound Meter
In-app purchases
TooLoud
No in-app purchases
Sound Meter
- Remove ADs$4.99









