TooLoud vs Cobalt Link+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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 โ a busy street, a blender, a noisy restaurant โ 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 โข Live decibel readings โ current, average and peak levels at a glance โข A clear, colour-coded meter: green when you're safe, red when you're not โข โHow loud is that?โ โ a reference guide that maps everyday sounds, from a whisper to a concert, onto the decibel scale, with your own reading pinned in place โข Adjustable smoothing to filter out sudden spikes for a steadier average โข 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 โ it doesn't grow back.
Cobalt Link+
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Cobalt Link+ is a flexible, cross-platform screen sharing and remote control solution. This application enables the remote control of your iPhone or iPad from a compatible display running Cobalt Link+ viewer software. This makes it possible to use apps and other features on the device in a dedicated setting, for example via a vehicle's touch screen whilst parked, or on the move. This may include in-car navigation apps, music streaming, making or receiving phone calls, and even playing video games when in a safe location. Communication between the display device and the mobile device may be conducted either wirelessly or via USB cable. Simply pairing them over Bluetooth is usually the first stage, or plugging a compatible cable from the display into your devices charging port. You can then access all your favourite apps in a safe, convenient and enjoyable way!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TooLoud at fortnightly against Cobalt Link+'s every 6 months. Cobalt Link+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TooLoud ships an update fortnightly, Cobalt Link+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TooLoud | Cobalt Link+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RGB-Studio | VNC AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
TooLoud
No in-app purchases
Cobalt Link+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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