# Auto Mute By Location — user reviews > 68 indexed App Store user reviews of Auto Mute By Location by Niv Gutherz, rated 3.70/5 from 73 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-mute-by-location/id650303758/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-mute-by-location/id650303758.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 34 · 4★ 12 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 10 ## What do users think of Auto Mute By Location? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Useful and practical - 📍 Mutes phone at specific locations - 🚀 Works automatically - 💡 Genius idea, should be built-in - ✅ Simple and effective - 🌟 Exceeded expectations - 💯 Highly recommended - 👍 Makes life easier - ✅ Works perfectly - 🤝 Great customer service - 👍 Reliable and automatic - 💯 Fabulous app - ✅ Works as designed - 👍 Very helpful **Cons** - 🐛 Fails to unmute - 🐛 Stops working - 🐛 Unreliable - 🔋 Drains battery - 🐛 Clunky and disaster - 🐛 Does not work properly - 🐛 Randomly does not mute - 🐛 Broken after iOS 11 - 🐛 Unreliable edge detection - 🐛 Will not unmute - 🐛 Does not unmute - 🐛 Only vibrates, does not ring - 🐛 Not dependable - 🐛 Won't mute consistently - 🐛 Doesn't silence alarms - 🐛 Interface not intuitive - 🐛 Not polished - 🐛 Requires contacts access - 🐛 Doesn't work in low power mode - 🐛 Ignores Vibrate on Silent setting - 🐛 Blank yellow screen - 🐛 Annoying notices after update - 🐛 Does not work as described - 🐛 Scammed, doesn't work - 🐛 Lag when leaving location - 🐛 Better before upgrade **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to reset volume back to normal - Misses calls, reminders, etc. - Does not unmute when leaving location - Mutes and unmutes sporadically - Cannot select address on map when editing location - Does not unmute - Phone rings at work when programmed to automute - App requires background app refresh not in list - Phone does not ring after leaving muted location, only vibrates - App doesn't mute consistently - App doesn't turn sound back on - Doesn't silence alarms - App doesn't work - Customer support email does not work - Lag when leaving a location before phone switches back to ring - Annoying notices appear after update - App doesn't work properly - App stops working - App is broken - App is unreliable - App drains battery - App randomly does not mute - App has unreliable edge detection - App will not unmute - App requires contacts access - App doesn't work in low power mode - App ignores Vibrate on Silent setting - Blank yellow screen - App doesn't unmute - App doesn't silence alarms **Most requested features** - Option to edit names - Scheduled days and times option - Better looking interface - Visual indication of status - Option to guarantee/lock current state - Set volume for a specific amount of time - Time range option - Share location information database ## Newest reviews (15 of 68) ### 2/5 — Like the app BUT…… *2022-03-02* I know that this app is free, but I would pay for this app if it worked properly. I really liked this app because it does what it supposed to do, for the most part. You set it up so that it lower or mutes the volume when you are in specific areas and it works beautifully. However, it seems to be unable to reset the volume back to normal when you are not in those areas. So when you want the phone or alarms to ring, it doesn’t and this means that you miss calls, reminders etc. I’ve tried to work with this app for many years and thought that it was my iPhone that kept going wrong, but it wasn’t the iPhone, it was this app. I just got a new iPhone and hadn't put the app back on yet for several weeks. Phone was working fine but as soon as I put the app on it started missing calls, reminders etc. So as much as I like what this app is supposed to do, I am going to permanently delete it from my phone. I would rather be embarrassed while I'm sitting in church when my phone rings, rather than missing a reminder, meetings or important phone calls, and I have the confidence to know that my phone will ring when it supposed to ring. ### 3/5 — Stopped working *2021-12-09* I purchased this app about 2 years ago. Initially I was very happy with it as it did what was promised. It muted and unmuted based on my settings. Now it mutes when I enter places it’s set to mute but does not unmute when I leave the location. ### 4/5 — Never Forget to Mute Again *2019-08-27* There is nothing worse then being that guy who forgot to mute the ringer in the meeting, or missing the important phone call in the evening because your phone was still muted. Thanks to Auto Mute by Location that guy is not me anymore. For work, or the theatre, It’s got me covered. Ok yes I recommend Auto Mute to others. ### 3/5 — Works great but drains battery *2019-08-21* I had such high hopes for this app. I bought it and it worked great, but it is constantly running your location in the background. I think it running based on scheduled days and times would be better. Do you have an app to do that? ### 2/5 — Better than nothing. *2017-11-29, version 2.0* Recently the app has not worked reliably. Randomly it will not mute st a previously set location. If I open the app, it starts working again. It’s easy to add a location, but difficult to edit. ### 2/5 — Unreliable *2017-11-20* I used this for a while (because I don't get many calls, before realizing that the app only works if you don't silence your phone) if you do it counteracts it. This wouldn't be a problem except the app frequently switches off for no discernible reason. After several embarrassing rings I had to stop using it. ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2017-10-13* It mutes my phone when I enter my office and unmutes when I leave my office. Contacting the developer for any questions gets you an immediate response. ### 2/5 — Broken *2017-10-07, version 2.0* This app was great until IOS 11 at which point it stopped working for me. I see it has been 2years from the last update maybe time to take a look again. ### 5/5 — EASY *2017-09-05, version 2.0* Easy to set up and use. Great app. ### 5/5 — Nice *2017-08-08, version 2.0* Not quite Timerrific, but works well, don't need open for it to auto work. Works great by location. I recommend it. I use it daily. ### 5/5 — Great app and big help *2017-06-05* Works wonderfully. I only wish more detail about if a spot is actively suppressing the sound was evident on the main screen. But I have no real complaints at all about how well this works and the hassle it saves me. ### 4/5 — Pretty Good, not Great *2017-04-25* Seems to work very well when entering an area to mute, but never turns off when you leave. I get the message on screen saying I'm leaving the designated area, but the phone remains muted until I re-start it. ### 2/5 — Worked for a few weeks *2017-03-08, version 2.0* This app worked great for a few weeks then stopped silencing my calls. ### 5/5 — It works! *2017-02-03* I have heard that you can not automatically control volume by location because apple does not allow it, but that is not true with this app! The app is very accurate and you can set the size of the perimeter of a location that triggers this app. ### 2/5 — Not very polished. *2017-02-01, version 2.0* I'm new to the iPhone, so it's partly my fault. I didn't realize you had to leave this App open all the time. The interface is not that intuitive, and it is the biggest battery high on my phone. Thankfully I only wasted $2. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Trash! *2020-08-10, version 2.1* This app is clunky and is a complete disaster! I am requesting an immediate refund for the 1.99 used to purchase this app that does not work as stated. ### 1/5 — Works halfway *2019-02-14, version 2.0* Mutes whenever you enter a setup location. Good. BUT, doesn’t immure when you leave. BAD. Well, it unmutes some apps, but does not immure my phone and some other apps. I have to manually switch sounds off and on. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2018-03-18* I tried everything and simply does not work on iPhone 6 and 7. Unreliable at best. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work can’t contact developer *2018-01-18, version 2.0* Please direct me how to contact you. When I go to website there is a 404 error. I paid for this app and it doesn’t work properly. Will change review score when this is fixed or I am refunded. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2016-12-20* Be aware: this app requires access to your contacts for unknown reason. It will also not work in low power mode. And after all it just won't work, like it did on my device - it just won't mute most of the times. And when it does work and mutes - it ignores "Vibrate on Silent" system setting. ### 1/5 — Does not work correctly *2016-10-01* I've had this app for over a year and at first I thought it was great, but then I started noticing my phone muting and unmuting sporadically, as if I was at one of my 'mute' locations. Sure enough when I go to edit a location the GPS co-ordinates are ALL for my home! When I try to edit them and enter an address in the search box a map will display correctly BUT IT WILL NOT LET YOU SELECT IT! Total fail! ### 1/5 — Will not unmute *2016-09-01, version 2.0* Will not unmute ### 1/5 — Something is wrong *2016-03-25, version 2.0* I just purchased this. It keeps telling me it needs to have background app refresh running, but it is not on the list when I go to settings to enable it! I've restarted and still nada. Feeling pretty disappointed. ### 1/5 — This Version is’t Working for Me *2015-02-23, version 2.0* All I get is a blank yellow screen…Needs an update ### 1/5 — Don't waste your money! *2014-12-05, version 1.9* Don't waste your money on this useless app! Won't mute consistently and won't turn sound back on when you leave from the programmed locations. Completely useless and I just hope I can get a refund! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Edit *2025-07-03, version 2.2* The app is great, it should have the option to edit the names. Thanks ### 5/5 — Kinda Perfect *2025-05-13, version 2.2* Very useful and practical, all while being unobtrusive. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I wanted *2025-04-25* Mutes ringer for phone and messages when your at a location in which you want your ringer silenced. ### 5/5 — Edit *2024-10-04, version 2.1* The app is great, it should have the option to edit the names. Thanks ### 5/5 — Apple Convert! *2023-05-05* I have been using iPhone now for 6+ months and have been searching for a reliable phone muting app for probably the first 2 months: and then I came to Auto Mute! Auto Mute exceeded my expectations for a muting app! I highly recommend this appdor those that revisit places and news their phone muted. Kudos Auto Mute! ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-12-17, version 2.1* Exactly as described. This app makes life easier. ### 5/5 — Useful and Accurate *2020-01-08, version 2.1* This is genius and should be built into iOS! ### 5/5 — Simple and effective *2019-09-28, version 2.1* I have been using AutoMute for a couple of years now. It is highly effective, muting the phone when I am at work or at a club meeting and putting it back as I leave. Very occasionally the mute slips off but that’s always been when I have set the sensitivity radius too tight or when I have been in an area with dodgy GPS. That’s no criticism of the app, you just have to work within the limitations of your phone’s location service. I recently asked the author a question and received a prompt helpful reply. Recommend. ### 5/5 — At Last, I Found This! *2019-07-01* Works perfectly. Tried a number of different approaches to muting my iPhone at locations. At first, I just used the Ring/Silence switch on the side of the phone. Works, but after 3 days of no one calling you, you realize you forgot to turn the ringer back on. OK, then I’ll set a reminder to alert me when I get near my location. Worked until I got a new car, and my phone connects by Bluetooth to the car, and reminders don’t give any sound at all when I reach my destination! (There is a painful work around for this, but I’m too stubborn and to lazy to use it!) Finally found Auto Mute by Location. I initially had a problem where the phone wouldn’t unmute after leaving the location, but it turned out to be a cockpit problem: I had the parameter set wrong for what the app would do when I left the location. I had it set to turn the sound up, instead of a to unmute. The developer was very patient with me, and after several emails, showed me what the problem was. Great customer service! And, I don’t know of any other app that would do the same function! Five stars. ### 5/5 — Take your phone anywhere *2018-03-21* It is so great to be able to take your phone anywhere. ( church, movies, theatre) and know you're not going to be embarrassed over a loud notification but still can be contacted. Better than just putting your phone on silent because it remembers to turn sound on again. Thank you --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*