Comparison

Volume Remote vs Safety Light

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

Head to head
About

Volume Remote

Control your Mac's volume and put it to sleep remotely over your wireless network. Ideal for enjoying media or managing your computer from another room. Offers optional password protection for added security.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac volume control
  • Remote Mac sleep function
  • Wireless network operation
  • Multi-device support
  • Optional password protection
Features
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Provides remote control of the volume of your Mac computer. You mute the sound. You can also remotely put your computer to sleep. Great when listening to music or watching a movie on your computer. The Volume Remote app can be used from any room in your house, or the convenience of your arm chair. The app uses your wireless network so it doesn't suffer the drawbacks of infra-red controllers. Features • Remotely control your computer's volume • Remotely sleep your computer • Works from multiple iOS devices at the same time • Optional password protection, to stop the kids taking over. (Set the password in the server software). Requires • A MacOS computer with system software OS-X 10.10 or later installed • An iPhone or iPad with the Volume Remote software installed • Installation of free server software on the Mac Free server software can be obtained from https://www.jazzmedia.com.au/volume/ If you have a feature request or bug to report, please use the support link instead of leaving a comment. In this way we can better communication with you to resolve any issue. Thank you.

About

Safety Light

Enhance your visibility at night with a powerful flashlight and high-visibility color light. This app helps drivers and cyclists notice you, ensuring safer walks, runs, and bike rides in the dark. It works on both iPhone and Apple Watch with a single purchase.

Highlights
  • Rear LED flashlight
  • Full screen color light
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
  • Multiple color options
  • Various flash modes (Blink, Strobe, SOS)
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Be seen. Light your way. Walk with confidence. Safety Light turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a bright flashlight and a high-visibility color light — so drivers, cyclists and others are far more likely to notice you in the dark. One-time purchase. No subscription, no ads, no in-app purchases, no account. Walking home after dark? Running before sunrise? Cycling an unlit road? Car broken down at night? Safety Light helps you be seen and find your way. TWO LIGHTS ON YOUR iPHONE - Rear LED flashlight to SEE the path ahead - The whole screen as a solid color to BE SEEN from far away - Use them one at a time, or BOTH at once — both can flash in the same pattern iPHONE + APPLE WATCH — ONE PURCHASE - The Apple Watch app is included and works on its own — leave the phone behind - Your wrist becomes a glowing signal light COLORS THAT GET YOU NOTICED White, Red, Amber, Green, Blue, Violet — plus a custom color slider. - Red helps preserve your night vision - Amber, green and blue are high-visibility "notice me" colors FLASH MODES FOR EVERY SITUATION - Blink — the classic be-seen flash - Steady — a clean, constant light - Strobe — maximum attention - Beacon — a double-flash pulse - SOS — the Morse signal - Breathe — a gentle, calm glow BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD - One big Turn on / Turn off button; glove-friendly - Instant on; the light fills the whole screen - Remembers your last color and mode GREAT FOR Walking, running and dog-walking at night · cycling and commuting · roadside breakdowns · hiking and camping · power cuts · festivals and concerts. PRIVATE & SAFE - No login, no account - No data collected, no tracking, no ads - Works fully offline SAFETY Safety Light is a visibility aid — not a substitute for proper lights, reflective gear, or emergency services. The Strobe and Blink modes flash rapidly; if you or anyone nearby is sensitive to flashing light or has photosensitive epilepsy, please avoid them. While the light is on, the screen stays awake and uses battery, and can warm your phone during long use. PAY ONCE A single, one-time purchase unlocks everything — no subscription, no in-app purchases, no hidden fees. The same purchase covers both the iPhone and Apple Watch apps.

Screenshots

Volume Remote4 screens
Safety Light3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Volume Remote at 14 against Safety Light's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Volume Remote costs $0.99 and Safety Light $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Volume Remote against 4.0 for Safety Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Remote has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volume Remote ships an update every 2 months, Safety Light every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Volume Remote versus Safety Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume RemoteSafety Light
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJazz Media Pty LtdKatarina Kralovicova

Customer experience

Volume Remote

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Safety Light

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Volume Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Safety Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Volume Remote free?
Volume Remote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safety Light free?
Safety Light costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Volume Remote or Safety Light?
Volume Remote and Safety Light are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Volume Remote or Safety Light have ads?
Neither Volume Remote nor Safety Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume Remote or Safety Light?
Volume Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Safety Light every 4 weeks. Most recently, Volume Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Safety Light on October 6, 2026.

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