# Volume Limit Control vs Volume Booster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Volume Booster at 57% against Volume Limit Control's 12%. Volume Booster also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.4). Volume Limit Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Volume Limit Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Volume Booster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Volume Booster holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 862 and 682 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Volume Limit Control's written reviews are positive against 57% of Volume Booster's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volume Limit Control | Volume Booster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (862 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-limit-control/id1418771366/reviews) | **[3.6 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-booster-equalizer-fx/id1487361377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **862** | 682 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **57.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Olawski](https://appshunter.io/developer/992268205) | [Kartum Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258050826) |

## What reviewers say

### Volume Limit Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-limit-control/id1418771366)

This app lets parents set a maximum volume limit for their iPhone or iPad. It intelligently adjusts the limit based on ambient noise, ensuring audio is never too loud in quiet environments. Designed for parents of children with sensory sensitivities, it provides essential volume control.

**Highlights:** Set maximum volume limit, Adjusts limit based on background noise, Works in background, Requires microphone access, Parental control for children's devices

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Helpful for special needs kids
- 🔒 Allows volume control with password

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work consistently
- 🐛 Resets volume settings frequently
- 🐛 Can be easily bypassed by closing the app

**Reported bugs**

- Volume limit doesn't stay set
- Restore purchase feature doesn't work
- App crashes or stops functioning after a short time

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock volume controls even when app is closed
- Option to set a fixed volume limit that cannot be exceeded
- Compatibility with Bluetooth devices


### Volume Booster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-booster-equalizer-fx/id1487361377)

Enhance your device's audio with this app, offering volume boosting, bass enhancement, and a customizable equalizer. It includes an offline music player with 3D surround sound capabilities, allowing you to fine-tune audio for music, videos, and more.

**Highlights:** Volume boosting up to 1000%, Bass booster and virtualizer, 10-band customizable equalizer, Offline music player, 3D surround sound with 8D effects, Supports various audio formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly unlimited | $3.99 | per month |
| Quarterly unlimited | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly unlimited | $9.99 | per year |
| Volume Booster Pro, Lifetime! | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Volume booster
- 👍 Excellent sound quality
- 🔋 Enhances audio experience
- 🔊 Powerful bass boost
- 🎧 Works well with speakers/headphones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with existing music
- 💰 Requires subscription for full features
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔌 Doesn't work with all devices
- 🤔 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Volume boost not working consistently
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Equalizer controls
- Ability to save custom settings
- Integration with music streaming apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volume Limit Control free?

Volume Limit Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Volume Booster free?

Volume Booster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Volume Limit Control or Volume Booster?

Volume Booster is rated higher. Volume Limit Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 862 ratings, while Volume Booster averages 3.6 from 682 ratings.

### Do Volume Limit Control or Volume Booster have ads?

Volume Booster shows ads; Volume Limit Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Volume Limit Control or Volume Booster?

Volume Limit Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Volume Booster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Volume Limit Control was updated on October 18, 2026 and Volume Booster on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*