# Volume Limit Control vs AlmostSilent

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlmostSilent at 57% against Volume Limit Control's 12%. AlmostSilent also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Volume Limit Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (862 vs 13). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Volume Limit Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AlmostSilent asks for nothing beyond the download.

AlmostSilent holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Limit Control has 862 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Volume Limit Control's written reviews are positive against 57% of AlmostSilent's.

Volume Limit Control ships an update every 3 weeks, AlmostSilent monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volume Limit Control | AlmostSilent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (862 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-limit-control/id1418771366/reviews) | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almostsilent/id6476859313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **862** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Olawski](https://appshunter.io/developer/992268205) | [Motonari Hibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386737172) |

## 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


### AlmostSilent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almostsilent/id6476859313)

This utility app offers a specialized slider for precise low-volume adjustments, providing finer control than the device's built-in volume buttons. It's designed to help users achieve quieter audio levels for their device's speaker, even below the standard minimum setting.

**Highlights:** Fine-tune low volume settings, More precise than device buttons, Adjust speaker volume, Specialized slider interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volume Limit Control free?

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

### Is AlmostSilent free?

AlmostSilent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

AlmostSilent is rated higher. Volume Limit Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 862 ratings, while AlmostSilent averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

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

AlmostSilent shows ads; Volume Limit Control does not.

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

Volume Limit Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and AlmostSilent monthly. Most recently, Volume Limit Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and AlmostSilent on October 7, 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.*