Comparison

Volume Limit Control vs Fine Volume Control

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

Head to head
About

Volume Limit Control

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
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The app allows you to impose a limit on the maximum volume of the iPhone / iPad. Do you have a child who always plays video at full blast? This is not a problem anymore! From today, YOU control your iPhone/iPad's speaker volume, not your child! Volume Limit is the only parental volume manager that works with iOS 12! The app works by monitoring the background noise. In loud spaces, the app allows to increase the volume limit a little bit above the set value. In quiet rooms, it sticks with defined value. The app requires access to a microphone. The app can work in the background. The application has been specially designed for parents of children with Autism Spectrum, Asperger, Down Syndrome & other development delays or sensory issues.

About

Fine Volume Control

Gain precise control over your device's audio with fine-grained volume adjustments, even below the system's minimum. Customize the app's appearance and utilize preset functions for quick volume changes. Ideal for music lovers and video enthusiasts seeking their perfect sound levels.

Highlights
  • 1% volume increment adjustment
  • Volume below system minimum
  • Customizable appearance
  • Mute function
  • Preset volume levels
  • Widget support
Features
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Fine Volume Control lets you adjust iPhone system volume in small steps from within the app. It is not a volume booster. Key features • On-screen controls in 1% steps • Precision mode with 0.1% steps • Mute • Save frequently used volume levels as presets with names and icons • Customize the colors of the standard design • Access presets from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Apply saved presets with Shortcuts • Use Safety Max to limit volume values set through the app The app sends volume values to the iPhone in 1% or 0.1% steps. The smallest change and available range actually applied depend on the iPhone and the connected earphones, speakers, or other audio device. The side buttons continue to use the iPhone’s standard volume steps. Free and Pro The free version includes the standard design, color customization, one preset with a name and icon, widgets, and Shortcuts. You can also turn Safety Max on or off for free. Pro unlocks additional designs, including Zen Garden and Sky, up to six presets, changes to the legacy widget’s dedicated volume value, and changes to the Safety Max limit. Widgets and Shortcuts Widgets for selecting saved presets require iOS 17 or later. Choose a saved preset or the legacy widget’s dedicated volume value. Tapping a widget opens the app and applies the volume. Applying saved presets with Shortcuts requires iOS 17 or later. Naming a preset “Sleep” does not create a schedule, timer, or automatic action. Control Center On iOS 18 or later, add a dedicated control to access a selected preset. Using the control opens the app and applies the saved volume. Safety Max When enabled, Safety Max limits volume values set through the app. A brief notice appears on the main screen when the requested volume exceeds the limit. Changing the limit requires Pro. Sky Switch between Sunrise and Moonrise, then drag up or down on the sky to adjust the volume. Bluetooth and external audio devices Depending on the device and connection method, fine values requested by the app may be applied in larger steps.

Screenshots

Volume Limit Control3 screens
Fine Volume Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fine Volume Control at 69% against Volume Limit Control's 12%. Fine Volume Control also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4). Volume Limit Control's advantage is ratings volume (862 vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Volume Limit Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fine Volume Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fine Volume Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Limit Control has 862 ratings behind it against 8, 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 69% of Fine Volume Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volume Limit Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Volume Limit Control versus Fine Volume Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume Limit ControlFine Volume Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (862 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings862 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin OlawskiMorikawa Tatsunosuke

Customer experience

Volume Limit Control

All ratings862 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative80.5%

Fine Volume Control

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Volume Limit Control

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

Fine Volume Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Volume Limit Control

One-time1
  • Pro version$4.99
3 purchases

Fine Volume Control

One-time3
  • Support developer$0.99
  • Pro Mode$1.99
  • Support developer$2.99

Questions

Is Volume Limit Control free?
Volume Limit Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fine Volume Control free?
Fine Volume Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volume Limit Control or Fine Volume Control?
Fine Volume Control is rated higher. Volume Limit Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 862 ratings, while Fine Volume Control averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Volume Limit Control or Fine Volume Control have ads?
Neither Volume Limit Control nor Fine Volume Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume Limit Control or Fine Volume Control?
Volume Limit Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Volume Limit Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Fine Volume Control on October 7, 2026.

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