# Volume Limit Control vs Max Volume Guard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Max Volume Guard at 50% against Volume Limit Control's 12%. Max Volume Guard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). Volume Limit Control's advantage is ratings volume (862 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Max Volume Guard holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Limit Control has 862 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Max Volume Guard's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volume Limit Control | Max Volume Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (862 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-limit-control/id1418771366/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-volume-guard/id6739848901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **862** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Olawski](https://appshunter.io/developer/992268205) | [INTEGRATED UNITS PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/883522863) |

## 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


### Max Volume Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-volume-guard/id6739848901)

This app helps protect hearing by setting maximum volume limits on devices. It runs in the background, offers passcode protection for settings, and has a user-friendly interface for easy customization.

**Highlights:** Volume limiting for hearing protection, Background monitoring for constant enforcement, Passcode protection for settings, User-friendly and intuitive interface, Customizable volume and passcode settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Max Volume Guard free?

Max Volume Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Volume Limit Control or Max Volume Guard?

Max Volume Guard is rated higher. Volume Limit Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 862 ratings, while Max Volume Guard averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Volume Limit Control or Max Volume Guard have ads?

Neither Volume Limit Control nor Max Volume Guard shows ads.

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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.*