Comparison

Volume Limit Control vs KB Volume Lock & Limiter

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

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

This app helps parents set and lock safe volume limits on iOS devices, protecting children's hearing. It offers customizable limits, an auto-off timer, and optional PIN protection for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Customizable volume limits (10%-100%)
  • Volume lock to prevent overrides
  • Smart auto-off timer
  • PIN protection for settings
  • Family sharing for multiple devices
  • Easy one-tap activation
Features
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Volume Lock - Kid-Safe Volume Control & Parental Audio Limiter Tired of Baby Shark at maximum volume? KB Volume Lock lets you set safe volume limits on iPhones and iPads, protecting your family's hearing while keeping kids entertained. NEW: Remote Volume Control — manage your child's device volume from your own iPhone or iPad. Pair in seconds and adjust limits from anywhere. Perfect For: - Parents managing screen time volume - Special needs families — ideal for autism spectrum children - Daycare providers managing multiple devices - Grandparents who want peace during visits Key Features: Volume Lock Technology Set custom limits from 10% to 100% and lock them. Kids can't override your settings — no more volume spikes during Cocomelon marathons! Remote Volume Control (PRO) Control your child's volume from your own phone. Pair devices with a 6-digit code, then adjust limits, toggle the lock, and set timers remotely. Manage multiple children's devices from one place. Syncs instantly via iCloud. Smart Auto-Off Timer - FREE: 2-minute auto-disable - PRO: 1 hour, 3 hours, or always on PIN Protection (PRO) Secure settings with a 4-digit PIN. Perfect for determined little fingers! Family Sharing One PRO subscription covers up to 6 family members. How It Works: 1. Set Your Limit — choose max volume with our slider 2. Activate Lock — tap the button to enable protection 3. Stay Protected — keep the app running in background 4. Control Remotely — manage your child's device from your phone Real Parent Solutions: - iPad Gaming: No sound explosions from Roblox or Minecraft - Car Rides: Peaceful trips without volume wars - YouTube Kids: No more volume roller coaster - Bedtime Stories: Perfect levels for wind-down time - Multiple Kids: Manage all devices from your phone Hearing Protection: Sounds over 85 decibels can damage hearing. KB Volume Lock maintains safe levels, especially important for developing ears. Plans: - FREE: Volume lock with 2-minute timer - WEEKLY: $2.99/week with 3-day free trial — unlimited timers, remote control, PIN, family sharing - LIFETIME: $39.99 one-time — all PRO features, forever Try PRO free for 3 days. Cancel anytime. Technical Notes: - Requires iOS 16.0 or later - Must remain open in background for volume monitoring - Remote control uses iCloud — no account creation required - No personal data collection Support: support@kbkidsapp.com — 24-hour response time Privacy: https://kbkidsapp.com/volumelock/privacy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App must stay open in background. Not intended to replace parental supervision.

Screenshots

Volume Limit Control3 screens
KB Volume Lock & Limiter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KB Volume Lock & Limiter at 67% against Volume Limit Control's 12%. KB Volume Lock & Limiter also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4). Volume Limit Control's advantage is ratings volume (865 vs 5) 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 KB Volume Lock & Limiter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KB Volume Lock & Limiter 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 865 ratings behind it against 5, 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 67% of KB Volume Lock & Limiter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Volume Limit Control versus KB Volume Lock & Limiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume Limit ControlKB Volume Lock & Limiter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (865 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings865 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 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 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin OlawskiChristopher Mayberry

Customer experience

Volume Limit Control

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

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Volume Limit Control

One-time1
  • Pro version$4.99
5 purchases

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

Subscriptions4
  • KB Volume Lock Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • KB Volume Lock Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KB Volume Lock 6 Month$29.996 Months
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  • KB Volume Lock Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • KB Volume Lock Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Volume Limit Control free?
Volume Limit Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KB Volume Lock & Limiter free?
KB Volume Lock & Limiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volume Limit Control or KB Volume Lock & Limiter?
KB Volume Lock & Limiter is rated higher. Volume Limit Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 865 ratings, while KB Volume Lock & Limiter averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Volume Limit Control or KB Volume Lock & Limiter have ads?
Neither Volume Limit Control nor KB Volume Lock & Limiter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume Limit Control or KB Volume Lock & Limiter?
Volume Limit Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and KB Volume Lock & Limiter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Volume Limit Control was updated on October 21, 2026 and KB Volume Lock & Limiter on October 17, 2026.

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