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.
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.
- Set maximum volume limit
- Adjusts limit based on background noise
- Works in background
- Requires microphone access
- Parental control for children's devices
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Volume Limit Control | KB Volume Lock & Limiter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (865 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 865 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcin Olawski | Christopher Mayberry |
Customer experience
Volume Limit Control
KB Volume Lock & Limiter
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
Volume Limit Control
- Pro version$4.99
KB Volume Lock & Limiter
- 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
- KB Volume Lock Lifetime$34.99
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