# Volume Control Pro vs HearSafe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Volume Control Pro at 49% against HearSafe's 0%. Volume Control Pro also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 4). HearSafe's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HearSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Control Pro has 2.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Volume Control Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of HearSafe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Volume Control Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, HearSafe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volume Control Pro | HearSafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-control-pro/id1499421410/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearsafe-hearing-protector/id6445857504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaidev Soin](https://appshunter.io/developer/590615830) | [HearSafe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672811938) |

## What reviewers say

### Volume Control Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-control-pro/id1499421410)

Easily set and save precise volume levels for music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Access your favorite volume presets quickly through the app or its convenient widget.

**Highlights:** Set exact volume levels, Save favorite volume presets, Access presets from app, Access presets from widget, Widget for Home/Today screens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient volume control
- 🚀 Precise volume adjustments
- 💡 Helpful for low volume needs
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Increments only in 5% steps
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Bluetooth devices
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest iOS
- 🐛 Uneven volume changes between levels

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work below 5% volume
- Buttons/controls not functioning properly
- App crashing or not responding

**Requested features**

- Finer volume control (1% increments)
- Support for even lower volume levels
- Improved iPad/tablet UI
- Ability to set volume for individual apps


### HearSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearsafe-hearing-protector/id6445857504)

This app helps protect your hearing from loud headphone volumes by gradually reducing audio levels. It runs in the background and provides gentle sound reminders to encourage safer listening habits, ensuring your enjoyment without compromising ear health.

**Highlights:** Gradual volume reduction, Runs in the background, Customizable sound reminders, Discouragement alerts for high volume, Encouragement alerts for lower volume, Intuitive user interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volume Control Pro free?

Volume Control Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HearSafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Volume Control Pro or HearSafe?

HearSafe is rated higher. Volume Control Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while HearSafe averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Volume Control Pro or HearSafe have ads?

Neither Volume Control Pro nor HearSafe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Volume Control Pro or HearSafe?

Volume Control Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and HearSafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Volume Control Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and HearSafe on September 26, 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.*