Comparison

SoundPad Pro Max vs volumeCTRL

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

Head to head
About

SoundPad Pro Max

This app allows users to assign up to 150 sound sources to 10 pads for easy playback. It offers advanced playback functions like fade-in, cross-fade, and looping, with a special feature to prevent sound cutouts on wireless speakers.

Highlights
  • Assign 150 sounds to 10 pads
  • Fade-in, fade-out, cross-fade
  • One-shot, multi-trigger, loop playback
  • Sequential and simultaneous playback
  • Wireless speaker connection stability
  • Import from iCloud Drive/Dropbox
Features
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SoundPad Pro Max is a sound player application that allows you to assign up to 150 sound sources to 10 pads and easily play sound source data in iCloudDrive or Dropbox with simple operations. It is a higher version of SoundPad Pro with various playback functions such as fade-in, fade-out, cross-fade, one-shot playback, multi-trigger, loop playback, sequential playback and simultaneous playback for each pad. Also equipped with the "WirelessSpeaker Connection KeepAlive" function that prevents "sound cutout" when playing wireless speakers! Each of the 10 pads can be played individually, so it is possible to play sound effects while playing background music or loop sound sources*1. About loop playback For gapless loop playback, please use wav format sound sources, not compressed sound sources (e.g. mp). Since the music in the device is used, you can use free sound sources available on the Internet by importing them into the library. You can also download sound sources from iCloud Drive or Dropbox and assign them. A Wi-Fi environment is recommended because a high-speed network connection is required for downloading. If you are using a mobile connection, please be sure to subscribe to a subscription before using the service. Also, when downloading a large number of uncompressed audio files, please be careful of the available space on your device. When using the service at events, we recommend that you turn off Wi-Fi or set the device to Airplane mode to prevent unexpected ring tones. Please note that music downloaded from AppleMusic, etc. may not be available due to copyright protection DRM. Various functions operate in various ways depending on the combination of each setting. Even when multiple functions are enabled at the same time, all functions may not operate at the same time due to exclusion control or function conflicts. Recommended devices iPad Pro (4th generation) or later iPad Air (4th generation) or later iPad (8th generation) or later

About

volumeCTRL

Gain precise control over your device's audio levels with this utility app. Adjust volume by percentage or dBFS, fine-tune with incremental steps, and temporarily dim or mute sound. Ideal for music, podcasts, and late-night media consumption.

Highlights
  • Precise volume adjustment by percentage or dBFS
  • Keypad for exact value input
  • Fine-tune volume with customizable step sizes
  • Temporary dim and mute functions
  • Seamless integration with device volume controls
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
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volumeCTRL is a simple utility that works alongside your iPhone/iPad’s built-in volume controls to give you precise control over its level. It is designed for anyone who needs or wants tighter, repeatable control over volume level. volumeCTRL lets you set the volume level using either Percent or dBFS (decibels from Full Scale). You can key in exact values with a handy on-screen keypad. Fine tune your setting using buttons which change the value in small steps. Dim or Mute the sound when you get interrupted temporarily. volumeCTRL is the perfect iPad Split View or Slide Over companion for listening to music, audiobooks, or podcasts. Use it with your favorite music app, such as Apple Music, Spotify, Qobuz, TIDAL Music, or Pandora. With volumeCTRL, you can get your late night listening level just right when you stream movies or TV shows while everything else is quiet. If you're picky about exactly how loud your device audio is, volumeCTRL is the right app for you. FEATURES - volumeCTRL lets you set your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch volume precisely + New Favorite Volume options let you set preferred volumes for various listening cases - Selectable Units: Percent (%) or Decibels from Full Scale (dBFS) - Virtual Keypad allows you to key in exact values - Volume Up/Down Buttons let you change the volume in fine-grained 0.5 % or about 0.5 dB steps + New in Version 1.1 You can customize the step size - Dim and Mute Buttons let you temporarily lower the volume and easily get back to your previous level - Dim lowers the volume by a fixed amount (Customizable, Default: 18 dB) Super handy for quieting down loud commercials! - Mute silences the audio completely - volumeCTRL peacefully coexists with the device’s built-in volume controls — use either and the other follows seamlessly - Supports both Dark and Light Mode Appearances - Supports Hardware Keyboards connected to iPads - volumeCTRL is a Universal App - it works on iPad, iPhone, & iPod touch - User Guide embedded in App - no internet connection required to read it - auDSPr strives to design Apps for Everyone - Languages: All auDSPr audio apps support for 简体中文, Español, русский, 日本語, Français, Deutsch, Svenska, Latviešu - Accessibility Features - VoiceOver screen reader support assists visually impaired users APPLICATIONS - Setting impactful yet safe listening levels when using headphones or in-ear monitors - Setting repeatable reference volumes for studio control rooms or audiophile listening rooms - Setting precise levels for hearing aid intelligibility SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - BUYER BEWARE: Some Bluetooth devices have coarse volume implementations (see picture above). The coarse hardware volume defeats volumeCTRL’s fine software volume setting and prevents performance from behaving optimally! - volumeCTRL is verified to work beautifully with Apple AirPods - Compatible with iOS 11.0 & up (iPhone 5S, iPhone SE (1st Generation), iPod touch (6th Generation) & up) - Compatible with iPadOS 11.0 & up (iPad (5th Generation), iPad Pro (1st Generation), iPad Air (1st Generation), iPad mini 2,& up)

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: volumeCTRL at $4.99 against SoundPad Pro Max's $15.99. volumeCTRL also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SoundPad Pro Max's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SoundPad Pro Max costs $15.99 and volumeCTRL $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundPad Pro Max ships an update every 2 months, volumeCTRL every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SoundPad Pro Max versus volumeCTRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundPad Pro MaxvolumeCTRL
Price$15.99$4.99 — better
Rating—3.2 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRENAVE INC.auDSPr

Customer experience

SoundPad Pro Max

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

volumeCTRL

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

SoundPad Pro Max

No in-app purchases

None

volumeCTRL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundPad Pro Max free?
SoundPad Pro Max costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is volumeCTRL free?
volumeCTRL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoundPad Pro Max or volumeCTRL have ads?
Neither SoundPad Pro Max nor volumeCTRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundPad Pro Max or volumeCTRL?
SoundPad Pro Max ships an update every 2 months, and volumeCTRL every 9 months. Most recently, SoundPad Pro Max was updated on November 3, 2026 and volumeCTRL on November 12, 2026.

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