Comparison

AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones vs PCVolumeControl

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

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About

AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones

This app automatically adjusts music volume based on ambient noise levels. It offers modes to amplify sound in noisy environments or lower it when attention is needed, all while running in the background.

Highlights
  • Automatic volume adjustment based on noise
  • Amplifier mode for noisy environments
  • Office mode to lower volume on noise
  • Adjustable in/out characteristics curve
  • Runs in the background
  • Built-in music player
Features
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Forget the volume buttons while listening to music! Traveling on noisy bus? Use Amplifier mode to make music volume gracefully adjust itself depending on the average noise. Or you wish to listen music but your attention is needed? Use Office mode to instantly auto lower the volume on any noise. All this intelligently, gracefully and just as much as you prefer using the adjustable in/out characteristics curve! Think of a world where music is always playing at the correct volume level. ◆◆◆ WHY ◆◆◆ √ You don’t have to play with the volume at every transport stop n goes, or when passing by a loud street. √ You can have full attention to others while listening music and you don't have to take your earbuds out while talking to someone. ◆◆◆ HOW IT WORKS ◆◆◆ AutoVolume will constantly measure the outside noise level with the iPhone's built in microphone (on the headphones) and then gracefully adjust the music volume depending on the average noise measurements and your personal settings. You can fine-tune just about everything and that is what makes AV so special. •••• HOW TO USE •••• Plug your headphones in (with microphone), start music playing and turn AutoVolume to ON state. AutoVolume will run in the background and do it's job. Fine-tuning and profile saving is only in full version! •••• TWO MAIN MODE •••• ▸ Amplifier mode (volume adapts to the outside noise) ▸ Office mode (volume drops to the noise outside) AutoVolume comes with a documentation BUT it can be used not only by professionals, using the pre-configured profiles made for typical noise environments. •••• FEATURES •••• ▸ Change sampling speed and duration (for reaction speed and averaging characteristics) ▸ Use Hold at Minimum function (volume remains low for a pre-configured amount of seconds) ▸ Use MicTouch protection (no more false volume inputs while switching songs with your fingers) ▸ Use different profiles (load configurations quickly for different situations) ▸ Built in Music player (access your iPod library right from the app) ▸ Shake device for visual help ▸ Bluetooth support (with built-in microphone) Median averaging is very handy when it comes to excluding short period, on-off sounds. ◆◆◆◆ features NOT included in the Lite version ◆◆◆◆ ▸ Change Minimum and Maximum volume limits ▸ Editing and saving Profiles ▸ Change characteristics of signal-to-noise ratio (inout/output volume curve) with your finger tips ▸ Change volume fader speed and increment (have the volume gracefully adjusted your way) ▸ Change threshold (set your preferences of minimum noise input) ▸ Choose between different averaging methods (Simple average or Median average) ▸ Change Hold at Minimum duration •••• REQUIREMENTS •••• ▸ You will need to be wearing your headphones with integrated microphone.

About

PCVolumeControl

Control your Windows PC's audio remotely from your iOS device. Mute master volume, individual programs, or switch audio output devices. Ideal for gamers managing background music and game sounds.

Highlights
  • Remote master volume control
  • Mute/unmute specific programs
  • Change audio output device
  • Client/server architecture
  • TCP socket connection
  • Open-source project
Features
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PCVolumeControl turns your iPhone into a wireless audio mixer for your Windows PC. Adjust app volumes, mute programs, and switch audio outputs — without tabbing out of your game or touching the keyboard. What you can do: Mute or unmute individual apps — games, Spotify, Discord, browsers, anything making noise Raise or lower the volume of each app independently Mute or unmute the master volume Switch your PC's active audio output device Automatic discovery. When your iPhone and PC are on the same Wi-Fi network, your PC shows up in the server list automatically — no typing required. Built-in setup guide. New to the app? Tap "Set it up" on the connect screen for a step-by-step walkthrough of getting the Windows server installed and running. You can even share the download link from your phone so it's ready on your PC before you sit down. Free and open source. No ads, no subscriptions, no accounts. Bugs, questions, and pull requests are welcome on GitHub.

Screenshots

AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones4 screens
PCVolumeControl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PCVolumeControl at 100% against AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones's 29%. PCVolumeControl also leads on rating (2.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PCVolumeControl holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones's written reviews are positive against 100% of PCVolumeControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones ships an update every 27 months, PCVolumeControl every 51 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones versus PCVolumeControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphonesPCVolumeControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)2.3 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 months — betterEvery 51 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaroszlav ZseleznovBill Booth

Customer experience

AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

PCVolumeControl

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones

No in-app purchases

None

PCVolumeControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones free?
AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCVolumeControl free?
PCVolumeControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones or PCVolumeControl?
PCVolumeControl is rated higher. AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PCVolumeControl averages 2.3 from 9 ratings.
Do AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones or PCVolumeControl have ads?
Neither AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones nor PCVolumeControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones or PCVolumeControl?
AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones ships an update every 27 months, and PCVolumeControl every 51 months. Most recently, AutoVolume Lite ~ Self Adjusting Volume ~ Detect outside noise and automatically decrease or increase music volume loudness in your headphones was updated on September 27, 2026 and PCVolumeControl on October 1, 2026.

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