Comparison

ZoomVolume vs Fine Volume Control

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

Head to head
About

ZoomVolume

Precisely adjust your device's audio levels with this utility. It offers on-screen volume control for fine-tuning and allows saving custom presets. You can also manage volume using the physical hardware buttons.

Highlights
  • Accurate on-screen volume adjustment
  • Hardware volume button control
  • Save and load favorite volume presets
  • Fine-tune minimum volume levels
Features
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ZoomVolume enables you to change the volume accurately. If you think that minimum volume is too loud, try this. - change volume accurately on display *** this is the appeal point - of course you can change volume with hardware volume button - save/load your favorite as preset volume **Bluetooth Limitation** - With Bluetooth devices (earphones/speakers), volume can only change in steps. - Therefore, unlike wired devices, fine-tuning with the slider on the right is not possible.

About

Fine Volume Control

Gain precise control over your device's audio with fine-grained volume adjustments, even below the system's minimum. Customize the app's appearance and utilize preset functions for quick volume changes. Ideal for music lovers and video enthusiasts seeking their perfect sound levels.

Highlights
  • 1% volume increment adjustment
  • Volume below system minimum
  • Customizable appearance
  • Mute function
  • Preset volume levels
  • Widget support
Features
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Fine Volume Control is not a volume booster. It is a tool for adjusting iPhone system volume in small steps from within the app. 【Key features】 • On-screen controls in 1% steps • Precision controls in 0.1% steps • Request low volume levels in finer steps than the side buttons • Mute • Presets for frequently used volume levels • Color customization for the standard design • Home Screen widget on iOS 18 or later The app sends volume values to the iPhone in 1% or 0.1% steps. The smallest change and available range that are actually applied depend on the iPhone and the connected earphones, speakers, or other audio device. The side buttons continue to use the iPhone’s standard volume steps. 【Free and Pro】 The free version includes the standard design, color customization, one preset, and the widget. Pro unlocks additional designs including Zen Garden and Living Horizon, up to six presets, widget preset customization, Safety Max, and more. Additional designs require Pro. 【Living Horizon】 Switch between Sunrise and Moonrise, then drag up or down on the sky to adjust the volume. 【Widget】 The widget requires iOS 18 or later. Tapping the widget opens the app to apply the selected volume. 【Bluetooth and external audio devices】 Depending on the device and connection method, fine values requested by the app may be applied in larger steps.

Screenshots

ZoomVolume2 screens
Fine Volume Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fine Volume Control at 4.8 against ZoomVolume's 4.3. Fine Volume Control also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 48%). ZoomVolume's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. ZoomVolume sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fine Volume Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fine Volume Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of ZoomVolume's written reviews are positive against 69% of Fine Volume Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZoomVolume versus Fine Volume Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoomVolumeFine Volume Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertakaaki024Morikawa Tatsunosuke

Customer experience

ZoomVolume

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative41.9%

Fine Volume Control

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZoomVolume

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

Fine Volume Control

One-time3
  • Support developer$0.99
  • Pro Mode$1.99
  • Support developer$2.99

Questions

Is ZoomVolume free?
ZoomVolume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fine Volume Control free?
Fine Volume Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZoomVolume or Fine Volume Control?
Fine Volume Control is rated higher. ZoomVolume averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Fine Volume Control averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do ZoomVolume or Fine Volume Control have ads?
Neither ZoomVolume nor Fine Volume Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoomVolume or Fine Volume Control?
ZoomVolume ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, ZoomVolume was updated on September 3, 2026 and Fine Volume Control on September 20, 2026.

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