# Volume Booster vs Higher Volume

The clearest difference is ads: Higher Volume at none against Volume Booster's shown. Higher Volume also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (24% vs 12%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Volume Booster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Higher Volume sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Volume Booster against 4.3 for Higher Volume. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Volume Booster's written reviews are positive against 24% of Higher Volume's.

Volume Booster ships an update monthly, Higher Volume every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volume Booster | Higher Volume |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-booster-eq-amplifier/id6447246237/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher-volume-louder-boost/id6478579830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | **24.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | #185 |
| Size | 234 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguye Thi Hien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669139765) | [悦 车](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694842893) |

## What reviewers say

### Volume Booster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-booster-eq-amplifier/id6447246237)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Music, #164 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Enhance your device's audio with this powerful volume booster and equalizer. Adjust bass, apply virtualizer effects, and enjoy clearer sound for music, movies, and games. Works with headphones, Bluetooth, and speakers without needing root access.

**Highlights:** Volume boosting for all media, Bass booster and 3D virtualizer, 10-band Equalizer with presets, Sound enhancement for headphones, Bluetooth, and speakers, No root required, Visual sound spectrum

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volume Booster Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Volume Booster Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Volume Booster Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Bass Booster Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Volume Booster Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Volume Booster Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for ringtones
- 🎨 Customization options
- 🎶 Music studio features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🔍 Lack of song selection
- 🚫 Restricted functionality
- 🔴 Crashes and stability issues
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to close the app without purchasing
- Crashing on launch or during use
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Ability to use with any audio, not just within the app
- Longer trial period
- Better integration with other music services


### Higher Volume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher-volume-louder-boost/id6478579830)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Amplify your device's audio beyond system limits for clearer music, videos, and podcasts. Optimize sound with personalized settings for speakers, headphones, or earphones, enhancing your listening experience.

**Highlights:** Maximized volume boost, Customized audio enhancement, Bass volume adjustment, Optimized audio output, Clearer, more powerful sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Higher Volume Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Higher Volume Pro Weekly Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Higher Volume Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Higher Volume Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Limits functionality without premium
- 🔌 No effect on volume
- 🤖 Incompatible with other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after purchase
- Fails to connect to Spotify
- Accidentally purchased without intent

**Requested features**

- Allow testing of app before purchase
- Compatibility with more music services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volume Booster free?

Volume Booster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Higher Volume free?

Higher Volume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Volume Booster or Higher Volume?

Volume Booster is rated higher. Volume Booster averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Higher Volume averages 4.3 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Volume Booster or Higher Volume have ads?

Volume Booster shows ads; Higher Volume does not.

### Which is updated more often, Volume Booster or Higher Volume?

Volume Booster ships an update monthly, and Higher Volume every 4 days. Most recently, Volume Booster was updated on October 28, 2026 and Higher Volume on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Volume Booster or Higher Volume?

Volume Booster currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Higher Volume at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*