Comparison

Calculator Widget 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

Calculator Widget

Enhance your device with dynamic widgets and interactive features. Access a calculator directly from your home screen or dynamic island. View your calculation history and utilize standby mode for quick access.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island support
  • Interactive widget
  • Standby mode
  • Live Activities
  • Calculation history
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- Support Dynamic Island. - Support Interactive Widget. - Support Standby. - Support Live Activities. Please open the app at least once to add widgets.

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 lets you adjust iPhone system volume in small steps from within the app. It is not a volume booster. Key features • On-screen controls in 1% steps • Precision mode with 0.1% steps • Mute • Save frequently used volume levels as presets with names and icons • Customize the colors of the standard design • Access presets from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Apply saved presets with Shortcuts • Use Safety Max to limit volume values set through the app The app sends volume values to the iPhone in 1% or 0.1% steps. The smallest change and available range 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 with a name and icon, widgets, and Shortcuts. You can also turn Safety Max on or off for free. Pro unlocks additional designs, including Zen Garden and Sky, up to six presets, changes to the legacy widget’s dedicated volume value, and changes to the Safety Max limit. Widgets and Shortcuts Widgets for selecting saved presets require iOS 17 or later. Choose a saved preset or the legacy widget’s dedicated volume value. Tapping a widget opens the app and applies the volume. Applying saved presets with Shortcuts requires iOS 17 or later. Naming a preset “Sleep” does not create a schedule, timer, or automatic action. Control Center On iOS 18 or later, add a dedicated control to access a selected preset. Using the control opens the app and applies the saved volume. Safety Max When enabled, Safety Max limits volume values set through the app. A brief notice appears on the main screen when the requested volume exceeds the limit. Changing the limit requires Pro. Sky Switch between Sunrise and Moonrise, then drag up or down on the sky to adjust the 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

Calculator Widget4 screens
Fine Volume Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Calculator Widget and Fine Volume Control both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Calculator Widget's written reviews are positive against 69% of Fine Volume Control's. Calculator Widget also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (41 vs 8). On price, rating, 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. Calculator Widget sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Calculator Widget against 4.8 for Fine Volume Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Widget has 41 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Calculator Widget's written reviews are positive against 69% of Fine Volume Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Widget ships an update fortnightly, Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calculator Widget versus Fine Volume Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator WidgetFine Volume Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better68.8% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZIJIAN CHENMorikawa Tatsunosuke

Customer experience

Calculator Widget

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fine Volume Control

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calculator Widget

One-time2
  • Pro-Offer$1.99
  • Pro Version$2.49
3 purchases

Fine Volume Control

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

Questions

Is Calculator Widget free?
Calculator Widget 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, Calculator Widget or Fine Volume Control?
Fine Volume Control is rated higher. Calculator Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Fine Volume Control averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Calculator Widget or Fine Volume Control have ads?
Neither Calculator Widget nor Fine Volume Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Widget or Fine Volume Control?
Calculator Widget ships an update fortnightly, and Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Calculator Widget was updated on October 21, 2026 and Fine Volume Control on October 24, 2026.

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