Comparison

HC Calibrator vs HushStep

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

Head to head

About

HC Calibrator

Features

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app for forklift operate and diagnose

About

HushStep

Features

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HushStep is a focused utility for precise, quiet volume control. Use plus and minus buttons, a slider, or direct number input to adjust system volume in fine increments, especially for bedtime, headphones, podcasts, and other low-volume situations. Save frequently used presets and apply them quickly from the Home Screen widget or app icon quick actions. HushStep also includes screen brightness control; with Pro, you can create more presets and save brightness with a preset. The app does not play sound effects, does not require an account, and keeps presets on your device.

Screenshots

HC Calibrator3 screens

HushStep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HC Calibrator at none against HushStep's 1. HC Calibrator also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. HushStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HC Calibrator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HC Calibrator ships an update every 5 weeks, HushStep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

HC Calibrator versus HushStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HC Calibrator	HushStep
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	13 — better	16
Further details — not scored
Size	29 MB	3 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	杭州士腾科技有限公司	有伟董

In-app purchases

None

HC Calibrator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HushStep

One-time1

HushStep Pro$0.99

Questions

Is HC Calibrator free?

HC Calibrator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HushStep free?

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

Do HC Calibrator or HushStep have ads?

Neither HC Calibrator nor HushStep shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HC Calibrator or HushStep?

HC Calibrator ships an update every 5 weeks, and HushStep every 3 weeks. Most recently, HC Calibrator was updated on October 9, 2026 and HushStep on October 10, 2026.