# Increase Volume vs Volume Control

Increase Volume and Volume Control both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Volume Control's written reviews are positive against 17% of Increase Volume's. Volume Control also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Increase Volume's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (429 vs 92). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Increase Volume sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Volume Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Increase Volume against 4.5 for Volume Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 429 and 92 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Increase Volume's written reviews are positive against 75% of Volume Control's.

Increase Volume ships an update every 5 days, Volume Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Increase Volume | Volume Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/increase-volume-sound-booster/id6473355110/reviews) | **[4.5 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-control/id6608975062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **429** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 41 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [安帮 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620855567) | [Splinterware Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569049300) |

## What reviewers say

### Increase Volume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/increase-volume-sound-booster/id6473355110)

Amplify your device's audio for a richer listening experience. This app enhances sound quality for music, movies, and calls with powerful amplification and effortless control.

**Highlights:** Sound amplification, Bass booster, Volume equalizer, Crystal-clear audio, Effortless control

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Increase Volume Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Increase Volume Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Increase Volume Year | $19.99 | per year |


### Volume Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-control/id6608975062)

Gain precise control over your device's audio with adjustable volume increments. Easily re-select frequently used volume levels through a convenient menu.

**Highlights:** Granular volume control, Customizable volume increments (0.1% - 5%), On-screen plus/minus buttons, Stores recently used volumes, Easy re-selection of volumes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volume Control, One-time | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Increase Volume free?

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

### Is Volume Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Increase Volume or Volume Control?

Volume Control is rated higher. Increase Volume averages 4.4 out of 5 from 429 ratings, while Volume Control averages 4.5 from 92 ratings.

### Do Increase Volume or Volume Control have ads?

Neither Increase Volume nor Volume Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Increase Volume or Volume Control?

Increase Volume ships an update every 5 days, and Volume Control every 2 months. Most recently, Increase Volume was updated on October 30, 2026 and Volume Control on October 24, 2026.

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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.*