Comparison

Volume Master 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

Volume Master

Easily set and manage your preferred audio levels for music, videos, and audiobooks. Save favorite volume settings for quick access and add them to your home screen for instant recall.

Highlights
  • Set custom volume levels
  • Manage favorite volume settings
  • Add favorites to home screen
  • Quick access to saved volumes
  • Control music, video, and audiobook volume
Features
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Volume master app lets you select the perfect volume level so whatever sounds, videos, music, or audio book you listen sounds just right. You can also manage your favorite volume level in settings. Add your favorites to home screen and the app will save it for reuse. - Volume Master is constantly being updated and improved. - Leave a comment and tell me what feature you want to add. - Rate the app if you like it!

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

Volume Master3 screens
Fine Volume Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fine Volume Control at 4.8 against Volume Master's 4.2. Fine Volume Control also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 54%). Volume Master's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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. Volume Master 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Master has 201 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Volume Master's written reviews are positive against 69% of Fine Volume Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volume Master ships an update every 2 months, Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Volume Master versus Fine Volume Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume MasterFine Volume Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (201 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings201 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer娜 张Morikawa Tatsunosuke

Customer experience

Volume Master

All ratings201 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative37.5%

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

Volume Master

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

Fine Volume Control

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

Questions

Is Volume Master free?
Volume Master 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, Volume Master or Fine Volume Control?
Fine Volume Control is rated higher. Volume Master averages 4.2 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Fine Volume Control averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Volume Master or Fine Volume Control have ads?
Neither Volume Master nor Fine Volume Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume Master or Fine Volume Control?
Volume Master ships an update every 2 months, and Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Volume Master was updated on October 11, 2026 and Fine Volume Control on October 7, 2026.

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