# Volume Blocker and Limiter vs AlmostSilent

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlmostSilent at none against Volume Blocker and Limiter's 11. Volume Blocker and Limiter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (378 vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Volume Blocker and Limiter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AlmostSilent asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Volume Blocker and Limiter against 4.2 for AlmostSilent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Blocker and Limiter has 378 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Volume Blocker and Limiter's written reviews are positive against 57% of AlmostSilent's.

Volume Blocker and Limiter ships an update fortnightly, AlmostSilent monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volume Blocker and Limiter | AlmostSilent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-blocker-and-limiter/id6475981399/reviews)** | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almostsilent/id6476859313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rayane Kurrimboccus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689944594) | [Motonari Hibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386737172) |

## What reviewers say

### Volume Blocker and Limiter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-blocker-and-limiter/id6475981399)

This app lets parents set a maximum volume limit for iPhones and iPads, preventing children from playing audio at full volume. It helps create a quieter environment and protect hearing, especially useful for children with sensory sensitivities.

**Highlights:** Set maximum volume limits, Control device speaker volume, Works in the background, Protects hearing, Ideal for children with sensory issues

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro version - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro version - Monthly plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro version - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro version - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro version - Annual plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro version - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Super fast and helpful customer service
- 🔒 Wonderful app for special needs child
- 🔒 Works perfectly to limit volume
- 🔒 Lifesaver for autistic child
- 🔒 Incredible app, should be a built-in feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Doesn't list subscription charge
- 🐛 Doesn't work consistently
- 🐛 Kids can bypass the app
- 🔒 Only limits volume for 2 minutes
- 🐛 Can't close the app

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work when phone is off
- Doesn't work, no effect on volume
- iOS 18.2 has built-in feature
- Too easy for kids to disable
- Can't close the app

**Requested features**

- Automatically enable at certain times
- Family sharing support


### AlmostSilent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almostsilent/id6476859313)

This utility app offers a specialized slider for precise low-volume adjustments, providing finer control than the device's built-in volume buttons. It's designed to help users achieve quieter audio levels for their device's speaker, even below the standard minimum setting.

**Highlights:** Fine-tune low volume settings, More precise than device buttons, Adjust speaker volume, Specialized slider interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volume Blocker and Limiter free?

Volume Blocker and Limiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AlmostSilent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Volume Blocker and Limiter or AlmostSilent?

Volume Blocker and Limiter is rated higher. Volume Blocker and Limiter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while AlmostSilent averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Volume Blocker and Limiter or AlmostSilent have ads?

AlmostSilent shows ads; Volume Blocker and Limiter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Volume Blocker and Limiter or AlmostSilent?

Volume Blocker and Limiter ships an update fortnightly, and AlmostSilent monthly. Most recently, Volume Blocker and Limiter was updated on September 23, 2026 and AlmostSilent on September 14, 2026.

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