Volume Blocker and Limiter vs Fine Volume Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Volume Blocker and Limiter
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.
- Set maximum volume limits
- Control device speaker volume
- Works in the background
- Protects hearing
- Ideal for children with sensory issues
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Updated for iOS 17. The app allows you to impose a limit on the maximum volume of the iPhone / iPad. Your kid always plays video at full volume? It's not a problem anymore! From today, YOU control the iPhone/iPad's speaker volume, not your child! Get back to a quiet home with peaceful kids by protecting their ears (and yours!). This is the ONLY app able to limit the volume on iOS 17, and is also the simplest volume manager! This app works in the background. Warning: the volume limit only works while this app is still open in the background, if your child knows how to kill this app, it won't work. This app works better on younger kids. The application has been specially designed for parents of children with Autism Spectrum, Asperger, ADHD, Down Syndrome & other development delays or sensory issues. Privacy policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/5ecd70d1-8cb0-4b3e-85f7-a99121fec9af Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 1% volume increment adjustment
- Volume below system minimum
- Customizable appearance
- Mute function
- Preset volume levels
- Widget support
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fine Volume Control at 4.8 against Volume Blocker and Limiter's 4.3. Fine Volume Control also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 56%). Volume Blocker and Limiter's advantage is ratings volume (378 vs 8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Volume Blocker and Limiter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Fine Volume Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fine Volume Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Blocker and Limiter has 378 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Volume Blocker and Limiter's written reviews are positive against 69% of Fine Volume Control's.
Volume Blocker and Limiter ships an update fortnightly, Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Volume Blocker and Limiter | Fine Volume Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (378 ratings) | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 378 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rayane Kurrimboccus | Morikawa Tatsunosuke |
Customer experience
Volume Blocker and Limiter
Fine Volume Control
Bugs and requests
Volume Blocker and Limiter
Reported bugs
7 issues- 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
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- Stops working after a while
- Drains battery significantly
Requested features
2 requests- Automatically enable at certain times
- Family sharing support
Fine Volume Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Volume Blocker and Limiter
- Pro version - Weekly$3.997 Days
- Pro version - Weekly$5.997 Days
- Pro version - Monthly plan$8.991 Month
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- Pro version - Monthly$14.991 Month
- Pro version - Annual$17.991 Year
- Pro version - Annual plan3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro version - Annual$39.991 Year
- Pro$19.99
- Pro version2 variants$39.99
- Pro version$59.99
Fine Volume Control
- Support developer$0.99
- Pro Mode$1.99
- Support developer$2.99
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