Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Set maximum volume limits
  • Control device speaker volume
  • Works in the background
  • Protects hearing
  • Ideal for children with sensory issues
Features
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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/

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 Blocker and Limiter4 screens
Fine Volume Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Volume Blocker and Limiter versus Fine Volume Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume Blocker and LimiterFine Volume Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (378 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings378 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayane KurrimboccusMorikawa Tatsunosuke

Customer experience

Volume Blocker and Limiter

All ratings378 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative40.4%

Fine Volume Control

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative12.5%

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

10 purchases

Volume Blocker and Limiter

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time3
  • Pro$19.99
  • Pro version2 variants$39.99
  • Pro version$59.99
3 purchases

Fine Volume Control

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

Questions

Is Volume Blocker and Limiter free?
Volume Blocker and Limiter 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 Blocker and Limiter or Fine Volume Control?
Fine Volume Control is rated higher. Volume Blocker and Limiter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Fine Volume Control averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Volume Blocker and Limiter or Fine Volume Control have ads?
Neither Volume Blocker and Limiter nor Fine Volume Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume Blocker and Limiter or Fine Volume Control?
Volume Blocker and Limiter ships an update fortnightly, and Fine Volume Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Volume Blocker and Limiter was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fine Volume Control on October 7, 2026.

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