Comparison

Volume Blocker and Limiter vs KB Volume Lock & Limiter

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

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

This app helps parents set and lock safe volume limits on iOS devices, protecting children's hearing. It offers customizable limits, an auto-off timer, and optional PIN protection for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Customizable volume limits (10%-100%)
  • Volume lock to prevent overrides
  • Smart auto-off timer
  • PIN protection for settings
  • Family sharing for multiple devices
  • Easy one-tap activation
Features
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Volume Lock - Kid-Safe Volume Control & Parental Audio Limiter Tired of Baby Shark at maximum volume? KB Volume Lock lets you set safe volume limits on iPhones and iPads, protecting your family's hearing while keeping kids entertained. NEW: Remote Volume Control — manage your child's device volume from your own iPhone or iPad. Pair in seconds and adjust limits from anywhere. Perfect For: - Parents managing screen time volume - Special needs families — ideal for autism spectrum children - Daycare providers managing multiple devices - Grandparents who want peace during visits Key Features: Volume Lock Technology Set custom limits from 10% to 100% and lock them. Kids can't override your settings — no more volume spikes during Cocomelon marathons! Remote Volume Control (PRO) Control your child's volume from your own phone. Pair devices with a 6-digit code, then adjust limits, toggle the lock, and set timers remotely. Manage multiple children's devices from one place. Syncs instantly via iCloud. Smart Auto-Off Timer - FREE: 2-minute auto-disable - PRO: 1 hour, 3 hours, or always on PIN Protection (PRO) Secure settings with a 4-digit PIN. Perfect for determined little fingers! Family Sharing One PRO subscription covers up to 6 family members. How It Works: 1. Set Your Limit — choose max volume with our slider 2. Activate Lock — tap the button to enable protection 3. Stay Protected — keep the app running in background 4. Control Remotely — manage your child's device from your phone Real Parent Solutions: - iPad Gaming: No sound explosions from Roblox or Minecraft - Car Rides: Peaceful trips without volume wars - YouTube Kids: No more volume roller coaster - Bedtime Stories: Perfect levels for wind-down time - Multiple Kids: Manage all devices from your phone Hearing Protection: Sounds over 85 decibels can damage hearing. KB Volume Lock maintains safe levels, especially important for developing ears. Plans: - FREE: Volume lock with 2-minute timer - WEEKLY: $2.99/week with 3-day free trial — unlimited timers, remote control, PIN, family sharing - LIFETIME: $39.99 one-time — all PRO features, forever Try PRO free for 3 days. Cancel anytime. Technical Notes: - Requires iOS 16.0 or later - Must remain open in background for volume monitoring - Remote control uses iCloud — no account creation required - No personal data collection Support: support@kbkidsapp.com — 24-hour response time Privacy: https://kbkidsapp.com/volumelock/privacy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App must stay open in background. Not intended to replace parental supervision.

Screenshots

Volume Blocker and Limiter4 screens
KB Volume Lock & Limiter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Volume Blocker and Limiter at 378 against KB Volume Lock & Limiter's 4. Volume Blocker and Limiter also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). KB Volume Lock & Limiter's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 56%). 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 Blocker and Limiter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and KB Volume Lock & Limiter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Volume Blocker and Limiter holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volume Blocker and Limiter has 378 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Volume Blocker and Limiter's written reviews are positive against 67% of KB Volume Lock & Limiter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volume Blocker and Limiter ships an update fortnightly, KB Volume Lock & Limiter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Volume Blocker and Limiter versus KB Volume Lock & Limiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume Blocker and LimiterKB Volume Lock & Limiter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (378 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings378 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 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 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayane KurrimboccusChristopher Mayberry

Customer experience

Volume Blocker and Limiter

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

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

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
5 purchases

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

Subscriptions4
  • KB Volume Lock Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • KB Volume Lock Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KB Volume Lock 6 Month$29.996 Months
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  • KB Volume Lock Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • KB Volume Lock Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Volume Blocker and Limiter free?
Volume Blocker and Limiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KB Volume Lock & Limiter free?
KB Volume Lock & Limiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volume Blocker and Limiter or KB Volume Lock & Limiter?
Volume Blocker and Limiter is rated higher. Volume Blocker and Limiter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while KB Volume Lock & Limiter averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Volume Blocker and Limiter or KB Volume Lock & Limiter have ads?
Neither Volume Blocker and Limiter nor KB Volume Lock & Limiter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume Blocker and Limiter or KB Volume Lock & Limiter?
Volume Blocker and Limiter ships an update fortnightly, and KB Volume Lock & Limiter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Volume Blocker and Limiter was updated on September 23, 2026 and KB Volume Lock & Limiter on September 9, 2026.

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