Comparison

Volume Blocker and Limiter vs Volume Lock

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

Volume Lock

Features
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Take total control of your device's sound. Volume Limiter: Parental Lock ensures a safe listening experience by letting you set precise maximum limits, perfect for protecting young ears. Whether you're a parent wanting to prevent your child from blasting videos at full volume, or you’re looking for precise audio control to protect your own hearing, this app is your ultimate sidekick. No more sudden volume spikes or accidental level changes—just consistent, safe, and curated sound. KEY FEATURES: • Parental Volume Lock: Set a maximum ceiling and lock it down. Your child stays safe, and your ears stay protected. • Parental PIN Protection: Prevent kids (or anyone else) from bypassing your limits. Lock the entire app behind a secure, custom PIN code. • Safe Hearing Protection: Designed to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss by maintaining health-conscious decibel levels. • Smart Timer: Set a countdown to automatically stop the volume lock service, ideal for managed screen time or bedtime. • Sleek Circular Controller: A modern, high-fidelity interface for precise percentage control. • Background Mode: Works silently in the background while your kids play their favorite games or watch videos. WHY PARENTS LOVE VOLUME LIMITER: The essential tool for hearing safety and parental peace of mind. Recommended for anyone seeking to prevent sudden volume spikes or protect long-term hearing health. Simple, effective, and reliable—the gold standard for volume management. Protect their hearing. Empower your parenting. Take control today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/vllprivacypolicy/home

Screenshots

Volume Blocker and Limiter4 screens
Volume Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Volume Lock at 13.0 against Volume Blocker and Limiter's 15.0. 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Volume Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volume Blocker and Limiter ships an update fortnightly, Volume Lock every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Volume Blocker and Limiter versus Volume Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume Blocker and LimiterVolume Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (388 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings388 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayane KurrimboccusRizwan Rashid

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

Volume Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 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-time2
  • Pro$19.99
  • Pro version2 variants$39.99
3 purchases

Volume Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Volume Lock & Limiter Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Volume Blocker and Limiter free?
Volume Blocker and Limiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Volume Lock free?
Volume Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Volume Blocker and Limiter or Volume Lock have ads?
Neither Volume Blocker and Limiter nor Volume Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume Blocker and Limiter or Volume Lock?
Volume Blocker and Limiter ships an update fortnightly, and Volume Lock every 4 weeks. Most recently, Volume Blocker and Limiter was updated on November 8, 2026 and Volume Lock on November 5, 2026.

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