AlmostSilent vs BarkAway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlmostSilent
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.
- Fine-tune low volume settings
- More precise than device buttons
- Adjust speaker volume
- Specialized slider interface
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This slider is specialized for setting a low volume. It has better operability than the control center. The volume buttons on the side of the device have large width steps, Even at the lowest setting, the sound is rather loud. You can set lower on this app. Caution. At very low volumes, the numbers may differ from how you actually feel. This app is designed to adjust the volume of the device's speaker. It may not work well in other ways. The volume slider displayed in this app is provided by the OS. Specifications regarding the volume slider are subject to Apple's policies.
BarkAway
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BarkAway is a tunable ultrasonic tone generator. Explore high-frequency sounds from 15 to 25 kHz played through your phone speaker — test your hearing range, check your speakers, or use it as an optional pet-training sound aid. FEATURES • Frequency control from 15–25 kHz with quick shortcuts (15 / 18 / 22 / 25) • Power levels: Low, Medium, High • Patterns: Steady, Pulse, Siren, Random • Save favorite presets and apply them in one tap • Optional child lock with PIN • Optional local reminder notifications (can be turned off) • Turkish & English, plus system language HOW TO USE 1. Pick a frequency (above 22 kHz is usually inaudible to most adults) 2. Choose power and pattern 3. Tap START — tap again to STOP 4. Save presets from the + button when you find a tone you like SAFETY Use briefly and responsibly. High-frequency sound can be uncomfortable for people and animals nearby; follow local laws. This app is a sound generator for entertainment and training practice only — it does not guarantee any effect on animal behavior and is not a deterrent device. No ads. No account. Settings stay on your device. Privacy: https://mehmetunal.github.io/barkaway/privacy-policy-en.html Support: https://mehmetunal.github.io/barkaway/issues/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BarkAway at none against AlmostSilent's shown. BarkAway also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | AlmostSilent | BarkAway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motonari Hibi | Mehmet UNAL |
In-app purchases
AlmostSilent
No in-app purchases
BarkAway
No in-app purchases
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