Volume Control vs Dabs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Volume Control
Gain precise control over your device's audio with adjustable volume increments. Easily re-select frequently used volume levels through a convenient menu.
- Granular volume control
- Customizable volume increments (0.1% - 5%)
- On-screen plus/minus buttons
- Stores recently used volumes
- Easy re-selection of volumes
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Volume Control is a simple app designed to give you more granular control over the volume of your device. The app presents a simple interface with on-screen plus and minus buttons, and the option to change the volume increments from 0.01% - 5%. The app also stores your most recently used volumes into a presets menu for easy re-selection.
Dabs
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Dabs is a simple and private way to log your sessions and understand your consumption. Track every dab, keep your stash organized, and see how your habits evolve over time. Everything works offline and stays on your device. Features • Log sessions in seconds • Track your stash and strains • See simple stats and trends • Fully offline and private • Clean and distraction-free design Whether you dab occasionally or every day, Dabs helps you keep a clear record of your sessions. No accounts. No tracking. Just your data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dabs at none against Volume Control's 1. Dabs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dabs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Volume Control ships an update every 2 months, Dabs weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Volume Control | Dabs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (83 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Splinterware Ltd | Pedro Canelas |
In-app purchases
Volume Control
- Volume Control, One-time$1.99
Dabs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Volume Control free?
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Do Volume Control or Dabs have ads?
Which is updated more often, Volume Control or Dabs?
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