Comparison

Max Volume Guard vs KB Volume Lock & Limiter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Max Volume Guard

This app helps protect hearing by setting maximum volume limits on devices. It runs in the background, offers passcode protection for settings, and has a user-friendly interface for easy customization.

Highlights
  • Volume limiting for hearing protection
  • Background monitoring for constant enforcement
  • Passcode protection for settings
  • User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • Customizable volume and passcode settings
Features
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Max Volume Guard is the ultimate solution for parents who want to protect their children's hearing by managing the maximum volume levels on their devices. Whether your kids are listening to music, watching videos, or using any other audio application, Max Volume Guard ensures that the volume stays within safe and predefined limits. Key Features: - Volume Limiting: Set a maximum volume limit to protect your children's ears and maintain a consistent audio experience. - Background Monitoring: The app runs silently in the background, ensuring the volume settings are always enforced. - Passcode Protection: Secure your volume settings with a passcode to prevent unauthorized changes by your kids. - User-Friendly Interface: Easy to use with a clean and intuitive design. - Customizable Settings: Adjust the volume limit and passcode settings to suit your needs. Max Volume Guard is perfect for parents who want to ensure their children's hearing is protected, individuals who want to maintain a consistent audio experience, and anyone who wants to prevent accidental volume changes. Download Max Volume Guard today and take control of your device's volume!

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

Max Volume Guard3 screens
KB Volume Lock & Limiter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Max Volume Guard at none against KB Volume Lock & Limiter's 5. Max Volume Guard also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). KB Volume Lock & Limiter's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KB Volume Lock & Limiter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Max Volume Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KB Volume Lock & Limiter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Max Volume Guard's written reviews are positive against 67% of KB Volume Lock & Limiter's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Max Volume Guard versus KB Volume Lock & Limiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax Volume GuardKB Volume Lock & Limiter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTEGRATED UNITS PVT LTDChristopher Mayberry

Customer experience

Max Volume Guard

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

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

In-app purchases

None

Max Volume Guard

No in-app purchases

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 Max Volume Guard free?
Max Volume Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KB Volume Lock & Limiter free?
KB Volume Lock & Limiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Max Volume Guard or KB Volume Lock & Limiter?
KB Volume Lock & Limiter is rated higher. Max Volume Guard averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while KB Volume Lock & Limiter averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Max Volume Guard or KB Volume Lock & Limiter have ads?
Neither Max Volume Guard nor KB Volume Lock & Limiter shows ads.

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