Comparison

Volumaster vs VU Meter Studio Remote

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

Head to head
About

Volumaster

This app offers a professional mixer-style fader for precise volume control, complete with visual LED meters. It syncs seamlessly with your device's hardware buttons and provides a clean, distraction-free interface for all users.

Highlights
  • Professional mixer-style fader
  • Dual LED volume meters
  • Real-time sync with hardware buttons
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Volumaster — Your Volume, Reimagined Tired of the same old volume slider? Volumaster replaces your standard volume control with a professional-grade mixer fader, bringing the look and feel of a real audio console right to your phone. A Real Mixer Experience Volumaster features a smooth, draggable fader inspired by professional audio mixing consoles. Slide it up, slide it down — controlling your volume has never felt this satisfying. The fader responds instantly to your touch, giving you precise control over your device's media volume. See Your Volume Two LED-style meters flank the fader, giving you real-time visual feedback as you adjust your volume. Watch the bars light up in green, shift to yellow, and hit red as you push the volume higher — just like a real VU meter on a studio console. Works With Your Device Volumaster syncs with your device's physical volume buttons. Press the hardware buttons and the fader moves. Drag the fader and your device volume changes. Everything stays perfectly in sync, always. Built for Everyone Whether you're a musician, an audio enthusiast, a DJ, or someone who simply appreciates good design, Volumaster offers a fresh and fun way to interact with your device every day. Key Features Professional mixer-style fader for precise volume control Dual LED meters with green, yellow, and red zones Real-time sync with hardware volume buttons Clean, distraction-free interface No ads, no in-app purchases, no data collection Works offline — no internet connection required Privacy First Volumaster does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud services. Your volume is your business. Free. Forever. No trials, no subscriptions, no hidden costs. Volumaster is completely free to download and use. Download Volumaster and turn your volume up in style.

About

VU Meter Studio Remote

This companion app mirrors audio meters from a desktop application to your mobile device over Wi-Fi. It provides real-time VU and loudness metering, turning a spare device into a dedicated meter bridge for mixing, mastering, and streaming.

Highlights
  • Real-time VU metering
  • Loudness suite (LUFS, LRA, dBTP)
  • Wi-Fi connection to desktop app
  • Auto-discovery of host
  • Demo mode for preview
  • Password protection
Features
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Your desktop meters, on a second screen. VU Meter Studio Remote mirrors the live meters from the VU Meter Studio desktop app onto your iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi — turning a spare device into a dedicated meter bridge you can prop up anywhere on your desk. COMPANION APP — REQUIRES VU METER STUDIO This app needs the VU Meter Studio desktop app (Windows or macOS) running on the same Wi-Fi network. Get VU Meter Studio from the Mac App Store or the Microsoft Store. No desktop app yet? Tap "Try demo mode" to preview the meters with sample data. KEY FEATURES Real-time VU metering • Stereo L/R bars with peak hold and smooth decay, mirrored frame-for-frame from the desktop Loudness suite — EBU R128 / ITU-R BS.1770 • Momentary, Short-term and Integrated loudness (LUFS) • Loudness Range (LRA) • True Peak (dBTP) Connects in seconds • Auto-discovers VU Meter Studio on your network • Or connect by hand with the host's IP and port • Optional password protection with a secure challenge-response handshake Demo mode • Preview the meters with realistic sample data — no desktop, no setup required WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Free, with no ads • No account, ever • No cross-app tracking and no advertising ID • Keeps the meters off your main screen and in your eyeline Ideal for mixing, mastering, streaming, podcasting and broadcast monitoring — anywhere you want an accurate, glanceable meter without giving up desktop screen space.

Screenshots

Volumaster4 screens
VU Meter Studio Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Volumaster at 5.0 against VU Meter Studio Remote's 4.0. Volumaster also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Volumaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volumaster ships an update daily, VU Meter Studio Remote every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Volumaster versus VU Meter Studio Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolumasterVU Meter Studio Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro BiancoMagnus Johansson

In-app purchases

None

Volumaster

No in-app purchases

None

VU Meter Studio Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Volumaster free?
Volumaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VU Meter Studio Remote free?
VU Meter Studio Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Volumaster or VU Meter Studio Remote?
Volumaster is rated higher. Volumaster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VU Meter Studio Remote averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Volumaster or VU Meter Studio Remote have ads?
Neither Volumaster nor VU Meter Studio Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volumaster or VU Meter Studio Remote?
Volumaster ships an update daily, and VU Meter Studio Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Volumaster was updated on October 31, 2026 and VU Meter Studio Remote on October 31, 2026.

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