I'm now confident this issue is iOS. I was able to get a similar bug using Apple Music app. Comparing the slider in the control center of iOS18 and the volume show in the now playing view. changing volume in the now playing view doesn't affect the volume shown on the slider, and volume up physical button click jumps the now playing volume to the control center volume.
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