# Ba Dum Tss: Joke Assistant and Effects for Kids — Joke Sound Effects for Kids!

> Joke sound effects and assistant for kids to enhance punchlines. (iPhone/iPad app by Scott Adelman Apps Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ba-dum-tss-joke-assistant-and-effects-for-kids/id992588348 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scott Adelman Apps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/481953087)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 405 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ba-dum-tss-joke-assistant-and-effects-for-kids/id992588348/reviews.md

## What is Ba Dum Tss?

Do your kids tell "silly" jokes that may need a little help?  Could they use a little assistance to guarantee that laugh?  Then try out Ba Dum Tss: Joke Assistant and Rimshot Sound Effects for Kids.

Ba Dum Tss: Joke Assistant and Rimshot Sound Effects for Kids gives your kids three sounds to choose from after they nail their punch lines.  Choose from the classic ba dum tss rimshot, the not so great joke trombone sound, and a laugh track for when needed.  

Easy for all to use!  Simply press the pictured button, watch the owl react, and get the sound you need!

This app comes completely free for you!  No 3rd party ads or in-app purchases.  This one was made at my sons request, so hoping your kids will have fun with it too.  If you enjoy this app, please check out our others.

## Key features

- Classic ba dum tss rimshot
- Trombone sound for bad jokes
- Laugh track sound effect
- Easy-to-use interface
- Visual reaction from owl character

## What do users think of Ba Dum Tss?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Simple and fun
- 💡 Great for kids
- 🤩 Exactly what users were looking for

**Cons**

- 🐛 No sound issues
- 🐛 Volume not working
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices
- 💩 Useless app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound no longer works
- Makes no sounds
- Volume not working
- Can’t get any sounds
- No sounds when buttons are pressed
- Couldn’t get it to work
- Does not work 1/3 of the time
- Couldn’t get to work—fail
- No volume
- Won’t play sounds
- The sound doesn’t work
- No sound when loaded
- Sounds failed to play

**Most requested features**

- Add an applause button
- More sound effects
- Add jokes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ba-dum-tss-joke-assistant-and-effects-for-kids/id992588348/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What happened??

*2024-04-06, version 1.10*

Sound no longer works. What gives?

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-07-26, version 1.10*

Makes no sounds .

### 1/5 — Whaaa. WhAaa whaa

*2023-03-29, version 1.10*

Volume not working

### 1/5 — No sound

*2022-07-17, version 1.10*

This was working just fine. Then I guess it updated. Now I can’t get any sounds. What happened?!

### 1/5 — No sounds

*2021-10-09, version 1.10*

I get no sounds when I press any of the buttons. iOS 14, iPhone 11. Obviously needs some work.

### 5/5 — Funny

*2021-06-27, version 1.10*

Funny

### 1/5 — Nick

*2021-05-23, version 1.10*

Couldn’t get it to work as well

### 5/5 — So funny

*2021-04-08, version 1.10*

I got to say I love this app. Used this when I was doing my standup comedy app and it was...awesome. Everyone laughed and if they didn’t I had this great app to laugh at me, for me. This app is so good I would pay for it but guess what....ITS FREE!!! I know. Yeah so get this app. 🤯😜✌️🧠🤰🏻🧦🦍🌈

### 1/5 — Does not work 1/3 of the time.

*2021-02-04, version 1.10*

Does not work 1/3 of the time.

### 1/5 — Did not work

*2020-05-13, version 1.10*

Couldn’t get to work—fail

## Frequently asked questions about Ba Dum Tss

### What does Ba Dum Tss: Joke Assistant do?

This app provides a variety of sound effects to enhance jokes told by children. It includes a classic rimshot, a trombone sound for less successful jokes, and a laugh track for when a good laugh is needed. The goal is to help kids get the reaction they want for their punchlines.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app offers three distinct sound effects: the 'ba dum tss' rimshot, a trombone sound, and a laugh track. It also features an easy-to-use interface where pressing a pictured button triggers the sound, accompanied by a visual reaction from an owl character.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It does not contain any third-party advertisements or in-app purchases, making it a safe and accessible option for children.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for children who enjoy telling jokes. It's particularly useful for kids who want to add a little extra flair and guaranteed laughter to their punchlines, making their joke-telling experience more engaging and fun.

### How do I use the sound effects?

Using the sound effects is very simple. After a child tells a joke and delivers their punchline, they can simply press the corresponding pictured button on the screen. This will trigger the chosen sound effect, such as the rimshot or trombone, and an owl character will react visually.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.10 — 2017-09-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Updated for the latest iOS

If you enjoy this app, please consider reviewing it on the App Store.  We appreciate your support!

### 1.0 — 2015-05-14

No release notes.

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