# Big Button Box: Alarms, Sirens & Horns - sound fx

> Collection of loud alarm, siren, and horn sound effects with pitch manipulation. (iPhone/iPad app by Shaved Labs Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-alarms-sirens-and-horns-sound-fx/id379116956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-alarms-sirens-and-horns-sound-fx/id379116956/reviews.md

## What is Big Button Box?

Big Button Box™ Alarms, Siren's & Horns gives you an audio explosion of mega-annoying Alarms, Sirens & Horns! Use the pitch warper to mangle the sounds and make more annoying than ever!

Features: 
- Super-loud ear-piercing sounds!
- Change the pitch with the Pitch Warper
- Big Button Mode: Play the sounds using a massive button 
- Monophonic Mode: Play the sounds from the menu, 1 at a time 
- Polyphonic Mode: Play the sounds from the menu simultaneously 
- Change the order of the buttons

## Key features

- Super-loud ear-piercing sounds
- Pitch warper for sound manipulation
- Big Button Mode for easy playback
- Monophonic and Polyphonic sound modes
- Customizable button order

## What do users think of Big Button Box?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😂 Fun and funny for pranks
- 🔊 Realistic and loud sounds
- 👍 Great for annoying people
- 💡 Diverse range of sounds
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🐕 Useful for training dogs
- 🚗 Helps alert other vehicles
- 🏠 Can scare off intruders
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📱 Works well with external speakers

**Cons**

- 💸 Some users feel it's a waste of money
- 📉 Limited number of sounds for some users
- 🔊 Volume could be increased
- ⚠️ Some sounds are repetitive
- 🐛 Some horns not working
- 💥 App crashes
- 📱 Not working on older iOS versions
- 💰 Unexpected payment after free trial

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Horns not working
- App crashes
- Sounds not playing on older iOS versions
- Alien alarm sounds awful

**Most requested features**

- More sirens
- More horns
- Jamaican music horn
- Ability to record and loop sounds
- WW2 nuke alarm
- More annoying sounds
- Tornado sirens
- More buttons/pages
- Looping or hold function for sounds
- RV Dixie horn
- More buttons with people talking
- Explanation of sounds for younger users
- Different button pictures for each sound

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-alarms-sirens-and-horns-sound-fx/id379116956/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please Add More Alarms Sirens Horns

*2022-08-07, version 5.0*

*Sirens Tornado Siren Tsunami Siren Hurricane Siren Earthquake Siren Ambulance Siren Nuclear Siren Megaphone Siren *Horns Clown Horn Cruise Horn Rubber Duck Horn Bugle Call Bugle Charge Toy Trumpet Reggae Horn Tractor Horn Cartoon Fanfare Fanfare Air Horn *Alarms Car Alarm Nuclear Alarm Industrial Alarm Aircraft Carrier Deck Alarm Burglar Alarm Fire Alarm Smoke Alarm Silent Alarm Morse Code Emergency Alarm Elevator Alarm EAS Alert Weather Alert Amber Alert 853+960 Hz

### 5/5 — Love it !!!

*2021-07-20, version 5.0*

More sirens would be even better, but it’s awesome as it is. I use it in heavy traffic. Only I hear it.... but it makes me feel better LOL

### 5/5 — Really good game

*2020-10-27, version 5.0*

Really really really really funny and good prank

### 5/5 — Super!!!

*2017-09-19*

Lustige Soundbar!!!

### 5/5 — Post Chaplain

*2017-04-23, version 4.1*

I love it. Fun to play with specially at a meeting when it starts getting out of hand.

### 5/5 — It's awesome !

*2017-01-12*

Thank You.
Also,please pay the Android version of the paid app.
Also,please increase the volume.

### 2/5 — DONT GET IT

*2016-09-10, version 4.1*

This app makes you pay after a while it's a scam I got it when it was free than I had to pay for it even though it said it was free don't get it!

### 5/5 — Cool

*2016-08-23, version 4.1*

Awesome prank your friends with the police siren

### 4/5 — Freaking awesomeness!

*2016-08-20, version 4.1*

💪👏🏻👍👌

### 5/5 — Great sounds. Realistic

*2016-06-30, version 4.1*

Love this. Teaches dog to howl on command , or it helps.

## Frequently asked questions about Big Button Box

### What does Big Button Box do?

This application provides a collection of loud and irritating sound effects, including alarms, sirens, and horns. It allows users to play these sounds and even alter their pitch using a built-in warper to make them more extreme.

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

Key features include super-loud sounds, a pitch warper to modify audio, a Big Button Mode for simple playback, Monophonic Mode for single sounds, and Polyphonic Mode for simultaneous playback. You can also change the order of the sound buttons.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### Who would enjoy using this app?

This app is designed for users who enjoy loud, attention-grabbing, or humorous sound effects. It's suitable for entertainment purposes, pranks, or simply for those who appreciate extreme audio.

### Can I play multiple sounds at once?

Yes, the app offers a Polyphonic Mode which allows you to play multiple sounds simultaneously from the menu. This enables the creation of more complex and layered sound experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2017-06-05

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- 64 bit compatibility
- Support for new screen sizes

### 4.1 — 2014-03-29

- Optimized for new iOS
- Other enhancements

### 4.0 — 2013-09-14

- 9 new buttons!
- iPhone 5 optimisation

### 2.0 — 2011-06-22

To celebrate the release of BBBox: Animals we've added:
✔ HD retina graphics
✔ The amazing Pitch Warper
✔ 9 more buttons!
If you enjoy BBBox: ASH please support us by rating it 5 stars!

### 1.1 — 2010-09-18

9 more awesome Alarms, Sirens & Horns!

If you you can't hear some sounds or they are quiet, remember to go into your iPhone's settings and turn the ring volume up to maximum.

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