Cackles vs DropTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cackles
This app offers a collection of funny laughing sound effects. Share these hilarious sounds via iMessage as audio text messages to bring more laughter to your conversations.
- Collection of laughing sound effects
- Urban twist giggles
- Share via iMessage
- Audio text messages
- Entertaining soundboard
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Cackles is a playful laugh soundboard—nine classic comedy sounds, one tap away. Need a quick giggle, a silly moment with friends, or the perfect laugh for a reaction? Cackles keeps it simple: colorful tiles, instant playback, and a Random Cackle button when you want a surprise. TAP A TILE. MAKE SOMEONE SMILE. Every laugh has its own personality: • Crack Me Up • Yakk Yakk • Smooth Chuck • Heelarrr • Chuckle Chirps • Baby Giggles • Snort Out • Sneaky Snicker • Laugh Off Tap any tile to play. Tap again to pause. Hit Random Cackle and let the app pick for you. WHY CACKLES? • Nine hand-picked laugh sounds • Bright, playful design that’s easy to use • One-tap playback—no menus, no clutter • Random mode for surprise laughs • Built for fun, not fuss PERFECT FOR • Breaking the ice • Lightening the mood • Kids and adults who love silly sounds • Anyone who appreciates a good belly laugh Cackles is pure entertainment—open the app, tap a tile, and share a smile. From HAPPS Software, LLC.
DropTV
Discover a world of entertainment with live game shows, comedy, and lifestyle content. Browse a video-on-demand library, use the search function to find specific titles, and easily share content with friends. It's a free and fun way to stay entertained.
- Live stream broadcasts
- Programming guide
- Video on demand library
- Search functionality
- Content sharing
- Settings and info access
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Welcome to DropTV—the channel where boredom taps out. Dive into wild game shows, laugh-out-loud comedy, and lifestyle vibes that actually fit your life. It’s fresh, it’s fun, it’s free-spirited. Drop in and don’t look back. Key Features: ● Live Stream Broadcasts: Watch live broadcasts directly from the homepage by clicking the "Watch Live" button. ● Programming Guide: Access our programming guide by clicking the "View Schedule" button on the homepage, or go to the dedicated livestream tab. ● Video On Demand (VOD): Browse video categories and click on a thumbnail for video details. To play the video, click the "PLAY" button. ● Search Functionality: Click the search icon to find specific videos or get random recommendations from our library. ● Settings and Info: Click the settings icon to access contact information, learn more about the app, and review our privacy policy. ● Share Functionality: This allows you to easily share a deep-link that directs users to the app's tab if they have it installed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DropTV at 100% against Cackles's 50%. DropTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DropTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Cackles's written reviews are positive against 100% of DropTV's.
Cackles ships an update every 5 months, DropTV every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cackles | DropTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAPPS Software LLC | Jason Rebeiro |
Customer experience
Cackles
DropTV
In-app purchases
Cackles
No in-app purchases
DropTV
No in-app purchases







