Comparison

Cackles vs MemeChat

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Collection of laughing sound effects
  • Urban twist giggles
  • Share via iMessage
  • Audio text messages
  • Entertaining soundboard
Features
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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.

About

MemeChat

Features
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The only meme app that works inside the Messages app. No app-switching. No screenshots. No subscription. Pick a template, caption it, send it — all without leaving the conversation. FEATURES Hundreds of templates, updated weekly Full Imgflip catalog search Browse by category: Reactions, Animals, Movies, Gaming, Anime, Sports Top text, bottom text, send Saved library of every meme you make Works inside the Messages app strip TRENDING MEMES INCLUDED Drake, Distracted Boyfriend, Two Buttons, Change My Mind, Skibidi, Italian brainrot (Tralalero Tralala, Bombardino Crocodilo, Tung Tung Sahur), Chicken Jockey, 67, Bing Chilling, and more added weekly. Missing a meme? Leave a review with the name — we add the top requests every update. PRICING Free: 5 memes per month Pro: $4.99 one-time payment for 70 memes per month No subscription. No trial trap. No monthly bill. PRIVACY No ads. No trackers. No data collection. SETUP Install Open a conversation in the Messages app Tap the apps icon next to the text field Tap the meme icon Done Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cackles3 screens
MemeChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cackles at none against MemeChat's 2. Cackles also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). MemeChat's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. MemeChat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cackles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cackles ships an update every 5 months, MemeChat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cackles versus MemeChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCacklesMemeChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAPPS Software LLCWill Groethe

In-app purchases

None

Cackles

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MemeChat

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • MemeApp Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Cackles free?
Cackles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MemeChat free?
MemeChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cackles or MemeChat have ads?
Neither Cackles nor MemeChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cackles or MemeChat?
Cackles ships an update every 5 months, and MemeChat fortnightly. Most recently, Cackles was updated on November 2, 2026 and MemeChat on October 25, 2026.

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