# MEME Maker` vs Meme Soundboard 2016

The clearest difference is rating: Meme Soundboard 2016 at 4.8 against MEME Maker`'s 4.2. Meme Soundboard 2016 also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). MEME Maker`'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MEME Maker` sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Meme Soundboard 2016 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meme Soundboard 2016 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meme Soundboard 2016 has 91K ratings behind it against 5.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of MEME Maker`'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Meme Soundboard 2016's.

MEME Maker` ships an update every 6 weeks, Meme Soundboard 2016 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEME Maker` | Meme Soundboard 2016 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meme-maker/id1234184445/reviews) | **[4.8 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meme-soundboard-2016-2026/id1347840679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **91K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gaurav Vashishtha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530898237) | [Danylo Andriushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666043246) |

## What reviewers say

### MEME Maker`

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meme-maker/id1234184445)

Easily create your own memes using your photos or a library of popular images. Customize text, add captions, and share your creations instantly. Offers a free version with optional Pro upgrades for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Create memes from photos, Browse popular meme templates, Add and customize text captions, Share memes on social media, Customizable watermark, Save memes to gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meme Maker+ Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Meme Maker+ Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Meme Maker PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove watermark + Use custom watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gradient Effect | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Quick Meme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Template | $2.99 | one-time |
| Meme Maker (PRO) Premium! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good selection of images
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Customizable options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Forced subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save memes without subscription
- Constant prompts to leave a review
- Freezing and crashing when trying to create memes

**Requested features**

- More free templates and images
- Ability to upload own images
- Customizable fonts and text options
- Improved stability and performance


### Meme Soundboard 2016

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meme-soundboard-2016-2026/id1347840679)

Access a vast collection of over 1600 meme sounds and 900+ videos spanning from 2016 to 2025, with daily additions. Customize your experience by organizing sounds, applying real-time audio effects, and sharing content with friends. Record or import your own audio and video clips for a truly personalized soundboard.

**Highlights:** Over 1600 meme sounds, 900+ meme videos, Daily meme additions, Real-time audio effects (speed, pitch, distortion, reverb), Customizable sound organization, Record/import own sounds and videos, Share sounds and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of meme options
- 🚀 Constantly updated with new memes
- 🔒 Censored mode for kids
- 💡 Ability to upload custom sounds
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some sounds not up-to-date
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/organizing sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Custom sound uploads not working properly
- Certain sounds not playing or not available
- Ads causing app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more FNAF, Gorilla Tag, and other popular meme sounds
- Improve custom sound upload/organization features
- Implement a dark mode option
- Add ability to combine/edit multiple sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEME Maker` free?

MEME Maker` is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Meme Soundboard 2016 free?

Meme Soundboard 2016 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MEME Maker` or Meme Soundboard 2016?

Meme Soundboard 2016 is rated higher. MEME Maker` averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Meme Soundboard 2016 averages 4.8 from 91K ratings.

### Do MEME Maker` or Meme Soundboard 2016 have ads?

Meme Soundboard 2016 shows ads; MEME Maker` does not.

### Which is updated more often, MEME Maker` or Meme Soundboard 2016?

MEME Maker` ships an update every 6 weeks, and Meme Soundboard 2016 every 2 weeks. Most recently, MEME Maker` was updated on October 29, 2026 and Meme Soundboard 2016 on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*