Comparison

Soundboard Studio Pro vs SB AUDIO FX

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

Head to head
About

Soundboard Studio Pro

This professional audio playback app is designed for live shows, offering a customizable grid of buttons to trigger music, sound effects, and voiceovers. It provides advanced features like simultaneous track playback, fading, and automation for seamless audio control.

Highlights
  • Play multiple tracks simultaneously
  • Fade in/out tracks
  • Individual track volume control
  • Trim audio tracks
  • Smart Track Automations
  • Background audio playback
  • Create multiple soundboards
Features
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Soundboard Studio is the professional and smart sound playback app, perfect for for music, sound effects, voiceovers, pads, soundbites or anything else! This app offers the same extra features as the Pro upgrade in Soundboard Studio as a standalone App Store purchase instead of an in-app purchase. Soundboard Studio is designed for playing ad-lib sounds and music, with its large grid of buttons for each of your tracks. You can customise the layout, colours and detailed settings for all of your tracks. Make the PERFECT soundboard for your show, studio or event! Soundboard Studio is the fully featured soundboard solution for iOS, with all of the reliable pro tools you need for a great show. For years, Soundboard Studio has been the app of choice for many pro podcasters, studios, event venues and more. Here's just a few of their thoughts: • “For the price it knocks everything else out of the ring that compares to work on a tablet or laptop.” • “For me, this is the best of any program out there, and I’ve tried a lot.” • “My worship Live looping is in a whole new Level! Thank you guys!” • “This app is professional grade and made for—you guessed it—professionals! You won't regret this investment.” • “Podcasters, look no further: This is your soundboard app!” • “This is for serious professionals, so if that's you, add this app to your arsenal immediately.” Top Features: • Play multiple tracks simultaneously • Set tracks to fade in and/or fade out • Set individual volume levels for each track • Trim the start and end of individual tracks • Program smart Track Automations to trigger events such as playing other tracks, or changing other track volumes • Set tracks to automatically play the next adjacent track when they reaches their end • Background audio playback: Your tracks will continue playing when you close the app • Monitor and control multiple playing tracks • Add images to your tracks to make them instantly recognisable • Create multiple 'Boards' of tracks and quickly navigate between them • Assign default track settings to apply to all newly imported tracks • Import tracks from the Music library on your device • Import audio files from your favourite apps and services like Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive and more via the Files app • Use iTunes File Sharing to import files directly from your computer • Drag & drop support – Drag any compatible audio files into Soundboard Studio to quickly import them as tracks • Connect your device to an external display and chose from three realtime visualisers fo your sound • See which tracks you have already played • Low latency playback using the power and simplicity of iOS What's New in Soundboard Studio 2? • Create unlimited boards • Colours! Select from 6 colours for your tracks and boards • Collapsible view of all playing tracks for better control • Easier drag & drop track arrangement • Move tracks between boards • Import multiple files at once from the Files app • iPad split-screen multitasking support • iPad slide-over multitasking support Soundboard Studio was designed to be perfect for... • Podcasts • Events • Live theatre • Church services • Workshops • Voice presenters • Wedding planners • Choreographers • Stage Managers • Magicians • Puppeteers • Dance recitals No other soundboard app comes close to the versatility, usability and experience of using Soundboard Studio.

About

SB AUDIO FX

Features
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SB Audio FX is a powerful soundboard app built specifically for DJs. Designed for live performance, the layout is clean, simple, and built for speed — no clutter, no distractions. Just big sound pads, responsive triggers, and pro-level sound packs ready to go. Everything in this app is optimized for real DJ use. Whether you’re hyping a crowd, adding texture to your mixes, or triggering drops mid-set, SB Audio FX has the speed and control you need. Big Pads for Big Shows Designed for live use — clean interface, easy to see, easy to tap. Perfect for the club, festivals, or events. Instant Play, Zero Lag Hit a pad and the sound fires instantly — exactly when you need it. Per Pad Volume Control Get your levels right. Adjust each pad’s volume individually for a balanced performance. Buy Pro Sound Packs In-App Horns, Shots, Risers, Explosions — all custom made for DJs and events. Import Your Own Sounds (Pro Feature) Want to use your own FX? Just drop them in and use them like any other pad.

Screenshots

Soundboard Studio Pro4 screens
SB AUDIO FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SB AUDIO FX at Free against Soundboard Studio Pro's $159.99. SB AUDIO FX also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Soundboard Studio Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On 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

SB AUDIO FX is free to download; Soundboard Studio Pro costs $159.99 up front. SB AUDIO FX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Soundboard Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soundboard Studio Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, SB AUDIO FX every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Soundboard Studio Pro versus SB AUDIO FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundboard Studio ProSB AUDIO FX
Price$159.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (200 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings200 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Business Ventures LLCCourtney Lake

Bugs and requests

Soundboard Studio Pro

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Cannot get audio from iPad to Soundboard (OS issue?)
  • Tracks unplayable after copying between boards
  • System auxiliary keyboard function not working
  • Tracks not loading/unplayable when imported from Files
  • Popping noise when song stops on newer iPad Pro
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  • Sounds delayed on tap (1-2 seconds)
  • App broken/not loading anything in version 1

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add search feature
  • Add stock sound FX library
  • Robust wireless sync between devices
  • Type exact parameter values for fades
  • Draw fade in/out automation
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  • Change track button size
  • Alternative layouts (list view)
  • Button to automatically start next track
  • Placeholder/blank tracks
  • Easier way to see all boards
  • Move sounds to change order
  • Duplicate sound option
  • Batch assign track properties
  • Full keyboard control for accessibility

SB AUDIO FX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Soundboard Studio Pro

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SB AUDIO FX

One-time10
  • Sound FX - Free Demo PackFree
  • Sound FX - Free Starter PackFree
  • Sound FX - Pack Three$4.99
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  • Sound FX - Pack One$4.99
  • Sound FX - Pack Seven$4.99
  • Sound FX - Pack Six$4.99
  • Sound FX - Pack Four$4.99
  • Sound FX - Pack Seventeen$4.99
  • Sound FX - ClapBacks Pack$7.99
  • SB Audio FX - Pro Version$19.99

Questions

Is Soundboard Studio Pro free?
Soundboard Studio Pro costs $159.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SB AUDIO FX free?
SB AUDIO FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soundboard Studio Pro or SB AUDIO FX have ads?
Neither Soundboard Studio Pro nor SB AUDIO FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soundboard Studio Pro or SB AUDIO FX?
Soundboard Studio Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and SB AUDIO FX every 5 days. Most recently, Soundboard Studio Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and SB AUDIO FX on October 30, 2026.

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