# CrowdNoise vs Shake for iMessage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shake for iMessage at none against CrowdNoise's 19. Shake for iMessage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). CrowdNoise's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrowdNoise sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Shake for iMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CrowdNoise against 5.0 for Shake for iMessage. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

CrowdNoise ships an update every 11 days, Shake for iMessage weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrowdNoise | Shake for iMessage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-for-imessage/id6754782761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CrowdNoise, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507972292) | [Pranav Perumal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813418188) |

## What reviewers say

### CrowdNoise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293)

Connect with fellow fans to support your favorite teams and athletes. This social app allows you to claim a username and join communities dedicated to sports.

**Highlights:** Claim username, Join fan crowds, Support teams and athletes, New look and mission, Team-specific subscriptions

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texas Tech (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Texas State Bobcats (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| TCU Horned Frogs (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Duke Blue Devils (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| LSU Tigers (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Oklahoma Sooners (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Ohio State Buckeyes (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Az State Sun Devils (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Texas Longhorns (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tennessee Volunteers (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| UCLA Bruins (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| South Alabama (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tulane Green Wave (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| USC Trojans (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Wake Forest (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Troy Trojans (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Washington State (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Wyoming Cowboys (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| CrowdNoise+ | $5.99 | per month |


### Shake for iMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-for-imessage/id6754782761)

This app transforms casual bets with friends into a structured, fun experience directly within iMessage. It allows users to place wagers with real or virtual currency, sealed with a customizable animated handshake. Make every bet engaging and memorable with unique accessories.

**Highlights:** Place bets within iMessage, Use real or virtual currency, Customizable animated handshake, Add accessories to handshakes, Structured betting experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrowdNoise free?

CrowdNoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shake for iMessage free?

Shake for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CrowdNoise or Shake for iMessage?

CrowdNoise and Shake for iMessage are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do CrowdNoise or Shake for iMessage have ads?

CrowdNoise shows ads; Shake for iMessage does not.

### Which is updated more often, CrowdNoise or Shake for iMessage?

CrowdNoise ships an update every 11 days, and Shake for iMessage weekly. Most recently, CrowdNoise was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shake for iMessage on October 24, 2026.

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