# Soundbox vs Eagle Nine

The clearest difference is price: Eagle Nine at Free against Soundbox's $0.99. Eagle Nine also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Soundbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Eagle Nine is free to download; Soundbox costs $0.99 up front. Eagle Nine sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Soundbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Eagle Nine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundbox has 185 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Soundbox ships an update every 3 months, Eagle Nine weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soundbox | Eagle Nine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbox-custom-soundboard/id1512618448/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eagle-nine-locked/id6445828430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 753 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Pires](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512618447) | [Driven Catalyst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257848987) |

## What reviewers say

### Soundbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbox-custom-soundboard/id1512618448)

Create personalized soundboards by uploading your own audio files or choosing from a library of preloaded sounds. Control playback remotely with an Apple Watch and prank friends with custom sound effects. Backup and restore your soundboards easily.

**Highlights:** Upload custom sound effects, Create personalized soundboards, Apple Watch control, Preloaded meme and nature sounds, Backup and restore soundboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Great value for money
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🎛️ Highly customizable soundboards
- 🔊 Ability to upload own sounds
- 🎛️ Plays multiple sounds simultaneously

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗑️ Custom soundboards sometimes deleted
- ⏳ Tedious to add sounds one by one
- 🔇 Does not play audio from Apple Watch
- 🎶 Stops background music
- ❓ Unclear instructions for loading sounds

**Reported bugs**

- App deletes soundboards
- Sounds sometimes restart mid-play
- App crashes on opening
- App fails to connect on Apple Watch
- Custom boards lost after updates

**Requested features**

- Play audio directly from Apple Watch
- Bulk sound addition
- Export soundboard option
- Master volume control
- Larger stop button


### Eagle Nine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eagle-nine-locked/id6445828430)

Immerse yourself in a sci-fi adventure podcast exploring the impact of technology on society. Follow a character's journey through a dystopian world filled with artificial intelligence and unanswered questions. Experience a full sound field for a deeply engaging audio narrative.

**Highlights:** Sci-fi adventure narrative, Explores technology's impact, Full sound field immersion, Dystopian world setting, Artificial intelligence themes

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season 1 Episode 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Episode 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Episode 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Episode 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Episode 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Episode 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Episode 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soundbox free?

Soundbox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eagle Nine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soundbox or Eagle Nine?

Eagle Nine is rated higher. Soundbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Eagle Nine averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Soundbox or Eagle Nine have ads?

Eagle Nine shows ads; Soundbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soundbox or Eagle Nine?

Soundbox ships an update every 3 months, and Eagle Nine weekly. Most recently, Soundbox was updated on November 3, 2026 and Eagle Nine on November 3, 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.*