# Custom Sound Box vs StrideTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Custom Sound Box at 81% against StrideTV's 0%. Custom Sound Box also leads on ratings volume (974 vs 8) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). StrideTV's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Custom Sound Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StrideTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Custom Sound Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Custom Sound Box has 974 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Custom Sound Box's written reviews are positive against 0% of StrideTV's.

Custom Sound Box ships an update weekly, StrideTV monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom Sound Box | StrideTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (974 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-sound-box/id1519558209/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridetv/id1672652675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **974** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440597295) | [Ultimate Drill Book](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455826723) |

## What reviewers say

### Custom Sound Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-sound-box/id1519558209)

Create a personalized soundboard by recording, importing, or sharing audio clips. Organize sounds with folders and customizable tags, and play them instantly or layered. Sync with iCloud and use widgets or Shortcuts for quick access.

**Highlights:** Record custom audio clips, Import and share audio files, Play multiple sounds simultaneously, Organize with folders and tags, Sync sounds with iCloud, Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.29 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable soundboard
- 💡 Ability to record and import own sounds
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing interface
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for ad-free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and playback issues
- 🔊 Lack of volume/gain control for individual sounds
- 🔍 Difficulty organizing and managing large sound libraries
- 📤 Limited export/import options for soundboards
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Recording and editing sounds can be glitchy
- Scrolling issues when tapping on buttons
- Inconsistent behavior when playing overlapping sounds
- Occasional crashes when deleting or rearranging sounds

**Requested features**

- Add equalizer and volume controls for individual sounds
- Implement a repeat/loop function for sounds
- Allow uploading of video clips as sound sources
- Improve sorting and organization tools for sound libraries
- Provide export/import options for soundboards


### StrideTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridetv/id1672652675)

Access a diverse range of entertainment and educational content focused on music, drum corps, and dance. Stream live events, listen to podcasts, and engage with a community of enthusiasts. Enjoy exclusive originals and create personalized playlists.

**Highlights:** Watch and download videos, Exclusive live streams, Podcast listening, Community engagement, Playlist creation, Background video playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StrideTV Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StrideTV Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Sound Box free?

Custom Sound Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StrideTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Custom Sound Box or StrideTV?

Custom Sound Box is rated higher. Custom Sound Box averages 4.8 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while StrideTV averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Custom Sound Box or StrideTV have ads?

Custom Sound Box shows ads; StrideTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Custom Sound Box or StrideTV?

Custom Sound Box ships an update weekly, and StrideTV monthly. Most recently, Custom Sound Box was updated on November 3, 2026 and StrideTV 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.*