# Custom Sound Box vs Itchy for Scratch

The clearest difference is rating: Custom Sound Box at 4.8 against Itchy for Scratch's 4.1. Custom Sound Box also leads on ratings volume (976 vs 31). Itchy for Scratch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Custom Sound Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Itchy for Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Custom Sound Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Custom Sound Box has 976 ratings behind it against 31, 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 77% of Itchy for Scratch's.

Custom Sound Box ships an update weekly, Itchy for Scratch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom Sound Box | Itchy for Scratch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (976 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-sound-box/id1519558209/reviews)** | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itchy-for-scratch/id6743445859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **976** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [William Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440597295) | [David Banziger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802904084) |

## 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


### Itchy for Scratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itchy-for-scratch/id6743445859)

This app provides a streamlined way to access and interact with the Scratch platform. Users can read messages, engage with projects, leave comments, and search for content within a user-friendly interface. It offers a free, ad-free experience for Scratch enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Read messages, Interact with projects, Leave comments, Search content, Beautiful interface, Easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Sound Box free?

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

### Is Itchy for Scratch free?

Itchy for Scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Custom Sound Box or Itchy for Scratch?

Custom Sound Box is rated higher. Custom Sound Box averages 4.8 out of 5 from 976 ratings, while Itchy for Scratch averages 4.1 from 31 ratings.

### Do Custom Sound Box or Itchy for Scratch have ads?

Custom Sound Box shows ads; Itchy for Scratch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Custom Sound Box or Itchy for Scratch?

Custom Sound Box ships an update weekly, and Itchy for Scratch every 3 days. Most recently, Custom Sound Box was updated on November 7, 2026 and Itchy for Scratch on November 9, 2026.

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