Comparison

Scribble Lite vs Big Button Box

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

Head to head
About

Scribble Lite

Unleash your creativity with a simple drawing tool. Doodle, sketch, or finger paint with various pen sizes and colors. Shake to clear your canvas or draw directly on your photos.

Highlights
  • Draw and doodle
  • Shake to erase
  • Multiple pen sizes and colors
  • Draw on photos
  • Background color options
  • Finger painting
Features
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Draw! Then shake to erase! Now with more colors, pen sizes, and... draw on photos! New in version 1.3: Background colors! Use scribble to draw, doodle, finger paint, sketch and trace. Great for quick note taking or fun for children of all ages.

About

Big Button Box

Unleash a massive collection of funny and annoying sound effects with over 100 interactive buttons. Experiment with pitch shifting, customize your soundboard, and even record and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Over 100 big buttons with unique sounds
  • Three button modes for varied playback
  • Pitch shift with motion control
  • Personalized button sorting
  • Randomizer for unpredictable fun
  • Performance recording and sharing
Features
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Ready to take your sound effects game to the next level? With over 5,000 5-star reviews, Big Button Box™ is your ultimate weapon of auditory awesomeness! With so many BIG BUTTONS to choose from, get ready to unleash BIG BOOMING FUNNY SOUNDS that'll have you and your crew cracking up non-stop! Why settle for ordinary when you can crank up the volume with Big Button Box? Whether you're chilling with your squad or just need a quick laugh, this app's got your back. *** OVER 5,000 5-STAR REVIEWS! *** * "One of my favorite apps!" CrazyMikesapps.com * "Awesome - This app is a must buy!" J Lesko * "I am enjoying this app WAY 2 MUCH!!!!! I can't stop laughing" RAYdiant * "This app is amazing. I've had it 2 years and never had a problem with it" TheLindoMan * "If you like annoying people, or just a good laugh, this is the app for you" Jaymandoo Features: Over 100 Big Buttons: A vast collection of larger-than-life buttons, each with its own unique sound to keep you entertained for hours on end! Three Button Modes: Choose from three exciting modes that let play the sounds from the menu or use the big buttons full screen one at a time. Pitch Shift: Use motion control to warp the pitch of the sounds. Unleashes endless possibilities for sound effect experimentation. Personalized Button Sorting: Take control of your soundboard! Arrange the buttons in any order you desire, putting your favorite sounds front and center for quick access whenever you need them. Randomizer: Spice things up with the ultimate surprise! Activate the randomizer to shuffle the buttons into exciting new combinations, keeping the fun fresh and unpredictable every time you play! Performance Recording: Record and share your epic sound effect performances instantly! Capture your favorite moments and unleash them with friends at the tap of a button!

Screenshots

Scribble Lite2 screens
Big Button Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scribble Lite at Free against Big Button Box's $1.99. Scribble Lite also leads on iOS requirement (3.1 vs 14.0). Big Button Box's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (84% vs 53%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Scribble Lite is free to download; Big Button Box costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Button Box holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182 and 388 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Scribble Lite's written reviews are positive against 84% of Big Button Box's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribble Lite ships an update every 2 months, Big Button Box every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Scribble Lite versus Big Button Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribble LiteBig Button Box
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.3 (182 ratings)4.7 (388 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews83.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings182388 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS3.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZintinShaved Labs Ltd

Customer experience

Scribble Lite

All ratings182 ratings
Positive50.5%
Neutral13.7%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative37.7%

Big Button Box

All ratings388 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative7.3%

User reviews

Scribble Lite

From 182 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and simple to use
  • 👍 Great for quick doodles and notes
  • 💡 Ability to draw on photos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Limited color and tool options
  • 🔨 Lack of undo/erase functionality

Big Button Box

From 388 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great product
  • 💡 Useful for teaching
  • 👍 Entertaining and fun to use
  • 👍 Awesome and useful
  • 👍 Lots of fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Not iPad friendly
  • 🐛 Some buttons not working
  • 🐛 Sound issues with headphones
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes

Bugs and requests

Scribble Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Drawings disappear after saving
  • Photos loaded upside down
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More color choices
  • Adjustable pen size
  • Undo/erase feature
  • Ability to clear the canvas

Big Button Box

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Some buttons not working after updates
  • Inconsistent sound quality
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More natural sound effects
  • Ability to record custom sounds
  • Folder organization for buttons
  • Ability to change button voice to male/female
  • Longer sound duration when holding buttons
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  • More everyday/common sound effects

In-app purchases

None

Scribble Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Big Button Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scribble Lite free?
Scribble Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Button Box free?
Big Button Box costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scribble Lite or Big Button Box?
Big Button Box is rated higher. Scribble Lite averages 3.3 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Big Button Box averages 4.7 from 388 ratings.
Do Scribble Lite or Big Button Box have ads?
Neither Scribble Lite nor Big Button Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribble Lite or Big Button Box?
Scribble Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Big Button Box every 4 months. Most recently, Scribble Lite was updated on October 8, 2026 and Big Button Box on October 14, 2026.

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