# Sounds Grate vs Big Button Box 2 Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Big Button Box 2 Lite at 4.5 against Sounds Grate's 3.5. Big Button Box 2 Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (238 vs 4). Sounds Grate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sounds Grate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Big Button Box 2 Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Big Button Box 2 Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Button Box 2 Lite has 238 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Sounds Grate's written reviews are positive against 74% of Big Button Box 2 Lite's.

Sounds Grate ships an update every 4 months, Big Button Box 2 Lite every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sounds Grate | Big Button Box 2 Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-grate/id294773556/reviews) | **[4.5 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-2-lite-sounds/id387676848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **238** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valup Technology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/294773559) | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) |

## What reviewers say

### Sounds Grate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-grate/id294773556)

This app offers a unique collection of high-quality sound effects for pranking friends. Customize sounds to add a personal touch to your jokes. Unlock more sounds or go ad-free with a premium version.

**Highlights:** Unique sound effects, High-quality audio, Customizable sounds, In-app sound purchases, Ad-free premium version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'plate & fork', 'styrofoam' | $0.99 | one-time |
| 'dentist', 'marker pen' | $0.99 | one-time |
| 'knuckle cracking', 'running nose' | $0.99 | one-time |
| "paper folding" & "fart" | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Effectively annoys people as intended
- 💰 Free app with good value
- 🎨 Interactive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎵 Realistic and convincing sound effects
- 📱 Showcases iPhone capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on startup for some users
- 🔇 Sound not working despite volume adjustments
- 🔋 Drains battery rapidly
- 📉 Limited number of free sounds
- 💸 Removed sounds now require paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before loading on some devices
- No sound output despite full volume
- Rapid battery drain
- Sound not working after reset
- iOS 5 and iOS 6 compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- More diverse annoying sounds
- Restore previously removed sounds (fork/plate, styrofoam, dentist, train)
- Improve sound realism and variety
- Add new sounds: baby crying, vomiting, potato chip bag, paper wading, squeaky balloon, dial-up internet, grinder on metal, chair squeaking
- Better knuckle cracking sound (not bubble wrap)


### Big Button Box 2 Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-2-lite-sounds/id387676848)

This application provides a collection of large, interactive buttons that trigger loud, amusing sound effects. It includes a unique feature for altering the pitch of sounds using device motion.

**Highlights:** Large interactive buttons, Mega-loud sound effects, Motion controlled pitch shift, Soundboard functionality, Funny sounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining for pranks
- 👍 Fun and easy to use interface
- 🎵 Variety of sound effects available
- 😄 Great for annoying friends and family
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free version with paywall for additional buttons
- 🔊 Poor sound quality and fake-sounding audio
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- 🔇 No sound output on some devices despite volume being up
- ⚠️ Repetitive content gets boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- No sound output despite volume settings being correct
- Incompatible with iPhone 4S and iOS 5
- App crashes on startup
- Sound buttons not functioning properly
- App stops working after loading

**Requested features**

- More buttons and sound effects
- Judge's gavel banging sound
- Multiple pages for button organization
- Ability to record and playback button sequences
- Tactical nuke sound effect reference


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sounds Grate free?

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

### Is Big Button Box 2 Lite free?

Big Button Box 2 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sounds Grate or Big Button Box 2 Lite?

Big Button Box 2 Lite is rated higher. Sounds Grate averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Big Button Box 2 Lite averages 4.5 from 238 ratings.

### Do Sounds Grate or Big Button Box 2 Lite have ads?

Neither Sounds Grate nor Big Button Box 2 Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sounds Grate or Big Button Box 2 Lite?

Sounds Grate ships an update every 4 months, and Big Button Box 2 Lite every 9 months. Most recently, Sounds Grate was updated on October 19, 2026 and Big Button Box 2 Lite on October 21, 2026.

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