# Sounds Grate vs Scary Sounds and Effects

The clearest difference is rating: Scary Sounds and Effects at 4.4 against Sounds Grate's 3.5. Scary Sounds and Effects also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (206 vs 4). Sounds Grate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sounds Grate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Scary Sounds and Effects asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scary Sounds and Effects holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scary Sounds and Effects has 206 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Sounds Grate's written reviews are positive against 45% of Scary Sounds and Effects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sounds Grate ships an update every 4 months, Scary Sounds and Effects every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sounds Grate | Scary Sounds and Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-grate/id294773556/reviews) | **[4.4 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-sounds-and-effects/id981237382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valup Technology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/294773559) | [Jason Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/981227960) |

## 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)


### Scary Sounds and Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-sounds-and-effects/id981237382)

Access a collection of popular scary sound effects and ringtones for your device. Use them for notifications, alarms, or to prank friends. The app offers free access to a variety of spooky sounds with regular updates.

**Highlights:** Free scary ringtones, Sound effects library, Set as ringtone, Set as notification, Set as alarm, Easy to use interface, New sounds updated regularly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sounds Grate free?

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

### Is Scary Sounds and Effects free?

Scary Sounds and Effects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sounds Grate or Scary Sounds and Effects?

Scary Sounds and Effects is rated higher. Sounds Grate averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scary Sounds and Effects averages 4.4 from 206 ratings.

### Do Sounds Grate or Scary Sounds and Effects have ads?

Scary Sounds and Effects shows ads; Sounds Grate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sounds Grate or Scary Sounds and Effects?

Sounds Grate ships an update every 4 months, and Scary Sounds and Effects every 14 months. Most recently, Sounds Grate was updated on October 19, 2026 and Scary Sounds and Effects on October 26, 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.*