# Sounds Grate vs Scary Sounds +

The clearest difference is rating: Scary Sounds + at 4.6 against Sounds Grate's 3.5. Scary Sounds + also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none 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 + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scary Sounds + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scary Sounds + has 175 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 100% of Scary Sounds +'s.

Sounds Grate ships an update every 4 months, Scary Sounds + every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sounds Grate | Scary Sounds + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-grate/id294773556/reviews) | **[4.6 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-sounds-plus/id981771314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **175** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 31 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) | [E K S Boltz](https://appshunter.io/developer/981769409) |

## 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 +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-sounds-plus/id981771314)

This app provides a collection of free horror and terror sound effects. Users can prank friends and family with these sounds, which are perfect for fans of scary movies. The app also allows saving sounds as custom ringtones or alarms.

**Highlights:** Free scary sound effects, Prank friends and family, Save sounds as ringtones, Halloween, scream, and suspense sounds, Scary themed artwork, Updated sound library

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

**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 + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sounds Grate or Scary Sounds +?

Scary Sounds + is rated higher. Sounds Grate averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scary Sounds + averages 4.6 from 175 ratings.

### Do Sounds Grate or Scary Sounds + have ads?

Scary Sounds + shows ads; Sounds Grate does not.

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

Sounds Grate ships an update every 4 months, and Scary Sounds + every 14 months. Most recently, Sounds Grate was updated on October 31, 2026 and Scary Sounds + on November 11, 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.*