# iBuzz vs CatFX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CatFX at 100% against iBuzz's 50%. CatFX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). iBuzz's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iBuzz is free to download; CatFX costs $0.99 up front. iBuzz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CatFX asks for nothing beyond the download.

iBuzz holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBuzz has 328 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of iBuzz's written reviews are positive against 100% of CatFX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iBuzz ships an update every 16 months, CatFX every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBuzz | CatFX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuzz/id304684758/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catfx/id1531026660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 16 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swift Fox Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293338494) | [Simo Virokannas](https://appshunter.io/developer/452076503) |

## What reviewers say

### iBuzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuzz/id304684758)

This app provides a variety of buzzer sounds for games and entertainment. It offers multiple sound options, including high-pitched and emergency tones, and can be used on Apple Watch. It's a fun way to add sound effects to your activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple buzzer sounds, High and low frequency tones, Emergency broadcast tone, Apple Watch compatibility, Sound effects for games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎉 Fun for jokes and games
- 💯 Great for getting attention
- 🎶 Good buzzer effects
- 🎯 Works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive for what it offers
- 😩 Too many ads
- 🔊 Too quiet for some uses
- 🚫 Doesn't work on some devices
- 💰 Paid version is a rip-off

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- App crashes on watch
- Bird chirp sound doesn't stop
- Low frequency buzz and generic buzz worth using
- Bird chirp comes out as white noise

**Requested features**

- Add more sound options
- Allow custom sound recording
- Add different modes
- Add camera flash blinking option
- Add a cuss sound


### CatFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catfx/id1531026660)

Record and play custom sounds directly from your watch face complication. Add humor to any situation with quick access to your favorite audio clips. Easily record and manage sounds for instant playback.

**Highlights:** Record custom audio clips, Six programmable buttons, Watch face complication access, Quick playback, Sound management

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBuzz free?

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

### Is CatFX free?

CatFX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBuzz or CatFX?

iBuzz is rated higher. iBuzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while CatFX averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iBuzz or CatFX have ads?

iBuzz shows ads; CatFX does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBuzz or CatFX?

iBuzz ships an update every 16 months, and CatFX every 21 months. Most recently, iBuzz was updated on November 6, 2026 and CatFX on November 3, 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.*