# iBuzz vs Sounds Effects by Whatsticker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sounds Effects by Whatsticker at every 4 months against iBuzz's every 16 months. Sounds Effects by Whatsticker also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 316). iBuzz's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBuzz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sounds Effects by Whatsticker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sounds Effects by Whatsticker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sounds Effects by Whatsticker has 10K ratings behind it against 316, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iBuzz's written reviews are positive against 54% of Sounds Effects by Whatsticker's.

iBuzz ships an update every 16 months, Sounds Effects by Whatsticker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBuzz | Sounds Effects by Whatsticker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuzz/id304684758/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-effects-by-whatsticker/id515050813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 316 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Swift Fox Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293338494) | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) |

## 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


### Sounds Effects by Whatsticker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-effects-by-whatsticker/id515050813)

Access over 600 funny sounds and memes, and create your own viral content with a powerful meme creator. Share audio clips, video memes, and customize your creations with various effects. Perfect for pranks, chats, and keeping friends entertained.

**Highlights:** 600+ premium sounds library, Viral and trending memes collection, Meme creator from videos and audio, Sound and meme customization effects, Instant sharing of sounds and memes, Categories and search for easy navigation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Weekly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Buttons | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun interface
- 👍 Good sound effects
- 💡 Ability to favorite sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous ads
- 🐛 Sounds not working after ads
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to save favorites
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Sounds not playing when buttons are pressed
- App crashing on launch
- Favorites list not saving between sessions
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More sound options
- Ability to rearrange sounds
- Dark mode
- Better organization of sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBuzz free?

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

### Is Sounds Effects by Whatsticker free?

Sounds Effects by Whatsticker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBuzz or Sounds Effects by Whatsticker?

Sounds Effects by Whatsticker is rated higher. iBuzz averages 4.4 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Sounds Effects by Whatsticker averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do iBuzz or Sounds Effects by Whatsticker have ads?

Both iBuzz and Sounds Effects by Whatsticker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBuzz or Sounds Effects by Whatsticker?

iBuzz ships an update every 16 months, and Sounds Effects by Whatsticker every 4 months. Most recently, iBuzz was updated on September 17, 2026 and Sounds Effects by Whatsticker on September 24, 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.*