# Scary Sounds vs Voice Changer Effect +

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Changer Effect + at 4.2 against Scary Sounds's 3.4. Voice Changer Effect + also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Scary Sounds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Changer Effect + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scary Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice Changer Effect + holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scary Sounds has 104 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scary Sounds ships an update every 3 months, Voice Changer Effect + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scary Sounds | Voice Changer Effect + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-sounds/id308256995/reviews) | **[4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-changer-effect-plus/id6677058895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART WIRE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/304198502) | [Denisha Bhadja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754704173) |

## What reviewers say

### Scary Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-sounds/id308256995)

Bring the thrill of scary sounds to your everyday with this application. Create immersive horror soundscapes by looping and sequencing a variety of chilling audio effects. Perfect for Halloween or any time you want to add a touch of fright.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of scary sound effects, Loop sounds indefinitely, Sequence sounds for custom environments, Create horror soundscapes, Play sounds once or loop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎃 Effective for scaring/pranking people
- 💰 Free application
- 🔊 Good sound quality for some tracks
- 🎵 Layering capability - sounds can play over each other
- 🎭 Includes recognizable sounds (Thriller laugh, Ghostbusters reference)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sounds don't play or fail to work
- 📉 Poor sound quality and audio clarity
- 🎵 Duplicate/repetitive sounds
- 📢 Intrusive popup ads
- ⚠️ Inaccurate sound descriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Sounds fail to play when play button is pressed
- App crashes when pressing play button
- App exits to menu when playing certain sounds
- Sounds stop playing when phone locks
- Stuck record/looping glitch on witch laugh sounds

**Requested features**

- Add more sounds and variety
- More realistic and modern scary sounds (Grudge, The Ring references)
- Sound mixing/layering controls
- Timer functionality
- Child giggling sound


### Voice Changer Effect +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-changer-effect-plus/id6677058895)

Record your voice and apply a variety of realistic and fun sound effects. This free application allows for high-quality recordings and easy sharing with friends. Explore different voices and background sounds for creative audio editing.

**Highlights:** Apply realistic voice effects, Record high-quality audio, Share recordings with friends, Futuristic design and animations, Save and open recordings, Multiple voice and background sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scary Sounds free?

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

### Is Voice Changer Effect + free?

Voice Changer Effect + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scary Sounds or Voice Changer Effect +?

Voice Changer Effect + is rated higher. Scary Sounds averages 3.4 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Voice Changer Effect + averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Scary Sounds or Voice Changer Effect + have ads?

Voice Changer Effect + shows ads; Scary Sounds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scary Sounds or Voice Changer Effect +?

Scary Sounds ships an update every 3 months, and Voice Changer Effect + every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scary Sounds was updated on October 19, 2026 and Voice Changer Effect + on October 23, 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.*