# Gloop FREE vs Animal Sounds.!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gloop FREE at none against Animal Sounds.!'s 1. Gloop FREE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 24 months). Animal Sounds.!'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 57). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animal Sounds.! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gloop FREE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Animal Sounds.! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Sounds.! has 8.7K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Gloop FREE's written reviews are positive against 92% of Animal Sounds.!'s.

Gloop FREE ships an update every 5 months, Animal Sounds.! every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gloop FREE | Animal Sounds.! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloop-free/id326101033/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sounds/id580044747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RunSwimFly](https://appshunter.io/developer/324817571) | [PXL APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/519812237) |

## What reviewers say

### Gloop FREE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloop-free/id326101033)

Explore a unique interactive simulation of a viscous, glowing substance. Manipulate its properties by stirring or treating it gently to create dynamic visual effects and even shape it. Supports real-time warping of photos, images, and video on compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Interactive molecular simulation, Dynamic glowing effects, Viscosity and solidification control, Photo and image warping, Real-time video warping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and entertaining
- 🎨 Mesmerizing fluid physics simulation
- 💰 Free with no ads
- 🎮 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎯 Simple yet engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after extended play sessions
- 📉 Graphics quality is blurry
- 🔧 Difficult to manipulate without tearing
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔊 No sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- App unavailable on modern iOS devices
- Crashes on iPad after 5+ minutes of play
- Accelerometer malfunction on iPhone 4
- Blurry graphics during gameplay
- Goop turns yellow and becomes uncontrollable when touched

**Requested features**

- Gravity and tilt controls
- Sound effects for interactions
- Thicker, more viscous goop consistency
- More goop quantity
- Additional shapes and particle types


### Animal Sounds.!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sounds/id580044747)

Explore a world of animal sounds and names with realistic photos. This educational game features over 160 animals categorized for easy learning. Enjoy an immersive experience at home or on the go.

**Highlights:** 160+ animal sounds and names, Realistic photos, Categorized animal groups, Easy-to-use interface, Multi-language translations, Interactive keyboard

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Funny sounds
- 👍 Realistic animal sounds
- 👍 Great for toddlers and kids
- 👍 Helpful for teaching and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misleading or inaccurate animal sounds
- 🔍 Limited selection of animals
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive and frustrating
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Rabbit sound is disturbing
- Deer sound is actually an elk
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More animal sounds and categories
- Ad-free version or option to remove ads
- Ability to scroll through all animals
- Larger image sizes for the animals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gloop FREE free?

Gloop FREE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Animal Sounds.! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gloop FREE or Animal Sounds.!?

Animal Sounds.! is rated higher. Gloop FREE averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Animal Sounds.! averages 4.5 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Gloop FREE or Animal Sounds.! have ads?

Animal Sounds.! shows ads; Gloop FREE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gloop FREE or Animal Sounds.!?

Gloop FREE ships an update every 5 months, and Animal Sounds.! every 24 months. Most recently, Gloop FREE was updated on November 6, 2026 and Animal Sounds.! on November 10, 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.*