Comparison

Big Button Box vs Ringing Bell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Big Button Box

Unleash a massive collection of funny and annoying sound effects with over 100 interactive buttons. Experiment with pitch shifting, customize your soundboard, and even record and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Over 100 big buttons with unique sounds
  • Three button modes for varied playback
  • Pitch shift with motion control
  • Personalized button sorting
  • Randomizer for unpredictable fun
  • Performance recording and sharing
Features
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Ready to take your sound effects game to the next level? With over 5,000 5-star reviews, Big Button Box™ is your ultimate weapon of auditory awesomeness! With so many BIG BUTTONS to choose from, get ready to unleash BIG BOOMING FUNNY SOUNDS that'll have you and your crew cracking up non-stop! Why settle for ordinary when you can crank up the volume with Big Button Box? Whether you're chilling with your squad or just need a quick laugh, this app's got your back. *** OVER 5,000 5-STAR REVIEWS! *** * "One of my favorite apps!" CrazyMikesapps.com * "Awesome - This app is a must buy!" J Lesko * "I am enjoying this app WAY 2 MUCH!!!!! I can't stop laughing" RAYdiant * "This app is amazing. I've had it 2 years and never had a problem with it" TheLindoMan * "If you like annoying people, or just a good laugh, this is the app for you" Jaymandoo Features: Over 100 Big Buttons: A vast collection of larger-than-life buttons, each with its own unique sound to keep you entertained for hours on end! Three Button Modes: Choose from three exciting modes that let play the sounds from the menu or use the big buttons full screen one at a time. Pitch Shift: Use motion control to warp the pitch of the sounds. Unleashes endless possibilities for sound effect experimentation. Personalized Button Sorting: Take control of your soundboard! Arrange the buttons in any order you desire, putting your favorite sounds front and center for quick access whenever you need them. Randomizer: Spice things up with the ultimate surprise! Activate the randomizer to shuffle the buttons into exciting new combinations, keeping the fun fresh and unpredictable every time you play! Performance Recording: Record and share your epic sound effect performances instantly! Capture your favorite moments and unleash them with friends at the tap of a button!

About

Ringing Bell

Simulate various bell sounds by shaking your phone. Choose from a wide selection of bells for different occasions, from doorbells to church bells, and have fun with unique sound effects.

Highlights
  • Shake to ring bell
  • Variety of bell sounds
  • Hand bell
  • Door bell
  • Service bell
  • Christmas bell
  • Church bell
Features
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Shake your phone to hear the sound of a ringing bell. Have fun with your virtual ringing bell. Enjoy a variety of bell sounds with the Ringing Bell app! With every type of bell sound at your fingertips—hand bell, service bell, door bell, boxing bell, reception bell, school bell, Christmas bell, and more—you’ll always have the perfect bell sound for any occasion. This app is packed with fun and unique sounds. You can prank your friends, play a doorbell sound when entering a room, or even use the famous bell sound from The Big Bang Theory to add some extra fun! Hand Bell: Ring the traditional hand bell to grab attention. Service Bell: Create a hotel or restaurant vibe with service bell sounds. Door Bell: Experience both classic and modern doorbell sounds. Boxing Bell: Add excitement and intensity with the iconic boxing ring bell sound. Reception Bell: Quickly access sounds perfect for a reception setting. School Bell: Create nostalgic vibes with school bell sounds. Christmas Bell: Join in the holiday spirit with joyful Christmas bells.. Churchbell : Feel the calm and reverence of traditional church bell sounds, perfect for peaceful or ceremonial moments. How to use: Press the image in the center and hear the LOUD corresponding sound! This app is safe to use. Happy shaking! Ringing Bell is free to use with advertising. You can remove ads with a one-time purchase or subscribe to Premium (Yearly) for an ad-free experience. Subscription details, pricing, and terms are shown in the app and in our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy links below. Privacy Policy : https://nasuf.com/ringingbell/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use : https://nasuf.com/ringingbell/terms.html

Screenshots

Big Button Box4 screens
Ringing Bell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Button Box at 84% against Ringing Bell's 26%. Big Button Box also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Ringing Bell's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ringing Bell is free to download; Big Button Box costs $1.99 up front. Ringing Bell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Big Button Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Button Box holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Button Box has 388 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Big Button Box's written reviews are positive against 26% of Ringing Bell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Button Box ships an update every 4 months, Ringing Bell every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Big Button Box versus Ringing Bell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Button BoxRinging Bell
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (388 ratings) — better3.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better26.4% of reviews
Number of ratings388 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#140 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaved Labs LtdNasuf OZGUR

Customer experience

Big Button Box

All ratings388 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative7.3%

Ringing Bell

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative71.7%

Bugs and requests

Big Button Box

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Some buttons not working after updates
  • Inconsistent sound quality
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More natural sound effects
  • Ability to record custom sounds
  • Folder organization for buttons
  • Ability to change button voice to male/female
  • Longer sound duration when holding buttons
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  • More everyday/common sound effects

Ringing Bell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Big Button Box

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ringing Bell

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99

Questions

Is Big Button Box free?
Big Button Box costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ringing Bell free?
Ringing Bell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Big Button Box or Ringing Bell?
Big Button Box is rated higher. Big Button Box averages 4.7 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while Ringing Bell averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Big Button Box or Ringing Bell have ads?
Neither Big Button Box nor Ringing Bell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Button Box or Ringing Bell?
Big Button Box ships an update every 4 months, and Ringing Bell every 3 months. Most recently, Big Button Box was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ringing Bell on September 18, 2026.

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