Big Button Box vs Big Button Box Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Big Button Box Lite
This app provides a collection of large, interactive buttons that trigger a variety of loud and amusing sound effects. It also includes a unique feature for pitch shifting sounds using device motion.
- Large interactive buttons
- Booming sound effects
- Motion-controlled pitch shift
- Funny soundboard
- Sound effects collection
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Big Button Box™ gives you awesome BIG BUTTONS that let off the BEST BOOMING SOUND EFFECTS! Get it now and start annoying your friends! Now featuring motion controlled pitch shift!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Big Button Box Lite at Free against Big Button Box's $1.99. Big Button Box's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 68%) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Big Button Box Lite is free to download; Big Button Box costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Big Button Box against 4.6 for Big Button Box Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 388 and 458 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Big Button Box's written reviews are positive against 68% of Big Button Box Lite's.
Big Button Box ships an update every 4 months, Big Button Box Lite every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Big Button Box | Big Button Box Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (388 ratings) — better | 4.6 (458 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews — better | 67.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 388 | 458 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #140 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shaved Labs Ltd | Shaved Labs Ltd |
Customer experience
Big Button Box
Big Button Box Lite
User reviews
Big Button Box
From 388 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great product
- 💡 Useful for teaching
- 👍 Entertaining and fun to use
- 👍 Awesome and useful
- 👍 Lots of fun
Room to improve
- 🐛 Not iPad friendly
- 🐛 Some buttons not working
- 🐛 Sound issues with headphones
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
Big Button Box Lite
From 458 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and entertaining sounds
- 🤗 Great for pranks and annoying family/friends
- 😊 Lots of enjoyment and laughter
Room to improve
- 🤑 Limited free sounds, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches with sound playback
- 💤 Not enough variety in the free version
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
Big Button Box Lite
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- More free sound buttons
- Ability to loop sounds
- Easier access to all sounds from main screen
In-app purchases
Big Button Box
No in-app purchases
Big Button Box Lite
No in-app purchases
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