Big Button Box vs Shut Up Button
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!
Shut Up Button
This app allows users to express the desire for someone to be quiet with a simple button press. It also provides phrases for telling someone to "shut up" in almost 50 different languages.
- Expresses desire for silence
- Plays a "shut up" sound
- Lists "shut up" phrases in 50 languages
- Free to use
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Want to tell someone to SHUT UP but finding it hard to say? Let Shut Up Button do the work for you... for FREE! The Shut Up Button also lists how to say Shut Up in nearly 50 languages so that you can let foreigners know you care.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shut Up Button at Free against Big Button Box's $1.99. Shut Up Button also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Big Button Box's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 59%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Shut Up Button 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.
Big Button Box holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 388 and 458 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Big Button Box's written reviews are positive against 59% of Shut Up Button's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Button Box | Shut Up Button |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (388 ratings) — better | 4.5 (458 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews — better | 59.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 388 | 458 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shaved Labs Ltd | Shaved Labs Ltd |
Customer experience
Big Button Box
Shut Up Button
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
Shut Up Button
From 458 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 😂 Great for pranking people
- 🤫 Effective at making people shut up
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🤔 Limited functionality (just one button)
- 🙄 Pointless for some users
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
Shut Up Button
Reported bugs
2 issues- Language translations not always accurate
- Button doesn't always work as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Add more buttons with different languages or sounds
- Improve responsiveness and stability
- Provide more customization options
In-app purchases
Big Button Box
No in-app purchases
Shut Up Button
No in-app purchases
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