Comparison

Big Button Box vs Sirens!

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

Sirens!

Experience a variety of siren sounds and animations with this app. It features police, firetruck, and ambulance sirens, with an added gravity effect. Ideal for entertainment, pranks, or simply enjoying the sounds.

Highlights
  • Police siren sound
  • Fire truck siren sound
  • Ambulance siren sound
  • SWAT siren sound
  • Gravity effect for buttons
  • No internet connection required
Features
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Fun Siren sounds and animation for kids and adults of all ages! Includes - Police - FireTruck - Ambulance - SWAT Click the picture hear a siren! Join the Millions of people that have downloaded it! Annoy people of all ages! Fool your friends into believing the police are coming! Or just have fun playing the sounds! Get it now! Now with Gravity! The button moves with the phone! Download it! Also please click "BrennanMoyMedia" above to see some of our other great apps! Self contained app, no internet connection is required to annoy people! DISCLAIMER: This app is a novelty app, like for fun, to mess with your friends and family. Please do not use it to harass and terrorize people! Also it is advised that you do not connect it to an external speaker device (or if you do keep it low). If you blast some of these noises really loudly, as with any sound, you could really damage your hearing! Use the app responsibly at a reasonable volume, and be careful not to hurt yourself or others. BrennanMoyMedia assumes no responsibility to damage you cause yourself, others, or to property! Thanks and have fun with it!

Screenshots

Big Button Box4 screens
Sirens!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sirens! at Free against Big Button Box's $1.99. Sirens! also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). Big Button Box's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence and device support 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

Sirens! is free to download; Big Button Box costs $1.99 up front. Sirens! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Button Box has 388 ratings behind it against 62, 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 55% of Sirens!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Button Box ships an update every 4 months, Sirens! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Big Button Box versus Sirens!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Button BoxSirens!
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (388 ratings) — better3.8 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better55.2% of reviews
Number of ratings388 — better62
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaved Labs LtdThe Ritz Acme Ltd Liability Company

Customer experience

Big Button Box

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

Sirens!

All ratings62 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative38.7%

User reviews

Big Button Box

From 388 App Store ratings

What 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

Sirens!

From 62 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔊 Realistic and loud siren sounds
  • 😄 Great for pranks and entertainment
  • 👨‍👧‍👦 Fun for kids and families
  • 🎯 Does exactly what it advertises
  • 🆓 Free to download

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 💰 Ads persist even after paying to remove them
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • ⚠️ Low memory errors and performance issues
  • 🎨 Poor visual design and graphics

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

Sirens!

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to save
  • Fire engine siren doesn't work
  • Low memory errors related to sound length
  • Lights disappear when sirens start
  • Sirens won't play after updates
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  • App fails to load
  • No sound output
  • Stop button doesn't work properly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to play multiple sirens simultaneously
  • Single color light options (all red or all blue)
  • More siren variety and types
  • Flashing lights for police sirens
  • Fire truck honking sounds
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  • Better animation and visual effects
  • German police siren option
  • App continues playing when device sleeps
  • Shake to restart functionality
  • Improved graphics and design

In-app purchases

None

Big Button Box

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sirens!

One-time1
  • Remove advertisements on animation screen!$0.99

Questions

Is Big Button Box free?
Big Button Box costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sirens! free?
Sirens! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Big Button Box or Sirens!?
Big Button Box is rated higher. Big Button Box averages 4.7 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while Sirens! averages 3.8 from 62 ratings.
Do Big Button Box or Sirens! have ads?
Sirens! shows ads; Big Button Box does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Button Box or Sirens!?
Big Button Box ships an update every 4 months, and Sirens! every 3 months. Most recently, Big Button Box was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sirens! on September 8, 2026.

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