Big Button Box vs Scary Apps
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!
Scary Apps
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Get Spooked with Scary Apps! Scary Apps is 4 Apps in 1! - Countdown to Halloween: Don't miss a beat! Enjoy counting down the Days, Hours, Minutes and Seconds until Halloween! - Magic Crystal Ball: Uncover spooky fun. Have a question? Simply shake the magic Crystal Ball and ask your question. Your randomly generated answer will appear. Shake again to ask another question. - Scary Sounds: Perfect for parties, pranks, and more! Enhance your haunted house, halloween parties, or just have lots of fun with the scary sounds. - Ghost Catchers: Get in the Spirit of Halloween. How many ghosts can you catch? Download Now and Spookify Your Halloween! Happy Halloween! * Crystal Ball picks a random answer and has no true question answering ability and is for entertainment purposes only. ** If you like this app, please write a review and also share this app with your friends and family on social media. Thank you. ** We work very hard to make our apps the best they can be and want you to have a great user experience. If you have ideas on how to make this app better, or If you are experiencing technical problems with this app, please contact us by pressing the "App Support" button located in the Information screen. Thank you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Big Button Box at every 4 months against Scary Apps's every 39 months. Big Button Box also leads on chart position (#24 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Scary Apps's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Big Button Box costs $1.99 and Scary Apps $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Big Button Box ships an update every 4 months, Scary Apps every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Button Box | Scary Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (390 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 390 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #24 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shaved Labs Ltd | JS Digital Productions, Inc. |
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
Scary Apps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Big Button Box
No in-app purchases
Scary Apps
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Big Button Box free?
Is Scary Apps free?
Do Big Button Box or Scary Apps have ads?
Which is updated more often, Big Button Box or Scary Apps?
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