Big Button Box vs Sound Effects!
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!
Sound Effects!
Play and mix multiple sound effects for any situation, from meetings to jokes. Customize your soundboard with over 50 stock sounds and import your own audio files. Perfect for entertainment and even podcasting.
- Play and mix multiple sounds
- Import custom audio files
- Customizable soundboard layouts
- Sound catalog for quick access
- Sound timers for delayed playback
- Supports multiple sound formats
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Play sound effects for every occasion! Is somebody talking too much in a meeting? Blow the Air Horn or Whistle and silence them! Did a friend just tell a funny joke? Play the laugh track or rim shot and show your support! The joke wasn't funny? Then boo them off the stage! This popular sound machine is perfect for having fun with friends or annoying family members. FEATURES - 50+ Stock Sounds with ability to add new sounds with iTunes File Sharing (visit our website for import instructions) - Playback and Mix multiple sounds at the same time - Sound Board for custom layouts of audio clips w/ multiple pages - Sound Catalog for quick access to all sounds or just your favorites - Sound Timers for playback of sounds after specified time has elapsed - Multiple button sizes including Small, Medium, Large - Multiple color themes including Modern, Blue, and Night - Multiple sound formats including wav, mp3, caf, aac, aiff, aifc, m4a, 3gp, mp4 - Universal app runs at full screen w/ latest iPhones and iPads - Retina display supported with modern layout and design SOUND BOARD Tap a sound tile to play. Tap again to pause. You can drag the tiles into new positions when the board is unlocked. You may lock the tiles in place from the settings page. Swipe left or right or tap the next and previous buttons to change pages. You can even drag multiple tiles at the same time while navigating to other pages. If you want to rewind a sound that is paused just pick up the tile and shake it. SOUND CATALOG Scroll the list to get access to all your sounds. Tap the right arrow button next to the sound to toggle favorites and enable sound timers. Toggle the view between All Sounds and Favorites by tapping the view button located at the top right of screen. PODCASTING Do you have a podcast show? Sound Effects was built for use on the popular Tech 411 Show on iTunes ( https://tech411show.com ) so you'll find the stock sounds can compliment your podcast too. It's also easy to add new audio clips and layout the soundboard like a pro! UPGRADING Removal of ads can be purchased from the settings screen. Sound Effects is also available for your desktop on the Mac App Store. CONTACT TMSOFT Fan us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tmsoft Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/tmsoft Visit our website for additional information at https://www.tmsoft.com/soundeffects/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sound Effects! at Free against Big Button Box's $1.99. Sound Effects! also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Big Button Box's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
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Sound Effects! is free to download; Big Button Box costs $1.99 up front. Sound Effects! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Button Box asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 391 ratings behind it against 51, 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 63% of Sound Effects!'s.
Big Button Box ships an update every 4 months, Sound Effects! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Button Box | Sound Effects! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (391 ratings) — better | 3.4 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews — better | 62.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 391 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #152 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shaved Labs Ltd | TMSOFT |
Customer experience
Big Button Box
Sound Effects!
User reviews
Big Button Box
From 391 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
Sound Effects!
From 51 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun to use
- 💡 Useful for podcasts and entertainment
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward layout
- 👍 Good sound quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
- 🔋 Limited sound selection
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Low-quality sound effects
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
Sound Effects!
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to save favorites
- Sounds not working properly
- Compatibility issues across devices
- Ads taking over the screen
Requested features
4 requests- More sound effects
- Ability to record and import custom sounds
- Improved layout and navigation
- Removal of ads or paid version
In-app purchases
Big Button Box
No in-app purchases
Sound Effects!
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
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