# Big Button Box Lite vs Sirens!

The clearest difference is rating: Big Button Box Lite at 4.6 against Sirens!'s 3.8. Big Button Box Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Sirens!'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sirens! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Button Box Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Big Button Box Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Button Box Lite has 458 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Big Button Box Lite's written reviews are positive against 55% of Sirens!'s.

Big Button Box Lite ships an update every 5 months, Sirens! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Button Box Lite | Sirens! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-lite-sounds/id346524077/reviews)** | [3.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sirens/id369247825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **458** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) | [The Ritz Acme Ltd Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/952868106) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Button Box Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-lite-sounds/id346524077)

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.

**Highlights:** Large interactive buttons, Booming sound effects, Motion-controlled pitch shift, Funny soundboard, Sound effects collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining sounds
- 🤗 Great for pranks and annoying family/friends
- 😊 Lots of enjoyment and laughter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Limited free sounds, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches with sound playback
- 💤 Not enough variety in the free version

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- More free sound buttons
- Ability to loop sounds
- Easier access to all sounds from main screen


### Sirens!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sirens/id369247825)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements on animation screen! | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Button Box Lite free?

Big Button Box Lite is free to download, 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 Lite or Sirens!?

Big Button Box Lite is rated higher. Big Button Box Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 458 ratings, while Sirens! averages 3.8 from 62 ratings.

### Do Big Button Box Lite or Sirens! have ads?

Sirens! shows ads; Big Button Box Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Button Box Lite or Sirens!?

Big Button Box Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Sirens! every 3 months. Most recently, Big Button Box Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sirens! on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*