Comparison

Big Button Box Lite vs Big Button Box 2 sound effects

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 Lite

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
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Big Button Box™ gives you awesome BIG BUTTONS that let off the BEST BOOMING SOUND EFFECTS! Get it now and start annoying your friends! Now featuring motion controlled pitch shift!

About

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

Unleash a vast collection of loud and hilarious sound effects with this interactive soundboard. Customize your experience with multiple button modes, pitch shifting, and personalized layouts. Record and share your sound creations for endless entertainment and pranks.

Highlights
  • Over 100 loud sound effects
  • Multiple button modes
  • Pitch shifting via device movement
  • Customizable button layout
  • Randomizer for surprise sounds
  • Performance recording and sharing
Features
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Prepare to take your sound effects game to the next level with Big Button Box 2™ - the eagerly awaited sequel to the chart-topping Big Button Box™! Dive into a world of big buttons and unleash a huge range of RIDICULOUSLY LOUD AWESOME SOUNDS that will keep you coming back for more. Big Button Box 2 is your gateway to limitless entertainment, pranks and laughter. Don't miss out on the ultimate soundboard adventure - download now and join the millions already enjoying the Big Button Box series! Check out all the cool stuff in Big Button Box 2: - Lots of Big Buttons: There are over 100 huge buttons, each with its own awesome loud sound. You'll never run out of fun sounds to play with! - Three Button Modes: You can pick from three different ways to use the buttons. You can play sounds from the menu, or you can use them one at a time, taking up the whole screen. - Pitch Shift: You can change how the sounds sound! Just move your device around to make the sounds higher or lower. It's magic for personalising the sound effects. - Personalized Button Sorting: You get to decide how your soundboard looks! You can move the buttons around however you want, so your favorite sounds are always easy to find. - Randomizer: Want a surprise? Turn on the randomizer! It mixes up the buttons so you get new combinations of sounds every time you play. It's always a surprise! - Performance Recording: You can record your awesome sound performances and share them with your friends! Just tap a button, and you can share all the fun you've been having with your sounds.

Screenshots

Big Button Box Lite4 screens
Big Button Box 2 sound effects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Big Button Box Lite at Free against Big Button Box 2 sound effects's $1.99. Big Button Box Lite also leads on ratings volume (469 vs 96). Big Button Box 2 sound effects's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Big Button Box Lite is free to download; Big Button Box 2 sound effects costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Button Box 2 sound effects holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 469 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Big Button Box Lite's written reviews are positive against 86% of Big Button Box 2 sound effects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Button Box Lite ships an update every 5 months, Big Button Box 2 sound effects every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Big Button Box Lite versus Big Button Box 2 sound effects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Button Box LiteBig Button Box 2 sound effects
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (469 ratings)4.7 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews85.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings469 — better96
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#130 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaved Labs LtdShaved Labs Ltd

Customer experience

Big Button Box Lite

All ratings458 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral12.8%
Negative19.7%

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

All ratings90 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.0%

User reviews

Big Button Box Lite

From 469 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

From 96 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 No ads
  • 🚀 Variety of sounds
  • 😊 Fun and entertaining
  • 🎉 Great for pranks and entertainment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes immediately
  • 🔇 Low sound quality
  • 🚫 Accessibility issues with VoiceOver
  • 🤔 Andale andale is in Spanish but the app uses an Italian flag

Bugs and requests

Big Button Box Lite

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Freezing and crashing on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free sound buttons
  • Ability to loop sounds
  • Easier access to all sounds from main screen

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not working properly
  • Sound issues when switching pages
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More buttons and sound effects
  • Ability to record custom sounds
  • More movie lines and catchphrases
  • Pitch warping/changing for sounds
  • Improved page navigation

In-app purchases

None

Big Button Box Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Button Box Lite free?
Big Button Box Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Button Box 2 sound effects free?
Big Button Box 2 sound effects costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Big Button Box Lite or Big Button Box 2 sound effects?
Big Button Box 2 sound effects is rated higher. Big Button Box Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while Big Button Box 2 sound effects averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.
Do Big Button Box Lite or Big Button Box 2 sound effects have ads?
Neither Big Button Box Lite nor Big Button Box 2 sound effects shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Button Box Lite or Big Button Box 2 sound effects?
Big Button Box Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Big Button Box 2 sound effects every 4 months. Most recently, Big Button Box Lite was updated on October 28, 2026 and Big Button Box 2 sound effects on October 29, 2026.

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