# Big Button Box Lite vs Sound Effects!

The clearest difference is rating: Big Button Box Lite at 4.5 against Sound Effects!'s 3.4. Big Button Box Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Sound Effects!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Effects! 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, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Button Box Lite has 465 ratings behind it against 51, 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 63% of Sound Effects!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Button Box Lite | Sound Effects! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (465 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-lite-sounds/id346524077/reviews)** | [3.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **465** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) |

## 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


### Sound Effects!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to use
- 💡 Useful for podcasts and entertainment
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward layout
- 👍 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
- 🔋 Limited sound selection
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Low-quality sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save favorites
- Sounds not working properly
- Compatibility issues across devices
- Ads taking over the screen

**Requested features**

- More sound effects
- Ability to record and import custom sounds
- Improved layout and navigation
- Removal of ads or paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Button Box Lite free?

Big Button Box Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sound Effects! free?

Sound Effects! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Button Box Lite or Sound Effects!?

Big Button Box Lite is rated higher. Big Button Box Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 465 ratings, while Sound Effects! averages 3.4 from 51 ratings.

### Do Big Button Box Lite or Sound Effects! have ads?

Sound Effects! shows ads; Big Button Box Lite does not.

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

Big Button Box Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Sound Effects! every 5 months. Most recently, Big Button Box Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sound Effects! on October 21, 2026.

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