# Sound Touch vs Animal Sounds and Noises

The clearest difference is price: Animal Sounds and Noises at Free against Sound Touch's $19.99. Animal Sounds and Noises also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 12). Sound Touch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Animal Sounds and Noises is free to download; Sound Touch costs $19.99 up front. Sound Touch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Animal Sounds and Noises sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sound Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Sound Touch's written reviews are positive against 62% of Animal Sounds and Noises's.

Sound Touch ships an update every 3 weeks, Animal Sounds and Noises every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Touch | Animal Sounds and Noises |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-touch/id348094440/reviews)** | [4.2 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sounds-and-noises/id393772637/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 760 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoundTouch Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/348094443) | [iGreenEarth](https://appshunter.io/developer/351081815) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-touch/id348094440)

This interactive flashcard app uses real photos and authentic sounds to teach babies and toddlers new words and concepts. It supports over 35 languages and features kid-friendly navigation, making it ideal for early language development and multilingual learning.

**Highlights:** 400+ real-world flashcards, Authentic sounds & real photos, Up to 6 variations per item, 35 languages supported, Kid-friendly navigation, Teaches first words & vocabulary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps toddlers entertained
- 💡 Wide variety of sounds and images
- 🎓 Helps with vocabulary and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Missing spoken names of objects
- 💰 Expensive for limited content
- 🔀 Accidental exits from app

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working on certain devices
- Incorrect labeling of some images
- App crashing after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add more categories like insects, nature sounds
- Option to disable home button or add parental lock
- Ability to record custom sounds/voices
- Quiz mode or other interactive games


### Animal Sounds and Noises

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sounds-and-noises/id393772637)

Explore the animal kingdom with over a hundred real animal photos and authentic sounds. Simply tap a photo to hear the animal's distinct noise. This app is designed for fun and learning about wildlife.

**Highlights:** Over 100 real animal photos, Authentic animal sound effects, Interactive soundboard, Farm, forest, desert, and ocean themes, Simple tap-to-play interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Touch free?

Sound Touch costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Animal Sounds and Noises free?

Animal Sounds and Noises is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sound Touch or Animal Sounds and Noises?

Sound Touch is rated higher. Sound Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Animal Sounds and Noises averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.

### Do Sound Touch or Animal Sounds and Noises have ads?

Animal Sounds and Noises shows ads; Sound Touch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Touch or Animal Sounds and Noises?

Sound Touch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Animal Sounds and Noises every 6 months. Most recently, Sound Touch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Animal Sounds and Noises on November 1, 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.*