# Shut Up Button vs Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shut Up Button at none against Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons's 1. Shut Up Button also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shut Up Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Shut Up Button against 4.5 for Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 459 and 844 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Shut Up Button's written reviews are positive against 81% of Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons's.

Shut Up Button ships an update every 4 months, Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shut Up Button | Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-up-button/id363740600/reviews)** | [4.5 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects-and-sounds-buttons/id1058449727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 459 | **844** |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) | [Aamir Elahi](https://appshunter.io/developer/975019159) |

## What reviewers say

### Shut Up Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-up-button/id363740600)

This app allows users to express the desire for someone to be quiet with a simple button press. It also provides phrases for telling someone to "shut up" in almost 50 different languages.

**Highlights:** Expresses desire for silence, Plays a "shut up" sound, Lists "shut up" phrases in 50 languages, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Funny and entertaining
- 😂 Great for pranking people
- 🤫 Effective at making people shut up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🤔 Limited functionality (just one button)
- 🙄 Pointless for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Language translations not always accurate
- Button doesn't always work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more buttons with different languages or sounds
- Improve responsiveness and stability
- Provide more customization options


### Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects-and-sounds-buttons/id1058449727)

Access a vast library of over 150 high-quality sound effects, from alarms and weapons to funny voices and animal sounds. Loop and mix sounds to create custom audio experiences, perfect for pranks or entertainment. Download and use all sounds for free.

**Highlights:** 150+ high-quality sound effects, Loop and mix sounds, Customizable buttons, Prank friends and family, Variety of sound categories

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Funny and entertaining sounds
- 🎮 Great for pranks and games
- 💡 Useful for sound effects in videos/stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and issues with sound playback
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 Inappropriate content for younger users

**Reported bugs**

- Sounds not playing consistently
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Ads blocking access to sound effects

**Requested features**

- Ability to save favorite sounds
- Option to record and add custom sounds
- Improved organization and search for sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shut Up Button free?

Shut Up Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons free?

Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shut Up Button or Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons?

Shut Up Button is rated higher. Shut Up Button averages 4.5 out of 5 from 459 ratings, while Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons averages 4.5 from 844 ratings.

### Do Shut Up Button or Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons have ads?

Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons shows ads; Shut Up Button does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shut Up Button or Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons?

Shut Up Button ships an update every 4 months, and Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons every 6 months. Most recently, Shut Up Button was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sound Effects & Sounds Buttons on October 24, 2026.

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