Comparison

Shut Up Button 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

Shut Up Button

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
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Want to tell someone to SHUT UP but finding it hard to say? Let Shut Up Button do the work for you... for FREE! The Shut Up Button also lists how to say Shut Up in nearly 50 languages so that you can let foreigners know you care.

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

Shut Up Button2 screens
Big Button Box 2 sound effects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shut Up Button at Free against Big Button Box 2 sound effects's $1.99. Shut Up Button also leads on ratings volume (458 vs 90) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Big Button Box 2 sound effects's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 59%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Shut Up Button 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shut Up Button has 458 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Shut Up Button's written reviews are positive against 86% of Big Button Box 2 sound effects's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shut Up Button versus Big Button Box 2 sound effects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShut Up ButtonBig Button Box 2 sound effects
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (458 ratings)4.7 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews85.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings458 — better90
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaved Labs LtdShaved Labs Ltd

Customer experience

Shut Up Button

All ratings458 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.1%

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

Shut Up Button

From 458 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

From 90 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

Shut Up Button

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Language translations not always accurate
  • Button doesn't always work as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more buttons with different languages or sounds
  • Improve responsiveness and stability
  • Provide more customization options

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

Shut Up Button

No in-app purchases

None

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shut Up Button free?
Shut Up Button 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, Shut Up Button or Big Button Box 2 sound effects?
Big Button Box 2 sound effects is rated higher. Shut Up Button averages 4.5 out of 5 from 458 ratings, while Big Button Box 2 sound effects averages 4.7 from 90 ratings.
Do Shut Up Button or Big Button Box 2 sound effects have ads?
Neither Shut Up Button nor Big Button Box 2 sound effects shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shut Up Button or Big Button Box 2 sound effects?
Shut Up Button ships an update every 4 months, and Big Button Box 2 sound effects every 4 months. Most recently, Shut Up Button was updated on September 12, 2026 and Big Button Box 2 sound effects on September 29, 2026.

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