# Shut Up Button vs SoundBox

The clearest difference is rating: Shut Up Button at 4.5 against SoundBox's 3.3. Shut Up Button also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shut Up Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shut Up Button holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shut Up Button has 459 ratings behind it against 38, 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 50% of SoundBox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shut Up Button | SoundBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-up-button/id363740600/reviews)** | [3.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbox-sound-effects/id924944509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **459** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) | [Edgeway Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/642669303) |

## 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


### SoundBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbox-sound-effects/id924944509)

Access a fun collection of sound effects with a simple interface. Play sounds individually or simultaneously for instant entertainment. Enjoy a variety of audio clips with easy-to-use buttons.

**Highlights:** Large button icons, Play multiple sound effects, Play sounds repeatedly, Simultaneous sound playback, Sound effects collection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shut Up Button free?

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

### Is SoundBox free?

SoundBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shut Up Button or SoundBox?

Shut Up Button is rated higher. Shut Up Button averages 4.5 out of 5 from 459 ratings, while SoundBox averages 3.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do Shut Up Button or SoundBox have ads?

SoundBox shows ads; Shut Up Button does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shut Up Button or SoundBox?

Shut Up Button ships an update every 4 months, and SoundBox every 4 months. Most recently, Shut Up Button was updated on October 20, 2026 and SoundBox on October 24, 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.*