# You're Fired Button vs Sound Effects!

The clearest difference is rating: You're Fired Button at 4.4 against Sound Effects!'s 3.4. You're Fired Button also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Effects! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. You're Fired Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

You're Fired Button holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of You're Fired Button's written reviews are positive against 63% of Sound Effects!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

You're Fired Button ships an update every 9 months, Sound Effects! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | You're Fired Button | Sound Effects! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youre-fired-button/id367238054/reviews)** | [3.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **62.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 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

### You're Fired Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youre-fired-button/id367238054)

Instantly simulate firing friends, family, or even your boss with this entertaining app. It provides a quick and easy way to deliver a humorous "axe" to anyone.

**Highlights:** Fire friends, Fire family, Fire boss, Easy to use, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious prank tool for friends and family
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎯 Does exactly what it claims
- ⚡ Quick to install and load
- 🔊 Good volume when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😑 Extremely limited functionality - single button only
- 🔊 Sound issues and volume problems for many users
- 🐛 Button doesn't work for some users
- 😴 Gets boring very quickly
- ⚠️ Can offend people when used as prank

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not playing despite volume being on
- Button unresponsive to taps or holds
- Audio lag or stuttering
- App requires phone to be off vibrate mode
- Volume settings not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Multiple voice options (Donald Trump, Vince McMahon, etc.)
- Additional buttons with different phrases (e.g., 'You're hired')
- Different voice speeds and variations
- Video content accompanying the audio
- Multiple sound buttons for variety


### 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 You're Fired Button free?

You're Fired Button 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, You're Fired Button or Sound Effects!?

You're Fired Button is rated higher. You're Fired Button averages 4.4 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Sound Effects! averages 3.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do You're Fired Button or Sound Effects! have ads?

Sound Effects! shows ads; You're Fired Button does not.

### Which is updated more often, You're Fired Button or Sound Effects!?

You're Fired Button ships an update every 9 months, and Sound Effects! every 5 months. Most recently, You're Fired Button was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sound Effects! on November 1, 2026.

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