Alarms vs XP Soundboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alarms
This app provides a variety of fun alarm sounds for all ages, including car, fire, and smoke alarms. It's a self-contained novelty app that doesn't require an internet connection and features interactive gravity-based controls.
- Variety of alarm sounds
- Interactive gravity controls
- No internet required
- Suitable for all ages
- Novelty and entertainment focus
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Fun Alarm sounds for kids and adults of all ages! Includes - Alarm Clock - Car Alarm - Fire Alarm - Smoke Alarm Click the picture to hear an Alarm sound! Get it now! Now with Gravity! The button moves with the phone! Download it! Also please click "BrennanMoyMedia" above to see some of our other great apps! Self contained app, no internet connection is required to annoy people! DISCLAIMER: This app is a novelty app, like for fun, to mess with your friends and family. Please do not use it to harass and terrorize people! Also it is advised that you do not connect it to an external speaker device (or if you do keep it low). If you blast some of these noises really loudly, as with any sound, you could really damage your hearing! Use the app responsibly at a reasonable volume, and be careful not to hurt yourself or others. BrennanMoyMedia assumes no responsibility to damage you cause yourself, others, or to property! Thanks and have fun with it!
XP Soundboard
Experience the classic sounds of Windows XP with this soundboard app. It features 36 authentic system sounds, perfect for pranks, meme creation, or evoking 90s nostalgia. Discover hidden easter eggs and enjoy a retro interface.
- 36 Classic System Sounds
- Startup, Shutdown & Logon Sounds
- Error Notifications & Alerts
- Hardware Connection Sounds
- Hidden Blue Screen of Death
- Retro XP-Styled Interface
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Relive the iconic sounds of Windows XP with this nostalgic soundboard featuring 36 authentic system sounds. Perfect for pranking friends, creating memes, or pure 90s nostalgia. FEATURES - 36 Classic System Sounds - Startup, Shutdown & Logon Sounds - Error Notifications & Alerts - Hardware Connection Sounds - Hidden Blue Screen of Death Easter Egg - High-Quality Audio - Retro XP-Styled Interface PRANK YOUR FRIENDS Play unexpected error sounds, startup chimes, or trigger the dreaded Blue Screen of Death when someone is using their computer. The perfect pocket prank for any situation. FIND THE BSOD Can you discover the hidden Blue Screen of Death? Tap around and find this legendary crash screen. PERFECT FOR - 90s Kids & Millennials - Prank Enthusiasts - Meme Creators & Streamers - Retro Tech Fans * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: XP Soundboard at 77% against Alarms's 31%. XP Soundboard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (66 vs 12). Alarms's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. XP Soundboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alarms asks for nothing beyond the download.
XP Soundboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XP Soundboard has 66 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Alarms's written reviews are positive against 77% of XP Soundboard's.
Alarms ships an update every 4 months, XP Soundboard every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Alarms | XP Soundboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) | 4.6 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Ritz Acme Ltd Liability Company | DSP |
Customer experience
Alarms
XP Soundboard
Bugs and requests
Alarms
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
XP Soundboard
Reported bugs
7 issues- Non-functional sound buttons with no audio files
- Sounds fail to play despite visible buttons
- Ad removal purchase not working properly
- Widget crashes on iOS 14
- Silent mode prevents all sound playback
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- Restore purchase feature unclear or missing
- Some sounds missing from library despite button presence
Requested features
10 requests- Add missing sounds (Print Complete, Ringin, Ringout)
- Ability to customize and change sounds
- Use sounds as ringtones and alarms
- Windows 7, Vista, 95, 98 sound options
- Export sounds to iMovie
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- Apple Watch version
- Restore purchase button visibility
- Sound settings and variants from XP Plus edition
- Continuous tapping feature
- IT Crowd reference integration
In-app purchases
Alarms
No in-app purchases
XP Soundboard
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
Is Alarms free?
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