Comparison

Big Button Box 2 sound effects vs Crickets, please

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

Crickets, please

This app generates cricket sounds for humorous purposes. It's designed for quick jokes and laughs, allowing users to play the sound effect anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Generate cricket sounds
  • Play sounds anytime
  • For jokes and laughs
  • Simple interface
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Play a cricket noise whenever, whenever for jokes and laughs.

Screenshots

Big Button Box 2 sound effects4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Button Box 2 sound effects at 86% against Crickets, please's 0%. Big Button Box 2 sound effects also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months). Crickets, please's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Big Button Box 2 sound effects costs $1.99 and Crickets, please $0.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Button Box 2 sound effects has 90 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Big Button Box 2 sound effects's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crickets, please's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Button Box 2 sound effects ships an update every 4 months, Crickets, please every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Big Button Box 2 sound effects versus Crickets, please: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Button Box 2 sound effectsCrickets, please
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (90 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings90 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaved Labs LtdThomas Thompson

Customer experience

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

All ratings90 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.0%

Crickets, please

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Crickets, please

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Big Button Box 2 sound effects

No in-app purchases

None

Crickets, please

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Button Box 2 sound effects free?
Big Button Box 2 sound effects costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crickets, please free?
Crickets, please costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Big Button Box 2 sound effects or Crickets, please?
Big Button Box 2 sound effects is rated higher. Big Button Box 2 sound effects averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Crickets, please averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Big Button Box 2 sound effects or Crickets, please have ads?
Neither Big Button Box 2 sound effects nor Crickets, please shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Button Box 2 sound effects or Crickets, please?
Big Button Box 2 sound effects ships an update every 4 months, and Crickets, please every 20 months. Most recently, Big Button Box 2 sound effects was updated on September 23, 2026 and Crickets, please on June 4, 2026.

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