Pocket JackHammer vs Guns and Explosions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket JackHammer
Simulate the sound of a jackhammer on your mobile device. Hold down the button to hear the noise for as long as you want. Ideal for pranks or sound effect needs.
- Realistic jackhammer sound simulation
- Hold down for continuous sound
- Adjustable volume warning
- Novelty and prank use
- Sound effect library
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- Ever wanted to put a jackhammer in your pocket? - Well don't do that! You'll get hurt!! - Download this app instead! Just hold down the Jackhammer for as long as you want to hear it! For all your annoying people / sound effect needs!!! Download it now! Also click "BrennanMoyMedia" above for some more of our fun apps! Disclaimer Jackhammer is intended as a novelty item! This is just for good old fun, not to be a jerk! When you first try Jackhammer please do so with the volume down halfway as it is very loud. BrennanMoyMedia assumes no liability if you damage your ears, or blow your headphones, or Iphone speaker.. So be careful. Do not hold speaker to close to ears or play it too loud through your headphones.. Don't be an idiot.
Guns and Explosions
Experience a vast collection of realistic gun and explosion sound effects. Trigger a variety of weapon sounds and powerful detonations with a simple tap. Ideal for creative projects or simply for entertainment.
- Realistic gun sounds
- Explosion sound effects
- Variety of weapons
- High-quality audio
- Animated buttons
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Welcome to Guns and Explosions, the ultimate soundboard app for gun and explosion enthusiasts. With this app, you can bring the sounds of warfare and destruction to your fingertips! Enjoy a wide variety of weapons, from machine guns to shotguns, and explosions ranging from small, single blasts to massive, earth-shattering detonations. Whether you're looking for the perfect sound effect for your latest video project or just want to have some fun, Guns and Explosions has you covered. Download now and enjoy! Guns and Explosions features free actual loud gun, explosion and rifle sounds at the press of a button. Simply press a button to trigger the loud gun, explosion and bomb sounds. Features realistic high quality gun, rifle and explosion sounds including: AK 47 M14 Rifle Desert Eagle P90 50 Cal 40 Cal 45 S&W and many more. Features: - high quality sounds - animated buttons for visual feedback - free loud sounds
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Guns and Explosions at 245 against Pocket JackHammer's 9. Pocket JackHammer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pocket JackHammer against 4.6 for Guns and Explosions. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guns and Explosions has 245 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Pocket JackHammer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Guns and Explosions's.
Pocket JackHammer ships an update every 4 months, Guns and Explosions every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Pocket JackHammer | Guns and Explosions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) | 4.6 (245 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 68.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 245 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Ritz Acme Ltd Liability Company | Magi Ent |
Customer experience
Pocket JackHammer
Guns and Explosions
Bugs and requests
Pocket JackHammer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Guns and Explosions
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads blocking sound effects
- App makes no sound
- Buttons do not produce sound
Requested features
3 requests- More guns
- Add more sounds like missile launchers, bombs, explosions, and guns
- Add more war sounds
In-app purchases
Pocket JackHammer
No in-app purchases
Guns and Explosions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pocket JackHammer free?
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Do Pocket JackHammer or Guns and Explosions have ads?
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