XP Soundboard vs 4 Square
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
4 Square
This app generates random artwork by combining four different visual elements. Users can tap individual squares to cycle through images or drag them to rearrange the composition.
- Random artwork generation
- Tap to change images
- Drag to reposition elements
- Four-element composition
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4 square is an artwork that creates random juxtapositions of four different elements. Tap each square to change the images. Drag the squares to change their positions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XP Soundboard at 4.6 against 4 Square's 2.5. XP Soundboard also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 67 months). 4 Square's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. 4 Square asks for nothing beyond the download.
XP Soundboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of XP Soundboard's written reviews are positive against 40% of 4 Square's.
XP Soundboard ships an update every 3 months, 4 Square every 67 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XP Soundboard | 4 Square |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (66 ratings) — better | 2.5 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 67 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DSP | jody zellen |
Customer experience
XP Soundboard
4 Square
Bugs and 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
4 Square
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XP Soundboard
- Remove Ads$0.99
4 Square
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is XP Soundboard free?
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