XP Soundboard vs CrowdChord
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.
CrowdChord
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CrowdChord allows artists to learn about where they have their biggest audience and allows users to bring artists to perform near them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrowdChord at none against XP Soundboard's 1. CrowdChord also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. CrowdChord asks for nothing beyond the download.
XP Soundboard ships an update every 3 months, CrowdChord every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XP Soundboard | CrowdChord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (66 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DSP | Sai Dheeraj Kalagotla |
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
CrowdChord
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XP Soundboard
- Remove Ads$0.99
CrowdChord
No in-app purchases
