XP Soundboard vs DVDSS
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.
DVDSS
Experience the nostalgic charm of old DVD player waiting screens. This application recreates that unique visual experience, offering a simple yet engaging way to pass the time. It utilizes specific voice synthesis technology for its presentation.
- DVD player waiting screen simulation
- Nostalgic visual experience
- Voice synthesis integration (VOICEVOX:ずんだもん)
- Simple time-killing entertainment
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Don't you think the waiting screen of the DVD player has a charm that can't be said? This app reproduces such a screen. This app uses the following materials. VOICEVOX:ずんだもん
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DVDSS at none against XP Soundboard's 1. DVDSS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). XP Soundboard's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 4). On price, rating, 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. DVDSS asks for nothing beyond the download.
DVDSS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XP Soundboard has 66 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of XP Soundboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of DVDSS's.
| Parameter | XP Soundboard | DVDSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (66 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DSP | Towa TAKEUCHI |
Customer experience
XP Soundboard
DVDSS
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
DVDSS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XP Soundboard
- Remove Ads$0.99
DVDSS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is XP Soundboard free?
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Which has better reviews, XP Soundboard or DVDSS?
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