# Big Button Box 2 Lite vs Thunder Sounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Button Box 2 Lite at 74% against Thunder Sounds's 20%. Big Button Box 2 Lite also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (238 vs 29). Thunder Sounds's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Big Button Box 2 Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Button Box 2 Lite has 238 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Big Button Box 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 20% of Thunder Sounds's.

Big Button Box 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, Thunder Sounds every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Button Box 2 Lite | Thunder Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-2-lite-sounds/id387676848/reviews)** | [2.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-sounds/id1070676980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **238** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) | [Leafgreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070668841) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Button Box 2 Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-2-lite-sounds/id387676848)

This application provides a collection of large, interactive buttons that trigger loud, amusing sound effects. It includes a unique feature for altering the pitch of sounds using device motion.

**Highlights:** Large interactive buttons, Mega-loud sound effects, Motion controlled pitch shift, Soundboard functionality, Funny sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining for pranks
- 👍 Fun and easy to use interface
- 🎵 Variety of sound effects available
- 😄 Great for annoying friends and family
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free version with paywall for additional buttons
- 🔊 Poor sound quality and fake-sounding audio
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- 🔇 No sound output on some devices despite volume being up
- ⚠️ Repetitive content gets boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- No sound output despite volume settings being correct
- Incompatible with iPhone 4S and iOS 5
- App crashes on startup
- Sound buttons not functioning properly
- App stops working after loading

**Requested features**

- More buttons and sound effects
- Judge's gavel banging sound
- Multiple pages for button organization
- Ability to record and playback button sequences
- Tactical nuke sound effect reference


### Thunder Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-sounds/id1070676980)

Experience the powerful sounds of thunder with high-quality recordings. Perfect for relaxation, simulating storms, or for children to enjoy the force of nature. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a thunderstorm anytime.

**Highlights:** High-quality thunder sounds, Relaxing storm audio, Simulate thunderstorm atmosphere, Suitable for kids and babies, Authentic thunder rumbles and cracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Button Box 2 Lite free?

Big Button Box 2 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thunder Sounds free?

Thunder Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Big Button Box 2 Lite or Thunder Sounds?

Big Button Box 2 Lite is rated higher. Big Button Box 2 Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while Thunder Sounds averages 2.2 from 29 ratings.

### Do Big Button Box 2 Lite or Thunder Sounds have ads?

Neither Big Button Box 2 Lite nor Thunder Sounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Button Box 2 Lite or Thunder Sounds?

Big Button Box 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Thunder Sounds every 5 weeks. Most recently, Big Button Box 2 Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Thunder Sounds on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*