# Big Button Box 2 Lite vs The Ultimate Buzzer

Big Button Box 2 Lite and The Ultimate Buzzer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Big Button Box 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 32% of The Ultimate Buzzer's. Big Button Box 2 Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). The Ultimate Buzzer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 232). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.5 for Big Button Box 2 Lite against 4.4 for The Ultimate Buzzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Ultimate Buzzer has 15K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Big Button Box 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 32% of The Ultimate Buzzer's.

Big Button Box 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, The Ultimate Buzzer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Button Box 2 Lite | The Ultimate Buzzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-2-lite-sounds/id387676848/reviews)** | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer/id459677810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 31.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) | [Makens Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455525622) |

## 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


### The Ultimate Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer/id459677810)

Transform your device into a versatile sound machine with over 60 high-quality audio effects. Perfect for pranks, games, or simply adding a fun element to everyday situations. Features include a large button mode and a handy flashlight utility.

**Highlights:** Over 60 sound effects, Prank sounds (air horn, sirens), Game show buzzers, Big Button Mode, Flashlight utility, Dark Mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome sounds
- 😆 Fun for games and pranks
- 👍 Great for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Overwhelmed by ads
- 🙄 Ads interrupt usage
- 😒 Ads make app unusable
- 🤔 Inconsistent sound quality

**Reported bugs**

- Buzzer doesn't work consistently
- Difficulty navigating back to main screen

**Requested features**

- More sound options
- Volume control
- Ability to save/load favorite sounds


## 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 The Ultimate Buzzer free?

The Ultimate Buzzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Big Button Box 2 Lite or The Ultimate Buzzer?

Big Button Box 2 Lite is rated higher. Big Button Box 2 Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while The Ultimate Buzzer averages 4.4 from 15K ratings.

### Do Big Button Box 2 Lite or The Ultimate Buzzer have ads?

The Ultimate Buzzer shows ads; Big Button Box 2 Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Button Box 2 Lite or The Ultimate Buzzer?

Big Button Box 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, and The Ultimate Buzzer fortnightly. Most recently, Big Button Box 2 Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and The Ultimate Buzzer on September 25, 2026.

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