# Big Button Box 2 Lite vs Science Illustrated

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Button Box 2 Lite at 74% against Science Illustrated's 17%. Big Button Box 2 Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (239 vs 5). Science Illustrated's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Science Illustrated sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per year. Big Button Box 2 Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Science Illustrated holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Button Box 2 Lite has 239 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Big Button Box 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 17% of Science Illustrated's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Big Button Box 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, Science Illustrated every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Button Box 2 Lite | Science Illustrated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-2-lite-sounds/id387676848/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-illustrated/id610263287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) | [nextmedia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/475608133) |

## 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


### Science Illustrated

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-illustrated/id610263287)

Explore natural science and groundbreaking discoveries with stunning photography and in-depth articles. This app offers a visually spectacular journey through the world, from the origins of life to the vastness of the universe, suitable for the entire family.

**Highlights:** Natural science coverage, Breakthrough discoveries, Stunning photography, In-depth editorial, World exploration, Family-friendly content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $18.99 | per year |
| Science Illustrated Issue 21 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Science Illustrated Issue 22 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Science Illustrated Issue 22 - iPhone | $3.99 | one-time |
| Science Illustrated Issue 23 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Science Illustrated Issue 23 - iPhone | $3.99 | one-time |
| Science Illustrated 24 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Science Illustrated 25 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Science Illustrated 29 | $3.99 | one-time |


## 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 Science Illustrated free?

Science Illustrated is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Button Box 2 Lite or Science Illustrated?

Science Illustrated is rated higher. Big Button Box 2 Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Science Illustrated averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Big Button Box 2 Lite or Science Illustrated have ads?

Neither Big Button Box 2 Lite nor Science Illustrated shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Button Box 2 Lite or Science Illustrated?

Big Button Box 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Science Illustrated every 6 months. Most recently, Big Button Box 2 Lite was updated on November 3, 2026 and Science Illustrated on November 1, 2026.

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