# Big Button Box 2 Lite vs Applause !

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Button Box 2 Lite at none against Applause !'s 1. Big Button Box 2 Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown). Applause !'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 232). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Applause ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Button Box 2 Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Big Button Box 2 Lite against 4.4 for Applause !. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Applause ! has 1.4K 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 79% of Applause !'s.

Big Button Box 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, Applause ! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Button Box 2 Lite | Applause ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-button-box-2-lite-sounds/id387676848/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaved Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/316000762) | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) |

## 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


### Applause !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146)

Generate applause sounds with a simple tap. Increase the volume by tapping faster. Share your applause with friends via email or even start it from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Tap to generate applause, Faster taps for louder sound, Email applause to friends, Apple Watch integration, Customizable sound effects

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤩 Entertaining and fun
- 🎉 Useful for various occasions
- 👏 Realistic sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with sound
- 🔌 Ads can be intrusive
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on certain devices
- Freezing or crashing on some phones
- Ads appearing too frequently

**Requested features**

- Add a stop button for the applause
- Expand sound effects to include more variations
- Improve responsiveness and reduce loading times
- Provide more customization options


## 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 Applause ! free?

Applause ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Button Box 2 Lite or Applause !?

Big Button Box 2 Lite is rated higher. Big Button Box 2 Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Applause ! averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Big Button Box 2 Lite or Applause ! have ads?

Applause ! shows ads; Big Button Box 2 Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Button Box 2 Lite or Applause !?

Big Button Box 2 Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Applause ! every 3 months. Most recently, Big Button Box 2 Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and Applause ! on September 22, 2026.

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