# SoundingBoard vs The Monster Coloring Book

The clearest difference is rating: The Monster Coloring Book at 5.0 against SoundingBoard's 3.5. The Monster Coloring Book also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). SoundingBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (34 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundingBoard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Monster Coloring Book sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Monster Coloring Book holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of SoundingBoard's written reviews are positive against 82% of The Monster Coloring Book's.

SoundingBoard ships an update every 3 months, The Monster Coloring Book every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundingBoard | The Monster Coloring Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundingboard/id390532167/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monster-coloring-book/id543486892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AbleNet](https://appshunter.io/developer/390532170) | [KID BABY TODDLER LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477267603) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundingBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundingboard/id390532167)

Create custom communication boards quickly using pre-made symbols or your own words. This app provides a powerful tool for individuals needing alternative communication methods. It supports switch access for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Customizable communication boards, AbleNet symbol integration, User-added words, Switch access support, Compatible with AbleNet Blue2 Switch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mealtime_Male | Free | one-time |
| Mealtime_Female | Free | one-time |
| Getting Dressed_Male | Free | one-time |
| Getting Dressed_Female | Free | one-time |
| General Conversation_Male | Free | one-time |
| General Conversation_Female | Free | one-time |
| Fast Food Restaurant_Male | Free | one-time |
| Fast Food Restaurant_Female | Free | one-time |
| Movies_Male | Free | one-time |
| Movies_Female | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly customizable boards
- 💡 Ability to use own photos
- 🗣️ Record own voice
- 🔗 Link boards together
- 🆓 Free to try/use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashing on startup
- 🐛 Boards disappearing/not saving
- 🐛 Edit lock not working
- 🐛 Inconsistent icon activation
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX for creation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on startup after purchase
- Folders not saving changes
- Created boards disappearing
- Edit lock not working, student can edit pictures
- Cannot record voice over preloaded boards

**Requested features**

- Large button icons for board selection
- Login system to save boards across platforms
- Ability to log in and save boards across devices
- User login system for shared boards
- Ability to erase pre-made boards


### The Monster Coloring Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monster-coloring-book/id543486892)

Engage with a variety of fun monster-themed games, including drawing, coloring, puzzles, and matching. Explore over 150 screens with lovable monsters and interactive activities designed for creative play.

**Highlights:** Magic Draw coloring, Coloring Book pages, Magic Maze puzzles, Sticker Book interactions, Mix and Match monster parts, Monster Run adventure game

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version and Remove  All Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundingBoard free?

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

### Is The Monster Coloring Book free?

The Monster Coloring Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SoundingBoard or The Monster Coloring Book?

The Monster Coloring Book is rated higher. SoundingBoard averages 3.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while The Monster Coloring Book averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do SoundingBoard or The Monster Coloring Book have ads?

Neither SoundingBoard nor The Monster Coloring Book shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundingBoard or The Monster Coloring Book?

SoundingBoard ships an update every 3 months, and The Monster Coloring Book every 23 months. Most recently, SoundingBoard was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Monster Coloring Book on November 1, 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.*