Dramatic Music App vs Barnyard Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dramatic Music App
Add dramatic flair to your conversations and stories with a collection of sound effects and music loops. Enhance moments, break the ice, or simply entertain with a variety of themes and instruments.
- Dramatic sound effects
- Music loops
- Conversation enhancer
- Story highlight tool
- Ice breaker
- Multiple themed pages
- In-app upgrades for more sounds
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** If you have any problems, please check your mute switch and volume. If you still have a problem, please contact us with your device type so we can help you further. apps@21x20.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Certain situations demand dramatic music. Now you have it! Spark up your conversations, stories and banter with the dramatic music that they deserve. The possibilities are endless with the Dramatic Music App(TM). Pull it out at just the right time to make everyone laugh. Highlight dramatic moments in your stories and conversations or use it as an ice breaker for those dull or really awkward ones. Be the life of the party... all ears will be on you and your dramatic music! What's in the App? Dramatic Music App contains multiple, swipable pages that give you everything you need for every type of situation or conversation you may be in: dramatic, funny, nostalgic, beginnings and endings, events, continuous loops of beats, instruments, and, of course, everyone's favorite button: FAIL. The Music: Highlighted by different colored pages and crisp, clear imagery, each tune is easy to find, simple to remember and fun to tap every time! Orange Page (Emotions): Drama, scary, suspense, whimsy, nostalgia, two dramatic endings, two funny endings, a happy ending and fail. Upgrade in app to add: clap, cheer, laugh, whistle and boo. Purple Page (Instruments): Drum roll, cymbal, kazoo, bongos, gong, harmonica, and horn. Upgrade in app to add: rimshot, party, bugle, "Charge!" and fiddle. Green Page (Loops): Funk, dream, heavenly, hip hop, hoedown, children, elevator, chaos and house. Upgrade in app to add: tango, salsa, happy, crunk, and rock. Blue Page (Events): Hallelujah, carnival, on hold, award show, wedding, western duel, game show and R.I.P. Upgrade in app to add: timer, buzzer, chaching, royalty, "Tada!"
Barnyard Box
This app transforms your device into an interactive sound box with a simple tilt. Discover a variety of animal sounds and record your own custom audio for endless fun and creativity.
- Tilt device for animal sounds
- Record custom sounds
- Play back recordings
- Interactive sound experience
- Fun for all ages
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Barnyard Box brings a fresh, modern twist to the classic childhood favorite, MooBox! Turn your iPhone or iPad into a playful, interactive sound box that comes to life with just a tilt. Simply tip your device and enjoy a delightful variety of animal sounds—from cheerful cows to clucking chickens and more. It’s a fun and engaging experience for kids and adults alike, perfect for playtime, learning, or just sharing a laugh. But the fun doesn’t stop there—Barnyard Box also lets you get creative! Record your own custom sounds and play them back anytime. Add your voice, mimic animals, or create completely unique noises to surprise friends and family. Features: • Tilt your device to trigger realistic animal sounds • Record and save your own custom sounds • Play back your recordings anytime •. Fun for kids, families, and anyone feeling nostalgic Whether you’re reliving a childhood memory or creating new ones, Barnyard Box delivers simple, interactive fun right at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dramatic Music App at 72% against Barnyard Box's 0%. Dramatic Music App also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). Barnyard Box's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dramatic Music App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barnyard Box asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dramatic Music App ships an update every 2 months, Barnyard Box every 38 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Dramatic Music App | Barnyard Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 21x20 Media, Inc. | hot-n-GUI, LLC |
Customer experience
Dramatic Music App
Barnyard Box
Bugs and requests
Dramatic Music App
Reported bugs
11 issues- No sound at all
- App crashes after upgrade
- Runtime error after upgrade
- Upgrade not recognized after a few months
- No sound after a period of use
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- Sounds stop working
- Music doesn't work unless phone is restarted
- App is inaccessible to the blind (VoiceOver issues)
- No sound coming out anymore
- No sound after purchasing
- Doesn't post to Facebook as promised
Requested features
4 requests- More sounds/music
- Add more funny sounds
- Update app layout
- Add more music soon
Barnyard Box
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dramatic Music App
- Ad Free plus Extra Buttons!$0.99
Barnyard Box
No in-app purchases
Questions
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