Comparison

Dramatic Music App vs Barnyard Box

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Dramatic sound effects
  • Music loops
  • Conversation enhancer
  • Story highlight tool
  • Ice breaker
  • Multiple themed pages
  • In-app upgrades for more sounds
Features
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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!"

About

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.

Highlights
  • Tilt device for animal sounds
  • Record custom sounds
  • Play back recordings
  • Interactive sound experience
  • Fun for all ages
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Dramatic Music App4 screens
Barnyard Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dramatic Music App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barnyard Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dramatic Music App ships an update every 2 months, Barnyard Box every 38 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dramatic Music App versus Barnyard Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDramatic Music AppBarnyard Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer21x20 Media, Inc.hot-n-GUI, LLC

Customer experience

Dramatic Music App

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative23.1%

Barnyard Box

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 6 more
  • 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

1 purchases

Dramatic Music App

One-time1
  • Ad Free plus Extra Buttons!$0.99
None

Barnyard Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dramatic Music App free?
Dramatic Music App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barnyard Box free?
Barnyard Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dramatic Music App or Barnyard Box have ads?
Neither Dramatic Music App nor Barnyard Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dramatic Music App or Barnyard Box?
Dramatic Music App ships an update every 2 months, and Barnyard Box every 38 months. Most recently, Dramatic Music App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Barnyard Box on October 29, 2026.

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