# Fun Sounds LOL vs Sound Effects!

The clearest difference is rating: Fun Sounds LOL at 4.0 against Sound Effects!'s 3.4. Fun Sounds LOL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (404 vs 50). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fun Sounds LOL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sound Effects! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fun Sounds LOL holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fun Sounds LOL has 404 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Fun Sounds LOL's written reviews are positive against 63% of Sound Effects!'s.

Fun Sounds LOL ships an update every 4 months, Sound Effects! every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fun Sounds LOL | Sound Effects! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-sounds-lol/id417935072/reviews)** | [3.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **404** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ozan](https://appshunter.io/developer/417935075) | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) |

## What reviewers say

### Fun Sounds LOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-sounds-lol/id417935072)

Explore a vast library of over 200 free sound effects across 13 diverse categories. Create and customize your own sounds by adjusting tempo and pitch. Share your favorite sounds with friends via text and email for endless amusement.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of free sound effects, 13 sound categories, Create custom sounds, Adjust tempo and pitch, Share sounds via text and email, Prank and amuse friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining sounds
- 🎨 Wide variety of sound options
- 💡 Useful for pranks and jokes
- 🤩 Great for entertaining kids and toddlers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound quality issues
- 🔊 Loud volume resets on sound change
- 🔍 Difficulty upgrading or accessing full features
- 🤯 Annoying upgrade prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Sounds not working after updates
- App crashing or not opening
- Upgrade process not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save and share custom sounds
- Improve sound quality and volume control
- Provide more sound categories and options
- Integrate with messaging apps for easy sharing


### Sound Effects!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480)

Play and mix multiple sound effects for any situation, from meetings to jokes. Customize your soundboard with over 50 stock sounds and import your own audio files. Perfect for entertainment and even podcasting.

**Highlights:** Play and mix multiple sounds, Import custom audio files, Customizable soundboard layouts, Sound catalog for quick access, Sound timers for delayed playback, Supports multiple sound formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to use
- 💡 Useful for podcasts and entertainment
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward layout
- 👍 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
- 🔋 Limited sound selection
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Low-quality sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save favorites
- Sounds not working properly
- Compatibility issues across devices
- Ads taking over the screen

**Requested features**

- More sound effects
- Ability to record and import custom sounds
- Improved layout and navigation
- Removal of ads or paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fun Sounds LOL free?

Fun Sounds LOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sound Effects! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fun Sounds LOL or Sound Effects!?

Fun Sounds LOL is rated higher. Fun Sounds LOL averages 4.0 out of 5 from 404 ratings, while Sound Effects! averages 3.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Fun Sounds LOL or Sound Effects! have ads?

Sound Effects! shows ads; Fun Sounds LOL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fun Sounds LOL or Sound Effects!?

Fun Sounds LOL ships an update every 4 months, and Sound Effects! every 5 months. Most recently, Fun Sounds LOL was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sound Effects! on November 1, 2026.

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