Comparison

PlayButton vs Chirp.QR

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

Head to head
About

PlayButton

This app offers a straightforward way to record and play back single sounds. It's designed for simplicity, with just one record and one play button. An optional lock feature prevents accidental changes, making it useful for users with physical challenges.

Highlights
  • One-touch recording
  • Single sound playback
  • Minimalist interface
  • Optional lock functionality
  • Therapy tool for special needs
Features
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PlayButton is a simple app that provides the most minimal record and playback experience possible. One record button, one play button, and one sound at a time. If you need a quick way to record a sound and play it back, it doesn't get simpler than this. Used in therapy for special needs students who have physical problems with pressing small buttons, this app allows the user to participate with their sound. For additional control over the interface a "lock" functionality is available from the device's Settings that allows a recorded sound to be locked, removing the record buttons until the app is unlocked. If you choose to support PlayButton through a small in-app annual subscription, the Terms of Service are governed by Apple's standard terms, as specified here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chirp.QR

Easily record audio and generate QR codes linking directly to your recordings. Share your sound clips with anyone, anywhere, with built-in privacy compliance and European data storage.

Highlights
  • One-click audio recording
  • QR code generation for recordings
  • Direct sharing to contacts
  • GDPR compliant
  • European data storage
Features
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Chirp.QR lets you record audio and instantly create a QR code that anyone can scan to listen — no app needed for listeners. How it works 1. Record your audio 2. Get a QR code 3. Share it — print it, stick it, send it Anyone with a phone camera can scan and listen. No downloads required. Use it for anything - Classrooms — reading exercises, language practice, storytelling, interactive worksheets - Greeting cards — add a personal audio message - Product packaging — audio instructions or brand stories - Accessibility — add audio to printed materials - Museums, exhibits, and tours - Real estate listings and events - Anywhere you want to connect a physical surface to audio Schools and organisations Schools can activate Chirp.QR Premium across all their devices with a single school code. No Apple IDs required. Works with shared devices and MDM. Visit chirpqr.com/schools for details. Premium The free version has no feature limits, no ads, and no limits on recordings. Premium keeps your recordings stored permanently (free recordings expire after 30 days). Privacy and security - GDPR compliant - Data stored on European (EU) servers - No tracking, no ads, no data selling - Safe for schools and children Privacy Policy: https://chirpqr.com/privacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlayButton3 screens
Chirp.QR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlayButton at 5.0 against Chirp.QR's 3.5. PlayButton also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Chirp.QR's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PlayButton sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Chirp.QR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlayButton holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PlayButton's written reviews are positive against 71% of Chirp.QR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayButton ships an update every 6 months, Chirp.QR every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PlayButton versus Chirp.QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayButtonChirp.QR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAardustry GmbHSammy Palsson

Customer experience

PlayButton

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chirp.QR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlayButton

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Supporter$4.991 Year
1 purchases

Chirp.QR

Subscriptions1
  • Chirp Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is PlayButton free?
PlayButton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chirp.QR free?
Chirp.QR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlayButton or Chirp.QR?
PlayButton is rated higher. PlayButton averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Chirp.QR averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do PlayButton or Chirp.QR have ads?
Neither PlayButton nor Chirp.QR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayButton or Chirp.QR?
PlayButton ships an update every 6 months, and Chirp.QR every 10 months. Most recently, PlayButton was updated on October 9, 2026 and Chirp.QR on October 10, 2026.

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