# PlayButton vs TouchMe Pairs

The clearest difference is device support: PlayButton at 3 against TouchMe Pairs's 1. TouchMe Pairs's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayButton sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and TouchMe Pairs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayButton ships an update every 6 months, TouchMe Pairs every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayButton | TouchMe Pairs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbutton/id472870128/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aardustry GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674069248) | [IntegraTools GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/618103816) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayButton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbutton/id472870128)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Supporter | $4.99 | per year |


### TouchMe Pairs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchme-pairs/id919890821)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Editor | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayButton free?

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

### Is TouchMe Pairs free?

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

### Do PlayButton or TouchMe Pairs have ads?

Neither PlayButton nor TouchMe Pairs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayButton or TouchMe Pairs?

PlayButton ships an update every 6 months, and TouchMe Pairs every 11 months. Most recently, PlayButton was updated on October 9, 2026 and TouchMe Pairs on September 29, 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.*