# Studio Audience + vs Sound Effects!

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Effects! at 3.4 against Studio Audience +'s 2.5. Sound Effects! also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months). Studio Audience +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Effects! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Studio Audience + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sound Effects! holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Studio Audience +'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Sound Effects!'s.

Studio Audience + ships an update every 10 months, Sound Effects! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Audience + | Sound Effects! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-audience-plus/id492172363/reviews) | **[3.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **62.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PALIANTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/307752890) | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) |

## What reviewers say

### Studio Audience +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-audience-plus/id492172363)

Simulate a studio audience with a variety of reactions like booing, cheering, laughing, and clapping. This app allows you to trigger these sounds on demand for various purposes.

**Highlights:** Simulate studio audience, On-demand sound effects, Boo, cheer, laugh, clap sounds, Trigger sounds on cue

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free and no ads
- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Good for specific moments
- 👍 Decent collection for free
- 👍 Fast app opening

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for many
- 🐛 No sound issues
- 🐛 Audio only through headphones
- 🐛 Sounds too long
- 🐛 Clunky and slow response

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- No sound
- Issue detecting appropriate audio device
- Sounds are too long
- Clips are too long

**Requested features**

- Add a stop button
- Allow looping sounds
- Make tracks shorter or add stop button
- Update the app's look
- Add a slider volume mechanism


### 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 Studio Audience + free?

Studio Audience + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sound Effects! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Studio Audience + or Sound Effects!?

Sound Effects! is rated higher. Studio Audience + averages 2.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Sound Effects! averages 3.4 from 51 ratings.

### Do Studio Audience + or Sound Effects! have ads?

Sound Effects! shows ads; Studio Audience + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Studio Audience + or Sound Effects!?

Studio Audience + ships an update every 10 months, and Sound Effects! every 5 months. Most recently, Studio Audience + was updated on September 20, 2026 and Sound Effects! on September 13, 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.*