# Studio Audience + vs Sound Effects Board

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Studio Audience + at 44% against Sound Effects Board's 0%. Studio Audience + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (85 vs 8). Sound Effects Board's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Effects Board sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Studio Audience + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sound Effects Board holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Audience + has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Studio Audience +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Sound Effects Board's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Studio Audience + ships an update every 10 months, Sound Effects Board monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Audience + | Sound Effects Board |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-audience-plus/id492172363/reviews) | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects-board/id6784275306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **43.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PALIANTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/307752890) | [Adem Uresin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176143622) |

## 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 Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects-board/id6784275306)

Transform your phone into a versatile soundboard with a vast library of effects. Create custom boards, layer sounds, and even record your own audio. Control playback from your lock screen, widgets, or Siri.

**Highlights:** Instant sound playback, 6,000+ sound effects, Customizable sound boards, Record and import audio, Voice changer, Lock screen and widget control, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studio Audience + free?

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

### Is Sound Effects Board free?

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

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

Sound Effects Board is rated higher. Studio Audience + averages 2.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Sound Effects Board averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither Studio Audience + nor Sound Effects Board shows ads.

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

Studio Audience + ships an update every 10 months, and Sound Effects Board monthly. Most recently, Studio Audience + was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sound Effects Board on October 19, 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.*