# Studio Audience + vs Applause !

The clearest difference is rating: Applause ! at 4.4 against Studio Audience +'s 2.5. Applause ! also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Studio Audience +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Applause ! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Applause ! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Studio Audience +'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Applause !'s.

Studio Audience + ships an update every 10 months, Applause ! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio Audience + | Applause ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-audience-plus/id492172363/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PALIANTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/307752890) | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) |

## 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


### Applause !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146)

Generate applause sounds with a simple tap. Increase the volume by tapping faster. Share your applause with friends via email or even start it from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Tap to generate applause, Faster taps for louder sound, Email applause to friends, Apple Watch integration, Customizable sound effects

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤩 Entertaining and fun
- 🎉 Useful for various occasions
- 👏 Realistic sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with sound
- 🔌 Ads can be intrusive
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on certain devices
- Freezing or crashing on some phones
- Ads appearing too frequently

**Requested features**

- Add a stop button for the applause
- Expand sound effects to include more variations
- Improve responsiveness and reduce loading times
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studio Audience + free?

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

### Is Applause ! free?

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

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

Applause ! is rated higher. Studio Audience + averages 2.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Applause ! averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Studio Audience + or Applause ! have ads?

Applause ! shows ads; Studio Audience + does not.

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

Studio Audience + ships an update every 10 months, and Applause ! every 3 months. Most recently, Studio Audience + was updated on September 20, 2026 and Applause ! on September 22, 2026.

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