# Sound Effects! vs Thunder Sounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sound Effects! at 63% against Thunder Sounds's 20%. Sound Effects! also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.2). Thunder Sounds'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. Thunder Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sound Effects! holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Sound Effects!'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Thunder Sounds's.

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, Thunder Sounds every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Effects! | Thunder Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews)** | [2.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-sounds/id1070676980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **62.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Leafgreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070668841) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Thunder Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-sounds/id1070676980)

Experience the powerful sounds of thunder with high-quality recordings. Perfect for relaxation, simulating storms, or for children to enjoy the force of nature. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a thunderstorm anytime.

**Highlights:** High-quality thunder sounds, Relaxing storm audio, Simulate thunderstorm atmosphere, Suitable for kids and babies, Authentic thunder rumbles and cracks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Effects! free?

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

### Is Thunder Sounds free?

Thunder Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sound Effects! or Thunder Sounds?

Sound Effects! is rated higher. Sound Effects! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Thunder Sounds averages 2.2 from 29 ratings.

### Do Sound Effects! or Thunder Sounds have ads?

Sound Effects! shows ads; Thunder Sounds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Effects! or Thunder Sounds?

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, and Thunder Sounds every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sound Effects! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Thunder Sounds on September 25, 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.*