# Sound Effects! vs Zango Comedy

The clearest difference is rating: Zango Comedy at 5.0 against Sound Effects!'s 3.4. Zango Comedy also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sound Effects!'s advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Effects! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zango Comedy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zango Comedy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Effects! has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, Zango Comedy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Effects! | Zango Comedy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zango-comedy/id1344380013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [4Bars Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198359540) |

## 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


### Zango Comedy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zango-comedy/id1344380013)

Discover and watch the best Afro comedy videos, skits, stand-up, and live shows. This app curates trending content from top comedians and helps you find local events. Enjoy offline viewing and multi-tasking playback options.

**Highlights:** Watch trending comedy shorts, Discover new comedians, Find local comedy shows and events, Offline viewing with downloads, Multi-tasking video player, Airplay and ChromeCast enabled

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Package - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Effects! free?

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

### Is Zango Comedy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sound Effects! or Zango Comedy?

Zango Comedy is rated higher. Sound Effects! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Zango Comedy averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sound Effects! or Zango Comedy have ads?

Sound Effects! shows ads; Zango Comedy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Effects! or Zango Comedy?

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, and Zango Comedy every 2 months. Most recently, Sound Effects! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Zango Comedy on October 6, 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.*