# Sound Effects! vs Crowd Machine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crowd Machine at none against Sound Effects!'s 1. Crowd Machine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). Sound Effects!'s advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 53%). 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. Crowd Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crowd Machine holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 64 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Sound Effects!'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Crowd Machine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Effects! | Crowd Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) | **[3.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-machine/id1383058908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | **62.8% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 42 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) | [Ryan Knightly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022878694) |

## 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


### Crowd Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-machine/id1383058908)

Access a variety of crowd sounds like cheers, boos, and laughter instantly. This simple soundboard is designed for quick access to simulate audience reactions in various scenarios, from comedy sketches to performances.

**Highlights:** Instant access to crowd sounds, Variety of sounds (cheers, boos, laughter), Simple, no-fuss interface, Simulate audience reactions, Ideal for performances and sketches

**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 Crowd Machine free?

Crowd Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sound Effects! or Crowd Machine?

Crowd Machine is rated higher. Sound Effects! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Crowd Machine averages 3.7 from 64 ratings.

### Do Sound Effects! or Crowd Machine have ads?

Sound Effects! shows ads; Crowd Machine does not.

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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.*