# Sound Effects! vs AutoMix DJ

The clearest difference is rating: AutoMix DJ at 4.2 against Sound Effects!'s 3.4. AutoMix DJ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Sound Effects!'s advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Effects! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AutoMix DJ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AutoMix DJ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 43 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Sound Effects!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of AutoMix DJ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, AutoMix DJ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Effects! | AutoMix DJ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) | **[4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automix-dj/id1477414816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **62.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [paramvir singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477292702) |

## 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


### AutoMix DJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automix-dj/id1477414816)

This music player automatically mixes audio like a professional DJ, creating enjoyable tunes with minimal effort. Import your music library and let the app handle the mixing, offering two distinct modes for different listening experiences.

**Highlights:** Automatic audio mixing, DJ-like transitions, Music import via share feature, Party mode (5 songs max when locked), Intro mode (song previews), Tutorials for music import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Party Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Effects! free?

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

### Is AutoMix DJ free?

AutoMix DJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sound Effects! or AutoMix DJ?

AutoMix DJ is rated higher. Sound Effects! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while AutoMix DJ averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.

### Do Sound Effects! or AutoMix DJ have ads?

Sound Effects! shows ads; AutoMix DJ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Effects! or AutoMix DJ?

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, and AutoMix DJ every 4 days. Most recently, Sound Effects! was updated on November 1, 2026 and AutoMix DJ on November 3, 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.*