Comparison

Sound Effects! vs CrowdNoise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sound Effects!

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
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Play sound effects for every occasion! Is somebody talking too much in a meeting? Blow the Air Horn or Whistle and silence them! Did a friend just tell a funny joke? Play the laugh track or rim shot and show your support! The joke wasn't funny? Then boo them off the stage! This popular sound machine is perfect for having fun with friends or annoying family members. FEATURES - 50+ Stock Sounds with ability to add new sounds with iTunes File Sharing (visit our website for import instructions) - Playback and Mix multiple sounds at the same time - Sound Board for custom layouts of audio clips w/ multiple pages - Sound Catalog for quick access to all sounds or just your favorites - Sound Timers for playback of sounds after specified time has elapsed - Multiple button sizes including Small, Medium, Large - Multiple color themes including Modern, Blue, and Night - Multiple sound formats including wav, mp3, caf, aac, aiff, aifc, m4a, 3gp, mp4 - Universal app runs at full screen w/ latest iPhones and iPads - Retina display supported with modern layout and design SOUND BOARD Tap a sound tile to play. Tap again to pause. You can drag the tiles into new positions when the board is unlocked. You may lock the tiles in place from the settings page. Swipe left or right or tap the next and previous buttons to change pages. You can even drag multiple tiles at the same time while navigating to other pages. If you want to rewind a sound that is paused just pick up the tile and shake it. SOUND CATALOG Scroll the list to get access to all your sounds. Tap the right arrow button next to the sound to toggle favorites and enable sound timers. Toggle the view between All Sounds and Favorites by tapping the view button located at the top right of screen. PODCASTING Do you have a podcast show? Sound Effects was built for use on the popular Tech 411 Show on iTunes ( https://tech411show.com ) so you'll find the stock sounds can compliment your podcast too. It's also easy to add new audio clips and layout the soundboard like a pro! UPGRADING Removal of ads can be purchased from the settings screen. Sound Effects is also available for your desktop on the Mac App Store. CONTACT TMSOFT Fan us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tmsoft Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/tmsoft Visit our website for additional information at https://www.tmsoft.com/soundeffects/

About

CrowdNoise

Connect with fellow fans to support your favorite teams and athletes. This social app allows you to claim a username and join communities dedicated to sports.

Highlights
  • Claim username
  • Join fan crowds
  • Support teams and athletes
  • New look and mission
  • Team-specific subscriptions
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CrowdNoise has a new look and mission. Claim your username, join the crowd, and support your favorite teams and athletes. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sound Effects!4 screens
CrowdNoise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CrowdNoise at 5.0 against Sound Effects!'s 3.4. CrowdNoise also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). Sound Effects!'s advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sound Effects! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CrowdNoise sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrowdNoise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Effects! has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Sound Effects!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of CrowdNoise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, CrowdNoise every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sound Effects! versus CrowdNoise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Effects!CrowdNoise
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (51 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTMSOFTCrowdNoise, LLC

Customer experience

Sound Effects!

All ratings51 ratings
Positive60.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral11.6%
Negative25.6%

CrowdNoise

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Sound Effects!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save favorites
  • Sounds not working properly
  • Compatibility issues across devices
  • Ads taking over the screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • More sound effects
  • Ability to record and import custom sounds
  • Improved layout and navigation
  • Removal of ads or paid version

CrowdNoise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Effects!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
19 purchases

CrowdNoise

Subscriptions19
  • Texas Tech (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Texas State Bobcats (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • TCU Horned Frogs (Monthly)$5.991 Month
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  • Duke Blue Devils (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • LSU Tigers (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Oklahoma Sooners (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Ohio State Buckeyes (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Az State Sun Devils (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Texas Longhorns (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Tennessee Volunteers (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • UCLA Bruins (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • South Alabama (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Tulane Green Wave (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • USC Trojans (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Wake Forest (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Troy Trojans (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Washington State (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Wyoming Cowboys (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • CrowdNoise+$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Sound Effects! free?
Sound Effects! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrowdNoise free?
CrowdNoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sound Effects! or CrowdNoise?
CrowdNoise is rated higher. Sound Effects! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while CrowdNoise averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sound Effects! or CrowdNoise have ads?
Both Sound Effects! and CrowdNoise show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sound Effects! or CrowdNoise?
Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, and CrowdNoise every 4 days. Most recently, Sound Effects! was updated on September 13, 2026 and CrowdNoise on August 8, 2026.

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