# Sound Effects! vs CrowdNoise

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Effects! | CrowdNoise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [CrowdNoise, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507972292) |

## 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


### CrowdNoise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293)

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texas Tech (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Texas State Bobcats (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| TCU Horned Frogs (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Duke Blue Devils (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| LSU Tigers (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Oklahoma Sooners (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Ohio State Buckeyes (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Az State Sun Devils (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Texas Longhorns (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tennessee Volunteers (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| UCLA Bruins (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| South Alabama (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tulane Green Wave (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| USC Trojans (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Wake Forest (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Troy Trojans (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Washington State (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Wyoming Cowboys (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| CrowdNoise+ | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*