# Sound Effects! vs Sound Effects.!

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Effects.! at 4.3 against Sound Effects!'s 3.4. Sound Effects.! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (87% vs 63%). Sound Effects!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Effects! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sound Effects.! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sound Effects.! holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Effects.! has 1.9K ratings behind it against 51, 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 87% of Sound Effects.!'s.

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, Sound Effects.! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Effects! | Sound Effects.! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id542839600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [PXL APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/519812237) |

## 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


### Sound Effects.!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id542839600)

Explore a vast library of realistic sound effects for entertainment and pranks. Easily navigate categories like animals, horror, and weapons. Use the integrated keyboard to enhance your digital content with fun sounds.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of realistic sound effects, Categorized sound library, Intuitive gesture navigation, Keyboard for conversations and videos, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Lots of sound effects
- 💡 Customizable sound board
- 😊 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some sounds have poor quality
- 🔒 Requires review to unlock more content
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Tutorial icon doesn't work

**Requested features**

- More sound categories and variety
- Ability to record and add custom sounds
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Effects! free?

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

### Is Sound Effects.! free?

Sound Effects.! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sound Effects! or Sound Effects.!?

Sound Effects.! is rated higher. Sound Effects! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Sound Effects.! averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Sound Effects! or Sound Effects.! have ads?

Both Sound Effects! and Sound Effects.! show ads.

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

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, and Sound Effects.! every 4 months. Most recently, Sound Effects! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sound Effects.! on October 23, 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.*