Comparison

Sound Effects! vs Sound Effects HD+

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

Sound Effects HD+

Features
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Sound Effects HD+ is a mobile app that offers a wide variety of audio clips and sound effects to have a lot of fun. The app includes a vast library of professionally recorded sounds, including animal noises, funny sounds, explosions, and more. You can browse through categories, search for specific sounds and access to your favorite sounds quickly. Sound Effects HD+ is an excellent tool for anyone who wants to add unique and realistic sounds to their funny life moments.

Screenshots

Sound Effects!4 screens
Sound Effects HD+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sound Effects HD+ at none against Sound Effects!'s 1. Sound Effects!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Sound Effects HD+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sound Effects! versus Sound Effects HD+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSound Effects!Sound Effects HD+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTMSOFTLeonardo Gonzalez Salas

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

Sound Effects HD+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sound Effects!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Sound Effects HD+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sound Effects! free?
Sound Effects! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sound Effects HD+ free?
Sound Effects HD+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sound Effects! or Sound Effects HD+ have ads?
Both Sound Effects! and Sound Effects HD+ show ads.

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