# Sound Effects! vs Applause !

The clearest difference is rating: Applause ! at 4.4 against Sound Effects!'s 3.4. Applause ! also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 51) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Applause ! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Applause ! has 1.4K 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 79% of Applause !'s.

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, Applause ! every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Effects! | Applause ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id537432480/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) |

## 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


### Applause !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146)

Generate applause sounds with a simple tap. Increase the volume by tapping faster. Share your applause with friends via email or even start it from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Tap to generate applause, Faster taps for louder sound, Email applause to friends, Apple Watch integration, Customizable sound effects

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤩 Entertaining and fun
- 🎉 Useful for various occasions
- 👏 Realistic sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with sound
- 🔌 Ads can be intrusive
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on certain devices
- Freezing or crashing on some phones
- Ads appearing too frequently

**Requested features**

- Add a stop button for the applause
- Expand sound effects to include more variations
- Improve responsiveness and reduce loading times
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Effects! free?

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

### Is Applause ! free?

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

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

Applause ! is rated higher. Sound Effects! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Applause ! averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Both Sound Effects! and Applause ! show ads.

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

Sound Effects! ships an update every 5 months, and Applause ! every 3 months. Most recently, Sound Effects! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Applause ! on October 15, 2026.

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