# Sound Effects.! vs CrowdNoise

The clearest difference is rating: CrowdNoise at 5.0 against Sound Effects.!'s 4.3. CrowdNoise also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). Sound Effects.!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrowdNoise sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sound Effects.! asks for nothing beyond the download.

CrowdNoise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Effects.! has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Sound Effects.!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of CrowdNoise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sound Effects.! ships an update every 4 months, CrowdNoise every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Effects.! | CrowdNoise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-effects/id542839600/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PXL APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/519812237) | [CrowdNoise, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507972292) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K 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 4 months, and CrowdNoise every 11 days. Most recently, Sound Effects.! was updated on October 23, 2026 and CrowdNoise on October 24, 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.*