# Animal Sounds.! vs Launch Pad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Launch Pad at none against Animal Sounds.!'s 1. Launch Pad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 24 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animal Sounds.! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Launch Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Animal Sounds.! ships an update every 24 months, Launch Pad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animal Sounds.! | Launch Pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sounds/id580044747/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PXL APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/519812237) | [Launch networks australia pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490066931) |

## What reviewers say

### Animal Sounds.!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-sounds/id580044747)

Explore a world of animal sounds and names with realistic photos. This educational game features over 160 animals categorized for easy learning. Enjoy an immersive experience at home or on the go.

**Highlights:** 160+ animal sounds and names, Realistic photos, Categorized animal groups, Easy-to-use interface, Multi-language translations, Interactive keyboard

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Funny sounds
- 👍 Realistic animal sounds
- 👍 Great for toddlers and kids
- 👍 Helpful for teaching and learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misleading or inaccurate animal sounds
- 🔍 Limited selection of animals
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive and frustrating
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Rabbit sound is disturbing
- Deer sound is actually an elk
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More animal sounds and categories
- Ad-free version or option to remove ads
- Ability to scroll through all animals
- Larger image sizes for the animals


### Launch Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-pad/id1491663891)

Plan your festival experience with this app. Discover artist profiles, set times, and set reminders for your favorite acts. Connect with friends offline, view maps, and see who's attending.

**Highlights:** Artist profiles, Set times, Offline reminders, Festival maps, Offline friend chat, Friend location sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animal Sounds.! free?

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

### Is Launch Pad free?

Launch Pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Animal Sounds.! or Launch Pad have ads?

Animal Sounds.! shows ads; Launch Pad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Animal Sounds.! or Launch Pad?

Animal Sounds.! ships an update every 24 months, and Launch Pad every 5 days. Most recently, Animal Sounds.! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Launch Pad on June 10, 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.*