# R vs SoundsReal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: R at none against SoundsReal's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundsReal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. R asks for nothing beyond the download.

R ships an update every 3 weeks, SoundsReal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | R | SoundsReal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundsreal/id6478804400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Vianney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376014245) | [Vincent Gachet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652038585) |

## What reviewers say

### R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-light/id6449964837)

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundsReal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundsreal/id6478804400)

This app allows stage performers to trigger audio cues discreetly and precisely. It offers a vast library of built-in sounds and supports remote control options for seamless integration into live performances.

**Highlights:** Discreet audio triggering, 10,000+ built-in sounds, Millisecond-accurate timing, Bluetooth remote control, Lock Mode for accidental prevention, Direct import from device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoundsReal Premium | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is R free?

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

### Is SoundsReal free?

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

### Do R or SoundsReal have ads?

Neither R nor SoundsReal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, R or SoundsReal?

R ships an update every 3 weeks, and SoundsReal fortnightly. Most recently, R was updated on November 7, 2026 and SoundsReal on November 4, 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.*