# SoundBoy vs SoundBoard Pro Studio

The clearest difference is rating: SoundBoard Pro Studio at 4.0 against SoundBoy's 3.0. SoundBoard Pro Studio also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). SoundBoy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundBoard Pro Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SoundBoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoundBoard Pro Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

SoundBoy ships an update every 6 months, SoundBoard Pro Studio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundBoy | SoundBoard Pro Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundboy/id6550824288/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundboard-pro-studio/id6764401104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Terwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/473029344) | [Tomas Begeni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895763864) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundboy/id6550824288)

Design a personalized soundboard with microphone input and real-time audio effects. Mix your creations with existing audio for dynamic party experiences. Enjoy a straightforward, no-nonsense application.

**Highlights:** Custom soundboard creation, Microphone throughput support, Real-time audio effects (delay, reverb, distortion), Mix with existing audio, No tracking or third-party libraries

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundBoard Pro Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundboard-pro-studio/id6764401104)

Create and trigger custom sound effects for live performances, podcasts, or DJ sets. Organize sounds into banks with customizable buttons and effects. Offers a free version with basic features and a premium subscription for advanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound banks and buttons, Import audio from various sources, Built-in voice recorder, Fade in/out, loop, and crossfade effects, Per-button and master volume control, Save and load custom profiles, Remote control from a second device

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundBoy free?

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

### Is SoundBoard Pro Studio free?

SoundBoard Pro Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SoundBoy or SoundBoard Pro Studio?

SoundBoard Pro Studio is rated higher. SoundBoy averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SoundBoard Pro Studio averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SoundBoy or SoundBoard Pro Studio have ads?

Neither SoundBoy nor SoundBoard Pro Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundBoy or SoundBoard Pro Studio?

SoundBoy ships an update every 6 months, and SoundBoard Pro Studio every 2 days. Most recently, SoundBoy was updated on October 30, 2026 and SoundBoard Pro Studio on November 7, 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.*