Comparison

Sounds for iMessage vs Meme Workshop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sounds for iMessage

Instantly send meme sounds and reactions directly within your group chats. This app offers a vast library of audio clips that play natively in conversations, eliminating the need to switch apps or share links. Enjoy a seamless experience with a one-time purchase for all current and future sounds.

Highlights
  • Meme soundboard for iMessage
  • One-tap send in conversations
  • Preview sounds before sending
  • Search and browse by category
  • Offline access to bundled sounds
  • One-time purchase for all sounds
Features
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Your group chat has been missing this. Sounds is a meme soundboard built for iMessage. Tap a sound. Send it. Your friends hear it play right in the conversation. Instant, native, no friction. No links. No switching apps. Just send. SOUNDBOARD BUILT FOR iMESSAGE Lives right in your iMessage app drawer. Designed for one-hand use, fast browsing, and instant sends. 250+ SOUNDS, ALWAYS FRESH Phrases, music drops, and effects. All the sounds your group chat already speaks. New ones added automatically, no update needed. TRENDING RIGHT NOW A tab of the most sent sounds across everyone using Sounds, re-ranked automatically. See what lands before your chat does. SEND ONE BACK When a friend sends you a sound, tap a ready-made comeback the second it finishes playing. Every sound deserves a reply. REQUEST THE NEXT SOUND Suggest any sound and vote on ideas from other users. When one ships, it shows up in the Added tab. KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE Send a sound every day and build your streak. Miss a day and it's gone. FIND IT IN SECONDS Search by name, browse by category, or replay from Recents. Preview any sound before sending so you always know what lands. UNLOCK ONCE, KEEP EVERYTHING One-time purchase. No subscription. Every sound we ever add is yours, forever. FEATURES - 250+ meme sounds, phrases & effects - Most sounds free, no account needed - One-tap send inside iMessage - Trending tab: the most sent sounds right now - Reply with a ready-made comeback - Suggest and vote on new sounds - Daily send streaks - Preview before sending - Search + browse by category - Works offline for bundled sounds - One-time unlock to get all sounds, no subscription ever Made for the group chat.

About

Meme Workshop

Features
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Turn your ideas into adorable memes in seconds — just type and let AI do the magic! Meme Workshop is the easiest way to create cute, funny, and expressive memes and stickers. Simply describe what you want, pick a style, and watch AI bring your imagination to life as a beautiful cartoon image. FEATURES - AI-Powered Creation: Just type a description like "a cat playing video games" and get a unique meme instantly. - 8 Unique Art Styles: Choose from Cute, Cyberpunk, Ink Wash, Pixel, 3D Cartoon, Comic, Vaporwave, and Doodle. - Text Editor: Add bold, colorful text with customizable fonts, colors, and stroke effects. - GIF Maker: Turn any meme into an animated GIF with fun effects — Shake, Bounce, Jelly, Swing, and more. - Gallery: All your creations are saved and organized. Browse, share, or delete anytime. - Multilingual: Works in English and Chinese — describe your meme in either language. HOW IT WORKS 1. Type a short description of your meme idea. 2. Choose an art style that fits your vibe. 3. Tap "Generate" and get your meme in seconds. 4. Add text, make it a GIF, or share it directly! FREE TO USE Get 3 free meme generations every day. Want more? Grab a credit pack or go Pro for unlimited creativity. PRO SUBSCRIPTION - 8 HD generations per day (1024×1024) - Watermark-free exports - Daily quota auto-refresh - Cancel anytime Meme Workshop is perfect for creating chat stickers, social media reactions, profile pictures, or just having fun. No design skills needed — your words are all it takes. Privacy Policy: https://arwen-7.github.io/meme-legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://arwen-7.github.io/meme-legal/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Sounds for iMessage4 screens
Meme Workshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Meme Workshop at 16.0 against Sounds for iMessage's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sounds for iMessage sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Meme Workshop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sounds for iMessage versus Meme Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSounds for iMessageMeme Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJerry Feng嘉文 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sounds for iMessage

One-time2
  • Unlock All Sounds$2.99
  • Unlock All Sounds$3.99
4 purchases

Meme Workshop

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • 30 Credit$0.99
  • 80 Credits$1.99
  • 200 Credits$3.99

Questions

Is Sounds for iMessage free?
Sounds for iMessage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meme Workshop free?
Meme Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sounds for iMessage or Meme Workshop have ads?
Neither Sounds for iMessage nor Meme Workshop shows ads.

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