# Cat Soundbox vs DKS

The clearest difference is price: DKS at Free against Cat Soundbox's $9.99. DKS also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Cat Soundbox's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DKS is free to download; Cat Soundbox costs $9.99 up front. Cat Soundbox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and DKS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Soundbox ships an update every 3 months, DKS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Soundbox | DKS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dks-max/id6760149838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DEUX COURANTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850951253) | [Tarno LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882867452) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Soundbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-soundbox/id6754924204)

Discover a playful soundboard with various cat meows and sound effects. Enjoy relaxing visual scenes and simple mini-games. This app is purely for entertainment and does not offer animal translation or veterinary advice.

**Highlights:** Cat soundboard with meows, Relaxing visual scenes, Simple mini-games, Offline cat FAQs, Entertainment focused

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cat Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Cat Premium Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Cat Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Cat Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### DKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dks-max/id6760149838)

This app uses AI to analyze images, providing private results, verified certificates, and competitive leaderboards. Users can also purchase custom merchandise linked to their scan outcomes. It's designed for users 18 and older.

**Highlights:** AI-powered image analysis, Verified certificate generation, Competitive leaderboards, Custom merchandise, Private scan results, Country and worldwide comparison

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Results Limited Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Unlock Results Exit Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Scan | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Soundbox free?

Cat Soundbox costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DKS free?

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

### Do Cat Soundbox or DKS have ads?

Neither Cat Soundbox nor DKS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Soundbox or DKS?

Cat Soundbox ships an update every 3 months, and DKS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cat Soundbox was updated on October 30, 2026 and DKS on November 5, 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.*
