# BirdsNest vs Applause !

The clearest difference is rating: BirdsNest at 5.0 against Applause !'s 4.4. BirdsNest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Applause !'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Applause ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BirdsNest asks for nothing beyond the download.

BirdsNest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Applause ! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BirdsNest's written reviews are positive against 79% of Applause !'s.

BirdsNest ships an update every 25 months, Applause ! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BirdsNest | Applause ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdsnest/id858342657/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/560849533) | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) |

## What reviewers say

### BirdsNest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdsnest/id858342657)

Create music using natural soundscapes from a Northern Swedish forest. Explore four distinct sound environments with birdcalls, percussion, and field recordings. Features auto-play and looping for interactive musical journeys.

**Highlights:** Natural soundscapes, Birdcall and percussion instruments, Field recordings, Auto-play mode, Looping functionality, Four distinct sound environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Applause !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146)

Generate applause sounds with a simple tap. Increase the volume by tapping faster. Share your applause with friends via email or even start it from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Tap to generate applause, Faster taps for louder sound, Email applause to friends, Apple Watch integration, Customizable sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤩 Entertaining and fun
- 🎉 Useful for various occasions
- 👏 Realistic sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with sound
- 🔌 Ads can be intrusive
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on certain devices
- Freezing or crashing on some phones
- Ads appearing too frequently

**Requested features**

- Add a stop button for the applause
- Expand sound effects to include more variations
- Improve responsiveness and reduce loading times
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BirdsNest free?

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

### Is Applause ! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BirdsNest or Applause !?

BirdsNest is rated higher. BirdsNest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Applause ! averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do BirdsNest or Applause ! have ads?

Applause ! shows ads; BirdsNest does not.

### Which is updated more often, BirdsNest or Applause !?

BirdsNest ships an update every 25 months, and Applause ! every 3 months. Most recently, BirdsNest was updated on October 21, 2026 and Applause ! on October 27, 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.*