# Applause ! vs Applause Sounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Applause ! at 79% against Applause Sounds's 30%. Applause ! also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 16). Applause Sounds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Applause ! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Applause ! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Applause !'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Applause Sounds's.

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, Applause Sounds every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Applause ! | Applause Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews)** | [3.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause-sounds/id1070668842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Leafgreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070668841) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Applause Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause-sounds/id1070668842)

This app provides a collection of various applause sound effects for use in different situations. Whether for genuine appreciation or humorous effect, you can share these sounds with friends or use them to punctuate everyday moments.

**Highlights:** Variety of applause sounds, Share sounds with friends, Use for appreciation, Use for humor, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Applause ! free?

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

### Is Applause Sounds free?

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

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

Applause ! is rated higher. Applause ! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Applause Sounds averages 3.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Applause ! or Applause Sounds have ads?

Applause ! shows ads; Applause Sounds does not.

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

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, and Applause Sounds every 6 weeks. Most recently, Applause ! was updated on October 20, 2026 and Applause Sounds on October 11, 2026.

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