# Applause ! vs Cloudstaff Radio

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

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

Cloudstaff Radio 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, Cloudstaff Radio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Applause ! | Cloudstaff Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudstaff-radio/id1322809806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Cloudstaff](https://appshunter.io/developer/695424662) |

## 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


### Cloudstaff Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudstaff-radio/id1322809806)

Stream music and company updates 24/7 from various curated playlists. Enjoy uplifting hymns, hip hop hits, or feel-good tunes to brighten your day.

**Highlights:** 24/7 music streaming, Company updates, Curated music playlists, Hip Hop and R&B hits, Hymns and praise anthems, Feel-good music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Applause ! free?

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

### Is Cloudstaff Radio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Applause ! or Cloudstaff Radio?

Cloudstaff Radio is rated higher. Applause ! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Cloudstaff Radio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Applause ! or Cloudstaff Radio have ads?

Applause ! shows ads; Cloudstaff Radio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Applause ! or Cloudstaff Radio?

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, and Cloudstaff Radio every 2 months. Most recently, Applause ! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cloudstaff Radio on November 2, 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.*