# Applause ! vs CrowdNoise

The clearest difference is rating: CrowdNoise at 5.0 against Applause !'s 4.4. CrowdNoise also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Applause !'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Applause ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CrowdNoise sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CrowdNoise 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Applause !'s written reviews are positive against 75% of CrowdNoise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, CrowdNoise every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Applause ! | CrowdNoise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [CrowdNoise, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507972292) |

## 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


### CrowdNoise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293)

Connect with fellow fans to support your favorite teams and athletes. This social app allows you to claim a username and join communities dedicated to sports.

**Highlights:** Claim username, Join fan crowds, Support teams and athletes, New look and mission, Team-specific subscriptions

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texas Tech (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Texas State Bobcats (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| TCU Horned Frogs (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Duke Blue Devils (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| LSU Tigers (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Oklahoma Sooners (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Ohio State Buckeyes (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Az State Sun Devils (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Texas Longhorns (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tennessee Volunteers (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| UCLA Bruins (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| South Alabama (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tulane Green Wave (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| USC Trojans (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Wake Forest (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Troy Trojans (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Washington State (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Wyoming Cowboys (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| CrowdNoise+ | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Applause ! free?

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

### Is CrowdNoise free?

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

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

CrowdNoise is rated higher. Applause ! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while CrowdNoise averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Applause ! or CrowdNoise have ads?

Both Applause ! and CrowdNoise show ads.

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

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, and CrowdNoise every 4 days. Most recently, Applause ! was updated on September 22, 2026 and CrowdNoise on August 8, 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.*