Applause ! vs HolidayBall_Drum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Applause !
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.
- Tap to generate applause
- Faster taps for louder sound
- Email applause to friends
- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable sound effects
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There are situations that just require applause! Tap the button and get applause sound. Tap faster for louder applause. Send applause to your friends by email. Start applause from Apple Watch.
HolidayBall_Drum
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左、右手各握一顆球, 隨著 App 上的動態圖案及音樂節奏, 壓握左、右球 ! 結合手掌運動及音樂節奏, 是一個老少皆宜、健手又健腦的好玩遊戲機＋App! 幼兒使用可增加觸覺的感覺統合刺激 ; 學齡兒動使用可結合聽覺、神經系統、肌肉系統與意念, 強化各系統間溝通與相互協調 ; 成人、銀髪族使用配合音樂節奏做手掌按摩, 好玩又可健手更可促進血液循環!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HolidayBall_Drum at none against Applause !'s 1. HolidayBall_Drum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Applause ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HolidayBall_Drum asks for nothing beyond the download.
Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, HolidayBall_Drum every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Applause ! | HolidayBall_Drum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Ebbinghaus | Shing Sheng |
Bugs and requests
Applause !
Reported bugs
3 issues- No sound on certain devices
- Freezing or crashing on some phones
- Ads appearing too frequently
Requested features
4 requests- Add a stop button for the applause
- Expand sound effects to include more variations
- Improve responsiveness and reduce loading times
- Provide more customization options
HolidayBall_Drum
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Applause !
- Remove Ads$0.99
HolidayBall_Drum
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Applause ! free?
Is HolidayBall_Drum free?
Do Applause ! or HolidayBall_Drum have ads?
Which is updated more often, Applause ! or HolidayBall_Drum?
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