Applause ! vs Cla
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.
Cla
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This app encourages anyone to easily enjoy composing and experimenting with minimal music played by two people clapping their hands. Abbreviating "Clapping Music Generator", that's "Cla-Gene!". You can of course try changing the tempo and number of times the basic rhythm is used, but even using simple rhythms that you're familiar with may lead to wonderful encounters. A free version (with limited functionality), "Cla-Gene! Trial Edition" is also available in the store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Applause ! at Free against Cla's $0.99. Cla's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Applause ! is free to download; Cla costs $0.99 up front. Applause ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cla asks for nothing beyond the download.
Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, Cla every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Applause ! | Cla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| 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 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Ebbinghaus | SHINSUKE ISHIDA |
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
Cla
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Applause !
- Remove Ads$0.99
Cla
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Applause ! free?
Is Cla free?
Do Applause ! or Cla have ads?
Which is updated more often, Applause ! or Cla?
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