# Applause ! vs Crowd Sounds

The clearest difference is rating: Applause ! at 4.4 against Crowd Sounds's 4.0. Applause ! also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and device support. Crowd Sounds's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Applause ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crowd Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Applause ! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Applause ! | Crowd Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-sounds/id6760906945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## 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


### Crowd Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-sounds/id6760906945)

This app provides a variety of crowd reaction sound effects, including applause, cheering, and booing. It's designed for use in videos, parties, pranks, and live streams to enhance any moment with audience engagement.

**Highlights:** Instant crowd reaction sound effects, Applause, cheering, booing, and laughter sounds, Ideal for videos, parties, and pranks, High-quality sound effects, One-tap playback, Mix and match sounds, Remote control mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crowd Sounds Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Applause ! free?

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

### Is Crowd Sounds free?

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

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

Applause ! is rated higher. Applause ! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Crowd Sounds averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

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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.*