# Applause ! vs ClApp!

The clearest difference is rating: Applause ! at 4.4 against ClApp!'s 2.7. Applause ! also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 40%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 7). ClApp!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Applause ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ClApp! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Applause ! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Applause ! has 1.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Applause !'s written reviews are positive against 40% of ClApp!'s.

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, ClApp! every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Applause ! | ClApp! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews)** | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapp/id930906627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Simon Meyborg](https://appshunter.io/developer/465630089) |

## 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


### ClApp!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapp/id930906627)

Express your reactions with a variety of pre-set sounds like clapping, cheering, or booing. You can also record and share your own custom sounds to express yourself in unique ways.

**Highlights:** Pre-set reaction sounds, Custom sound recording, Sound sharing, Variety of responses (cheer, boo, laugh), Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boos! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hoorays! | $0.99 | one-time |
| F**ks! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Haha! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pssh! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full sound package | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Applause ! free?

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

### Is ClApp! free?

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

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

Applause ! is rated higher. Applause ! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while ClApp! averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Applause ! or ClApp! have ads?

Applause ! shows ads; ClApp! does not.

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

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, and ClApp! every 9 months. Most recently, Applause ! was updated on September 28, 2026 and ClApp! on September 23, 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.*