# Applause ! vs Funny Sound Effects +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Funny Sound Effects + at none against Applause !'s 1. Funny Sound Effects + also leads on ratings volume (6.8K vs 1.4K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Applause !'s advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Applause ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Funny Sound Effects + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Funny Sound Effects + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Applause !'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Funny Sound Effects +'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, Funny Sound Effects + every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Applause ! | Funny Sound Effects + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applause/id858934146/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funny-sound-effects-plus/id981236306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 56.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 19 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Jason Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/981227960) |

## 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


### Funny Sound Effects +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funny-sound-effects-plus/id981236306)

Access a collection of 80 popular funny sound effects for pranks and jokes. Easily play sounds, set them as ringtones or text message alerts, and enjoy a simple, user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** 80 high-definition funny sound effects, Prank friends with sounds, Use as a soundboard, Save sounds as ringtones, Set sounds as text message alerts, Simple and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice
- 🤩 Funny sound effects
- 😂 Great for pranks
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining
- 🤗 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sounds not working
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 😠 Doesn't work properly
- 🤬 Annoying ads
- 😞 Disappointing

**Reported bugs**

- Sounds not working
- App crashes
- Ads blocking screen
- Incompatible with some devices
- Requires internet connection to load

**Requested features**

- More sound effects
- Ability to save favorites
- Alphabetical organization of sounds
- Overlay multiple sounds
- Add police siren sound


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Applause ! free?

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

### Is Funny Sound Effects + free?

Funny Sound Effects + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Applause ! or Funny Sound Effects +?

Funny Sound Effects + is rated higher. Applause ! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Funny Sound Effects + averages 4.5 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Applause ! or Funny Sound Effects + have ads?

Both Applause ! and Funny Sound Effects + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Applause ! or Funny Sound Effects +?

Applause ! ships an update every 3 months, and Funny Sound Effects + every 11 months. Most recently, Applause ! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Funny Sound Effects + on October 26, 2026.

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