SoundBox vs Aubo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoundBox
Access a fun collection of sound effects with a simple interface. Play sounds individually or simultaneously for instant entertainment. Enjoy a variety of audio clips with easy-to-use buttons.
- Large button icons
- Play multiple sound effects
- Play sounds repeatedly
- Simultaneous sound playback
- Sound effects collection
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SoundBox Sound Effects Soundboard has an amusing array of soundboard sound effects for some instant fun. • Big Button Icons • Play multiple sound effects • Play any sound effect multiple times • Play sound effects simultaneously • Sound Effects Soundboard
Aubo
Create and customize soundboards with sounds from various sources, including web and recordings. Play sounds via widgets, edit audio properties, and share creations as videos. Organize and resize sound elements for a personalized experience.
- Add sounds from Files and web
- Play from widgets and controls
- Customize colors, photos, and emoji
- Adjust pitch, speed, and trim audio
- Record new sounds
- Share sounds as videos
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• Add sounds from Files and the web • Play from widgets and controls • Customize colors, photos, and emoji • Adjust pitch, speed, and trim audio • Explore and add open source free sounds • Record new sounds • Play sounds • Adjust soundboard layouts and sizes • Share sounds as videos in Messages • Export soundboards to Files
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aubo at 4.8 against SoundBox's 3.3. Aubo also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). SoundBox's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SoundBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aubo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Aubo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SoundBox's written reviews are positive against 91% of Aubo's.
SoundBox ships an update every 4 months, Aubo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoundBox | Aubo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (38 ratings) | 4.8 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edgeway Software | Thomas Kane |
Customer experience
SoundBox
Aubo
In-app purchases
SoundBox
- Remove ADS$0.99
Aubo
- Snbd Pro$3.99
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