SoundBox vs FXST
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
FXST
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FXST turns any sound into a reaction you can send in Messages , no more typing "lol" when a laugh track says it better. Record or import Record your own voice, or turn any video from your library into a sound clip. Trim it, add pitch and reverb effects, and it's ready to send. Send it like a real reaction FXST sounds show up right in the Messages transcript and play automatically, no extra taps for whoever you send it to, even if they don't have the app yet. Browse Community Discover sounds shared by other FXST users, preview them before you save, and check what's Trending. Share your own favorites back. Make it yours Give any sound its own cover art. Pick from a set of designs or upload your own photo. Built for speed Favorites, recents, tags, and search keep your most-used sounds one tap away, right from the Messages app drawer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FXST at none against SoundBox's 1. FXST also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). SoundBox's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. FXST asks for nothing beyond the download.
SoundBox ships an update every 4 months, FXST every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoundBox | FXST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 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 — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Edgeway Software | Kenny Carter |
In-app purchases
SoundBox
- Remove ADS$0.99
FXST
No in-app purchases
