# Text Message Sounds + vs VoiceControl

The clearest difference is rating: Text Message Sounds + at 4.0 against VoiceControl's 1.6. Text Message Sounds + also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (318 vs 14). VoiceControl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Text Message Sounds + holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Message Sounds + has 318 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Text Message Sounds +'s written reviews are positive against 0% of VoiceControl's.

Text Message Sounds + ships an update every 19 months, VoiceControl every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Message Sounds + | VoiceControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-sounds-plus/id981241998/reviews)** | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicecontrol/id1618250982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **318** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 13 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jason Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/981227960) | [Broan-NuTone, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060691176) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Message Sounds +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-message-sounds-plus/id981241998)

Access a collection of over 65 popular and funny sound effects and ringtones. Easily set these sounds for text message notifications, alerts, or alarms. This app groups popular downloaded notification sounds into one convenient place.

**Highlights:** Over 65 funny ringtones, Sound effects for notifications, Alerts and alarms, Easy to use interface, Grouped popular sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cool app
- 🎶 Some pretty good sounds
- 🎶 Love all the different sounds
- 💰 It's free
- 👍 Tres bon

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not for iPhone
- 👎 Requires computer
- 👎 Complicated to download
- 👎 Not working
- 👎 Nothing happens

**Reported bugs**

- Not Working ???
- Literally, nothing happens.
- All I saw was an ad for a game, closed the ad and got a blank screen
- As soon as the app is opened it pops up with an add. Normally adds don’t bother me but when the x appears you can’t click on it, all is does is pop up with ‘copy’.
- Goes straight to a solitaire game app

**Requested features**

- Provide clear instructions for downloading tones
- Offer a way to download tones without a computer
- Improve ad functionality (clickable 'x')


### VoiceControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicecontrol/id1618250982)

Control your smart bath fan and lighting with voice commands. Stream music from popular services and integrate with Alexa for enhanced functionality. Adjust fan speed, dim lights, and change color temperature hands-free.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated fan control, Light on/off and dimming, Adjustable color temperature, Music streaming integration, Alexa built-in compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Message Sounds + free?

Text Message Sounds + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VoiceControl free?

VoiceControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text Message Sounds + or VoiceControl?

Text Message Sounds + is rated higher. Text Message Sounds + averages 4.0 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while VoiceControl averages 1.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Text Message Sounds + or VoiceControl have ads?

Text Message Sounds + shows ads; VoiceControl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Message Sounds + or VoiceControl?

Text Message Sounds + ships an update every 19 months, and VoiceControl every 13 months. Most recently, Text Message Sounds + was updated on November 1, 2026 and VoiceControl on November 3, 2026.

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