Broken Screen - Funny Sound, developed by Zenith Academy West, is an entertainment application designed to simulate a broken phone screen and play various prank sounds. Its primary function is to create a realistic visual and auditory prank, fooling users into believing their phone screen is damaged or that unusual sounds are emanating from it. The app aims to provide amusement and a means of playfully startling friends or family.
The app boasts several key features. The realistic broken screen simulation is its central selling point, offering various crack styles and placements across the screen. The inclusion of green glitch lines and distortion effects further enhances the believability of the prank. Beyond the visual prank, the app offers a library of funny sounds, ranging from mundane noises like a razor to more outlandish options such as farts and car horns. Finally, the app includes a collection of 4K live wallpapers, seemingly unrelated to the core prank function but adding an extra layer of customization for the user. The user interface is touted as user-friendly, promising ease of use for all ages.
Use cases for this app are primarily limited to light-hearted pranks and entertainment. It can be used to playfully scare friends or family, creating a brief moment of surprise and laughter. The live wallpaper function offers a secondary use case, providing visually appealing backgrounds for the phone's home screen. However, the practical utility of the app is extremely limited beyond this.
The target audience appears to be young adults and teenagers who are interested in practical jokes and mobile phone customization. The app's focus on humor and visually striking effects aligns well with this demographic. However, the app's usefulness for older age groups or those less inclined towards pranks is questionable. The inclusion of 4K wallpapers might broaden its appeal slightly, but the core functionality remains firmly rooted in playful deception.
Overall, Broken Screen - Funny Sound is a simple, lightweight application that achieves its stated goal of providing a realistic screen-breaking prank. The addition of sound effects expands the prank's potential, and the live wallpapers offer an additional, albeit somewhat unrelated, feature. However, the app's longevity and appeal are likely to be limited. The novelty of the prank will likely wear off quickly, and the lack of depth or additional features beyond the core prank and wallpapers makes the app feel somewhat shallow. While it might provide a few moments of amusement, its long-term value is questionable. The current 0/5 rating on Google Play suggests user dissatisfaction, potentially related to issues with functionality, advertising, or a lack of engaging content beyond the initial novelty. A more diverse range of pranks, improved sound quality, and perhaps integration with social media sharing could significantly enhance the app's appeal and justify its existence in a crowded app market.
Review published on July 14, 2025