Comparison

Transparency vs Box Fan Noise Machine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Transparency

Scan enrolled products to confirm their authenticity. Access additional details like videos, promotions, manufacturing dates, or locations for participating items.

Highlights
  • Scan products for authenticity
  • Verify product authenticity
  • View product videos
  • Access promotions
  • Check manufacturing date
  • See product location
Features
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The Transparency app allows you to scan enrolled products to verify their authenticity. Some participating products may also display additional information such as videos, promotions, or the product’s manufacturing date or location.

About

Box Fan Noise Machine

Features
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Fall asleep faster with the authentic sound of a box fan. Box Fan Noise creates the perfect sleep environment with realistic brown noise that mimics the soothing hum of a real box fan. The gentle, consistent sound masks disruptive noises and helps your mind relax. FEATURES - Realistic box fan sound with subtle mechanical clicks - Three volume levels: Low, Medium, and High - Sleep timer with multiple options (15m, 30m, 1h, 90m) - Works in the background while your screen is off - No internet connection required - Simple, distraction-free dark interface PERFECT FOR - Falling asleep faster - Staying asleep through the night - Blocking out noisy neighbors or street sounds - Helping babies and children sleep - Focusing while working or studying - Relaxation and stress relief The familiar sound of a box fan has helped people sleep for generations. Now you can take that comfort anywhere. Download Box Fan Noise and sleep better tonight. Support: admin@emberforgeapps.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Transparency3 screens
Box Fan Noise Machine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transparency at none against Box Fan Noise Machine's 3. Transparency also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Box Fan Noise Machine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Transparency asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transparency ships an update every 2 months, Box Fan Noise Machine every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Transparency versus Box Fan Noise Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransparencyBox Fan Noise Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCEmber Forge Apps Inc.

Bugs and requests

Transparency

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues (unable to read QR codes)
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed product information (manufacturing date, origin, certifications, etc.)
  • Ability to save/view scanned product history
  • Improved camera functionality and controls

Box Fan Noise Machine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Transparency

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Box Fan Noise Machine

Subscriptions1
  • weekly_5_free_3$4.997 Days
One-time2
  • lifetime_20$19.99
  • lifetime_20a$19.99

Questions

Is Transparency free?
Transparency is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Fan Noise Machine free?
Box Fan Noise Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Transparency or Box Fan Noise Machine have ads?
Neither Transparency nor Box Fan Noise Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transparency or Box Fan Noise Machine?
Transparency ships an update every 2 months, and Box Fan Noise Machine every 3 months. Most recently, Transparency was updated on November 3, 2026 and Box Fan Noise Machine on October 31, 2026.

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