# A Soft Murmur vs (Not Boring) Vibes

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Vibes at 4.8 against A Soft Murmur's 4.4. (Not Boring) Vibes also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 39 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 77%). A Soft Murmur's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Soft Murmur sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and (Not Boring) Vibes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

(Not Boring) Vibes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Vibes has 2.8K ratings behind it against 254, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of A Soft Murmur's written reviews are positive against 91% of (Not Boring) Vibes's.

A Soft Murmur ships an update every 39 months, (Not Boring) Vibes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Soft Murmur | (Not Boring) Vibes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-soft-murmur/id1175522255/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-vibes/id1661440185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 254 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sleepy Rabbit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450873363) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### A Soft Murmur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-soft-murmur/id1175522255)

Craft your ideal soundscape for sleep, relaxation, study, or work. Mix ambient sounds, play them offline, and save your favorite combinations. Enjoy seamless, uninterrupted audio that helps you focus or drift off peacefully.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound mixes, Offline playback, Background audio support, Adjustable timer and fade-out, Save and share favorite mixes, Seamless, uninterrupted audio

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock water sounds 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock animal sounds 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock musical sounds 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock rain sounds 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock synthesized sounds 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all default sounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock mechanical sounds 1 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing ambient sounds
- 🕰 Useful timer feature
- 🎨 Ability to customize sound mixes
- 🔊 High-quality audio
- 💤 Helps with sleep and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many sounds locked behind paywall
- 🔁 Issues with sound resetting on app close
- 🔋 Battery drain reported
- 🐛 Bugs with timer and sound playback

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops working after app updates
- Purchased sounds disappear after restoring from backup
- Sounds fade in and out randomly

**Requested features**

- More free sound options
- Separate volume controls for each sound
- Dark mode
- Green noise sound
- Additional nature sounds like water streams


### (Not Boring) Vibes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-vibes/id1661440185)

This app generates personalized music scientifically designed to enhance focus, intensity, and concentration. It adapts to your daily schedule, offering immersive spatial audio and easy control over energy levels for work, relaxation, and sleep.

**Highlights:** Personalized focus music, Adaptive daily soundscapes, Immersive spatial audio, Adjustable energy levels, Focus session timers, Unlockable achievements, Widgets for quick access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Vibes Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| !Vibes Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome for focus
- 👍 Great for relaxation and sleep
- 🎨 Beautiful design and visuals
- 🎶 Soothing and calming music
- 🔓 Free version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is expensive
- 🔁 Repetitive music
- 🐛 Occasional visual bugs
- 🔇 Lacks variety in music/sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Visuals freezing when switching modes
- Geolocation issues with weather app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app
- Integrate with Apple Music
- Provide more customization options
- Develop a calendar widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Soft Murmur free?

A Soft Murmur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is (Not Boring) Vibes free?

(Not Boring) Vibes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Soft Murmur or (Not Boring) Vibes?

(Not Boring) Vibes is rated higher. A Soft Murmur averages 4.4 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while (Not Boring) Vibes averages 4.8 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do A Soft Murmur or (Not Boring) Vibes have ads?

Neither A Soft Murmur nor (Not Boring) Vibes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Soft Murmur or (Not Boring) Vibes?

A Soft Murmur ships an update every 39 months, and (Not Boring) Vibes monthly. Most recently, A Soft Murmur was updated on October 24, 2026 and (Not Boring) Vibes on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*