Comparison

Noise machine vs Tablo

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

Head to head
About

Noise machine

Fall asleep faster and reduce stress with high-quality ambient sounds. This app offers various noise types, a sleep timer, and background playback. It helps mask distractions, improve focus, and soothe headaches.

Highlights
  • High quality sounds
  • Multiple noise types (White, Pink, Brown, etc.)
  • Background playback
  • Sleep timer
  • Volume control
  • Listen to music simultaneously
Features
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Fall asleep easily. Enjoy the highest quality noise the Store has to offer! Features: -High quality sounds -White, Pink, Brown, Blue, Grey, Violet Noise -Continues to play in the background even if you leave the application. -Sleep Timer: turn off noise after specified time. -Allow you to use your phone while you enjoy the soothing sounds of noise -Lets you listen to your favourite music simultaneously -Unlimited time of play -Volume control -Phone call pausing -Supports Tablets and Phones -Timer: switch off noise after specified time (up to 2 hrs delay - free version limitation). Paid version offer 24 hrs. How it works? • Relaxes and reduces stress • Increases focus while enhancing privacy • Helps you sleep by blocking distractions • Soothes headaches and migraines • Masks tinnitus (ringing of the ears) • Pacifies crying babies Explanation? Sound masking can be explained by analogy with light. Imagine a dark room where someone is turning a flash light on and off. The light is very obvious and distracting. Now imagine that the room lights are turned on. The flash light is still being turned on and off, but is no longer noticeable because it has been "masked". Sound masking is a similar process of covering a distracting sound with a more soothing or less intrusive sound. The masking must reduce the difference between the steady background level and the transient levels associated with both speech and other sounds. Motivation and productivity are improved when this is accomplished. The masking sound itself must not change rapidly and should be as meaningless as possible. Sound masking reduces or eliminates awareness of pre-existing sounds in a given area and can make a work environment more comfortable, while creating speech privacy so workers can better concentrate and be more productive. Sound masking can also be used in the outdoors to restore a more natural ambient environment. White noise is a common synthetic noise source used for sound masking by a tinnitus masker. This is add-supported version of NOISE. Some functions are available in full version. Please upgrade.

About

Tablo

Record and watch live TV from your antenna and streaming channels without a subscription. Access broadcast content and local news on any device in your home, including smartphones and tablets.

Highlights
  • Record live TV
  • Watch streaming channels
  • No subscription required
  • Access on all home devices
  • Includes local news and sports
  • Works with TV antennas
Features
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Tablo is a device that lets you watch and record live TV, with no subscription. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and streaming channels to every screen in your home, including your iPhone or iPad. Simply connect your TV antenna to Tablo, connect your Tablo to your home network, and you can enjoy live sports, local news, and favorite broadcast TV shows, and even ad-supported streaming channels on any iOS-enabled device via the Tablo app. Tablo also works with your smart TV and streaming media devices so you can catch up on your favorite shows.

Screenshots

Noise machine4 screens
Tablo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Noise machine at 67% against Tablo's 20%. Noise machine also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). Tablo's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noise machine holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tablo has 57 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Noise machine's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tablo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noise machine ships an update every 2 months, Tablo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Noise machine versus Tablo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoise machineTablo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better1.9 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better20.1% of reviews
Number of ratings857 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB152 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerandrzej karNuvyyo Inc.

Customer experience

Noise machine

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Tablo

All ratings57 ratings
Positive19.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative77.2%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive20.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative67.8%

Bugs and requests

Noise machine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tablo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to watch recordings in progress
  • Unreliable channel scanning and guide data
  • Connectivity issues with certain network setups
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Picture-in-picture mode
  • Remote access to recordings
  • Improved channel guide and DVR management
  • Seamless integration with smart home devices

In-app purchases

None

Noise machine

No in-app purchases

None

Tablo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noise machine free?
Noise machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tablo free?
Tablo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Noise machine or Tablo?
Noise machine is rated higher. Noise machine averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tablo averages 1.9 from 57 ratings.
Do Noise machine or Tablo have ads?
Tablo shows ads; Noise machine does not.
Which is updated more often, Noise machine or Tablo?
Noise machine ships an update every 2 months, and Tablo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Noise machine was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tablo on October 15, 2026.

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