Comparison

AudioNotch vs SilentCloud

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

Head to head
About

AudioNotch

This app offers customized Notched Sound Therapy to help reduce the perceived volume of tinnitus. It allows users to tune their tinnitus frequency and create personalized sound therapy using music or white noise. Some features require a paid account for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Tinnitus frequency tuner
  • Customized Notched Sound Therapy creation
  • Listen to Notched Sound Therapy
  • Notched White Noise generation
  • Notched Natural sounds generation
  • Companion web application for Notched Music
Features
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AudioNotch: clinically proven sound therapy for tinnitus. Designed to reduce the ringing in your ears and provide permanent relief from tinnitus. AudioNotch was validated in a 2026 clinical study. AudioNotch creates personalized "notched sound therapy", a clinically validated tinnitus treatment. It filters out a narrow band of sound around your tinnitus frequency (the pitch of the ringing in your ears). This process is called “notching.” Over time listening to notched sound therapy can lower the volume of your tinnitus. Studies have found that improvements continue after the treatment ends. To get started, use the free tuner to find the pitch (frequency) of your tinnitus. Then create your own custom notched sound therapy from music, white noise, or the included natural soundscapes. One AudioNotch subscription includes all our apps and the website, plus audio notching from compatible apps on Android, Mac, and in Chrome. ABOUT THE CLINICAL STUDY In a Northwell Health randomized controlled trial, patients given free access to AudioNotch experienced greater improvement in tinnitus than those receiving standard care. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Otology & Neurotology, 2026. Tinnitus improvement was measured via the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), which is a validated assessment of how tinnitus (ringing in the ears) affects a person’s everyday life and emotional well-being. The AudioNotch group had a greater reduction in THI scores than the standard-care group: an adjusted difference of 10.02 points. This difference was statistically significant. The trial enrolled 65 adults: 33 were randomized to AudioNotch and 32 to standard care, with follow-up scheduled over 12 months. FEATURES • Choose from 27 soothing sounds, including rain, ocean surf, crickets, and pink noise. • Create notched soundscapes by mixing up to 4 sounds. • Download your tracks for offline listening. THE SCIENCE Notched sound therapy is believed to work through lateral inhibition, a neuroscience phenomenon in which active nerve cells suppress activity in neighboring cells. By stimulating frequencies around your tinnitus pitch, the therapy may reduce the overactivity associated with that pitch. TREATMENT PLAN Listen through headphones at a comfortable, safe volume. Start with one hour daily, divided into shorter sessions if preferred, and gradually increase to two hours daily if comfortable. Recheck your tinnitus pitch weekly. If it changes, update your frequency and create new notched sound therapy. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK? Improvements may develop gradually over weeks or months of regular listening. Results and the time needed to notice a change vary from person to person. Accurately identifying your tinnitus pitch (a process called tuning) helps ensure your therapy targets the correct frequency. REFERENCE Sturm H, et al. The Role of Compliance and Cost in Regulating the Effectiveness of Notched Sound Therapy Phone Applications for Tinnitus Relief: Updated Analysis of a Prospective Randomized Control Trial. Otology & Neurotology. 2026;47(2):e164–e169. doi:10.1097/MAO.0000000000004730. SUBSCRIPTIONS The tuner is free. Creating and listening to therapy and downloads require paid access. Existing customers can sign in. US $29/month or US $99/year, billed annually. Local prices appear in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://audionotch.com/legal/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SilentCloud

This app offers a personalized, clinically validated approach to managing tinnitus at home. It combines educational content, cognitive behavioral therapy, and sound therapies to help users regain control over their condition. Users can access self-paced solutions, including assessments, relaxation tools, and structured therapy sessions.

Highlights
  • Tinnitus assessments
  • Relaxation sounds and exercises
  • Tinnitus education guide
  • Internet-based CBT sessions
  • Personalized sound therapies
  • Clinically validated approach
Features
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SilentCloud – Your Personalized Path to Tinnitus Relief Experiencing ringing ears can be challenging, but you’re not alone. SilentCloud provides evidence-based approaches to managing tinnitus at home at your own pace. Whether you're looking for relaxation, education, or structured therapy, SilentCloud offers a self-paced solution tailored to your needs. Our medical app integrates educational content, internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) and personalized sound therapies designed to help you find relief. It creates a personalized treatment plan based on clinically validated assessments, if needed, with personal support by a local tinnitus expert. Intended Use, contraindications, warnings and precautions, as well as instructions, can be found here: https://info.silentcloud.com/instructions/instructions.html Key features (Free access): - Tinnitus assessments – identify your tinnitus and hearing profile with clinically validated tests - Your Calm Corner – a destination for relaxation featuring a library of sounds and exercises - Your Tinnitus Tutor – a bite-sized guide to help you understand your condition - Try Advanced Management Tools – a sneak peek at iCBT and sound therapies Advanced Management Tools (Requiring an ENT / Audiologist prescription & paid subscription): - Your Counselling Therapy – 40 self-paced internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) sessions designed to transform the way you think about your tinnitus* - Your Sound Therapies – three unique sound therapy approaches; personalized listening exercises designed to support your brain with tonal sound therapy*. Evidence shows the benefit of tinnitus management approaches: - Decrease tinnitus burden by about 34% with iCBT* - Reduce tinnitus distress by about 30% with sound therapy for tonal tinnitus* *For further information and scientific references: https://silentcloud.com/scientific-evidence/ Why choose SilentCloud? - Evidence-based – Studies show that iCBT and sound therapy can decrease the burden of tinnitus*. - Self-Paced & Convenient – Access anytime and do your sessions from the comfort of your home. - Personalized Approaches – Tailored solutions based on your individual assessments and expert input. Is SilentCloud right for you? Do ringing ears impact you? Are you searching for an evidence-based solution from the comfort of your home? Not ready to commit to face-to-face appointments and the associated costs? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, download SilentCloud now to start your journey! Terms of use are available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

AudioNotch4 screens
SilentCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

AudioNotch and SilentCloud both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of SilentCloud's written reviews are positive against 25% of AudioNotch's. SilentCloud also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. AudioNotch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month and SilentCloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SilentCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of AudioNotch's written reviews are positive against 50% of SilentCloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioNotch ships an update every 3 months, SilentCloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AudioNotch versus SilentCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioNotchSilentCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (12 ratings)4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB657 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAudioNotch, LLCSonova AG

Customer experience

AudioNotch

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative72.7%

SilentCloud

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

AudioNotch

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes after entering credentials
  • App shuts down during registration
  • App won't let users register
  • App doesn't sync to iOS device
  • Frequency slider not working
Show 5 more
  • App doesn't hold account credentials
  • App fails to recognize login attempts
  • App crashes when creating therapy
  • App doesn't allow volume/pitch adjustment
  • App stops when switching screens

Requested features

5 requests
  • Provide instructions for uploading music
  • Offer a free trial
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Fix navigation issues
  • Allow audio playback when phone is locked

SilentCloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AudioNotch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Program$29.001 Month
  • Annual Program$99.001 Year
One-time3
  • 2-Month AudioNotch Program$39.99
  • 6-month AudioNotch Program$79.99
  • 12-month Trial Program$99.99
2 purchases

SilentCloud

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan14 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • 6-month plan14 Days trial$79.996 Months

Questions

Is AudioNotch free?
AudioNotch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SilentCloud free?
SilentCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AudioNotch or SilentCloud?
SilentCloud is rated higher. AudioNotch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SilentCloud averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do AudioNotch or SilentCloud have ads?
Neither AudioNotch nor SilentCloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioNotch or SilentCloud?
AudioNotch ships an update every 3 months, and SilentCloud every 2 months. Most recently, AudioNotch was updated on November 3, 2026 and SilentCloud on November 4, 2026.

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