Comparison

FocuSound vs Sleeper Sounds

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

Head to head
About

FocuSound

Instantly play ambient sounds for sleep, focus, and relaxation with this app. Mix up to six sounds with individual volume control and utilize a smart fade-out sleep timer. Enjoy background playback and offline access without any login or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Mix up to 6 sounds simultaneously
  • 16 high-quality ambient sounds
  • Sleep timer with smart fade-out
  • Background playback
  • Offline-first functionality
  • Intuitive sound mixing
Features
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Open, tap, play - FocuSound gives you instant access to ambient sounds for sleep, focus, and relaxation. No login required, no subscriptions, just pure audio. KEY FEATURES: * Mix up to 6 sounds simultaneously with individual volume control * 16 high-quality ambient sounds: white noise, rain, ocean, forest, bonfire, and more * Sleep timer with smart fade-out (15, 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes) * Background playback - sounds continue when screen is off * Offline-first - all sounds bundled, no internet required * Zero friction - open app and start playing in under 3 seconds SOUND LIBRARY: Natural: Rain, Thunderstorm, Ocean, Stream, Forest, Wind White Noise: White, Pink, Brown noise Ambient: Bonfire, Cricket, Cafe, Train Fans: Ceiling Fan, Box Fan, Car Road SLEEP TIMER: Set your perfect sleep duration with preset buttons or custom timer (1-999 minutes). Sounds gradually fade out over 10 seconds for a peaceful transition to silence. INTUITIVE MIXING: Create your ideal soundscape by layering multiple sounds. Each sound has independent volume control. Save your favorite mix for instant recall. PRIVACY: FocuSound respects your privacy - no analytics, no tracking, no account required. Your sound preferences are saved locally on your device. Perfect for: - Falling asleep to calming ambient sounds - Blocking distractions while studying or working - Meditation and relaxation sessions - White noise for baby sleep - Tinnitus relief

About

Sleeper Sounds

Create personalized soundscapes for sleep, relaxation, and focus by mixing multiple ambient sounds. Block distractions, fall asleep faster, and wake up refreshed with a vast library of high-quality audio.

Highlights
  • Mix multiple ambient sounds
  • Adjust individual volume levels
  • Library of rain, nature, and frequency sounds
  • Create custom soundscapes
  • Save favorite sound combinations
  • Sleep stories and calm narration
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Sleeper Sounds — White Noise, Sleep Sounds & Relaxing Sound Mixer Sleeper Sounds is a powerful white noise app and sound mixer designed to help you sleep, relax, and focus by creating your own custom soundscapes. Unlike other sleep apps that limit you to one sound, Sleeper Sounds lets you mix multiple sleep sounds, rain sounds, and ambient noise together to build the perfect environment for any moment—whether you're falling asleep, studying, meditating, or reducing stress. Sleep Better with White Noise Block distractions and fall asleep faster using calming white noise, rain sounds, and soothing ambient audio. Create a peaceful nighttime environment that helps you stay asleep longer and wake up refreshed. Powerful Sound Mixer Take full control of your audio: Mix multiple ambient sounds at once Adjust volume levels individually Combine rain, storms, frequencies, and more Build your perfect custom soundscape in seconds. Huge Library of Relaxing Sounds Explore a growing collection of high-quality sounds: Rain and thunderstorms Ocean waves and water sounds Wind, forest, and nature ambience Deep tones and frequency sounds Focus, Study & Relax Improve productivity and reduce stress with consistent background noise: Stay focused while working or studying Calm your mind during stressful moments Create a distraction-free environment anywhere Sleep Stories & Calm Audio Unwind with immersive audio experiences: Relaxing sleep stories Calm narration to quiet your mind Perfect for bedtime or meditation Save Your Mixes Create and save your favorite sound combinations: Quickly access your custom mixes Build a personal library of relaxation Reuse your favorite sleep or focus setups

Screenshots

FocuSound3 screens
Sleeper Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sleeper Sounds at 5.0 against FocuSound's 4.0. Sleeper Sounds also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 50 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Sleeper Sounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocuSound ships an update every 50 months, Sleeper Sounds every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FocuSound versus Sleeper Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocuSoundSleeper Sounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoonwon LeeDante Little

In-app purchases

None

FocuSound

No in-app purchases

None

Sleeper Sounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocuSound free?
FocuSound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sleeper Sounds free?
Sleeper Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FocuSound or Sleeper Sounds?
Sleeper Sounds is rated higher. FocuSound averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sleeper Sounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FocuSound or Sleeper Sounds have ads?
Neither FocuSound nor Sleeper Sounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocuSound or Sleeper Sounds?
FocuSound ships an update every 50 months, and Sleeper Sounds every 4 days. Most recently, FocuSound was updated on October 1, 2026 and Sleeper Sounds on October 5, 2026.

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