# Soft Sounds vs ObsidianIOT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ObsidianIOT at none against Soft Sounds's 1. ObsidianIOT also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months). Soft Sounds's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soft Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ObsidianIOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Soft Sounds against 5.0 for ObsidianIOT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Soft Sounds ships an update every 18 months, ObsidianIOT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soft Sounds | ObsidianIOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soft-sounds/id1274968901/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsidianiot/id6608989458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [星宇 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/926348172) | [Andre Troncoso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761218015) |

## What reviewers say

### Soft Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soft-sounds/id1274968901)

Drift off to sleep with over 1000 high-quality nature sounds from around the world. Create personalized sound mixes for relaxation or sleep, and use the gentle timer to fade out audio. Wake up feeling refreshed and energized.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 high-quality nature sounds, Personalized sound mixes (up to 5 sounds), Sleep timer with fade-out, High-definition imagery, Background playback, Modern, easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all default sounds | $2.99 | one-time |


### ObsidianIOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsidianiot/id6608989458)

This application optimizes solar energy systems, including trackers, battery storage, and street lights. It uses real-time data and predictive analytics for efficient energy management and remote monitoring.

**Highlights:** Real-time solar tracker adjustment, Intelligent solar battery management, Adaptive solar street lighting, Predictive analytics for energy optimization, Remote monitoring and control, Scalable architecture for various installations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soft Sounds free?

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

### Is ObsidianIOT free?

ObsidianIOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Soft Sounds or ObsidianIOT?

Soft Sounds and ObsidianIOT are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Soft Sounds or ObsidianIOT have ads?

Neither Soft Sounds nor ObsidianIOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soft Sounds or ObsidianIOT?

Soft Sounds ships an update every 18 months, and ObsidianIOT every 6 weeks. Most recently, Soft Sounds was updated on November 3, 2026 and ObsidianIOT on November 4, 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.*