Comparison

Soft Sounds vs Static FM

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

Head to head
About

Soft Sounds

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
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Can’t sleep? Fall asleep fast to over 1000 high-quality recordings from around the world. Sleep deeply every night, and wake up feeling fresh and energized. Create your own personalized mixes for sleep, relaxation, travel, study, naps or mediation, blending up to 5 sounds at a time. Set a timer to gently fade out after you’ve fallen asleep. Explore your own beautiful library of high-resolution natural sounds, individually selected for their quality. Fall asleep to gentle showers and rolling thunderstorms in the world’s forests, countryside, and cities. Relax to the quiet drumming of rain on tents, umbrellas, roofs, temples, skylights and more. Add a gentle stream or soothing waterfall and drift off to deep sleep. Choose from over 1000 high-quality sounds, including: • Rainstorms in Amsterdam, Bali, California, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, North Carolina, Oregon, Paris, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Toronto, Wales, Washington... and more! • Thunderstorms in Australia, Arizona, Chicago, Cologne, Finland, Italy, Germany, Missouri, the Netherlands, New England, Germany, Oregon, Toronto, Wales… and more! • Streams, Rivers and Waterfalls from Mt. St. Helens, Scotland, Swiss glaciers, Sydney… and more! • Rain falling on tents, umbrellas, roofs, skylights, windshields, greenhouses, temples... and more! • Heavy rainstorms, Blizzards, Hailstorms… and more! With over 1000 soothing sounds to choose from, you’ll fall asleep fast and wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Improve your sleep, your health, and your sense of well-being starting tonight. Soft Sounds Features: • Over 1000 natural sounds recorded on location around the world • Long high-quality 100% stereo recordings • Easy-to-create blended mixes of any 5 sounds • Sleep timer with slow audio fade-out, settable with a simple tap • Beautiful high-definition images from around the globe • Modern easy-to-use interface, tailored for nighttime use • Runs in background while using other apps or when the screen is locked Download Soft Sounds now to start sleeping better tonight.

About

Static FM

Features
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White noise, sleep sounds, and customizable ambient soundscapes designed to help you relax, focus, and sleep better. Static FM transforms the timeless experience of a vintage radio into a modern ambient sound app. Enjoy warm, familiar sound textures, create your own listening experience, and bring calm to every part of your day. Whether you're falling asleep, working, studying, meditating, or simply taking a quiet moment, Static FM helps create a peaceful environment wherever you are. Create your perfect soundscape with a carefully curated collection of high-quality sounds, including: • White noise • Brown noise • Pink noise • Green noise • Rain sounds • Thunderstorm sounds • Fan noise • Nature sounds • Seasonal ambience for spring, summer, autumn, and winter • Outdoor environments, camping, and peaceful night soundscapes Mix and customize multiple sounds to create an atmosphere that fits your mood, surroundings, or daily routine. Whether you prefer gentle rain with soft fan noise or warm brown noise for deep sleep, your perfect soundscape is always within reach. Every sound is carefully crafted to feel natural, balanced, and comfortable for extended listening. Clear, soft audio blends seamlessly into your environment without becoming distracting, making Static FM an ideal companion for sleep, focus, relaxation, and mindfulness. Inspired by classic radios, Static FM offers tactile-style controls that make every interaction feel simple and satisfying. Turn the dial, switch between soundscapes, and enjoy a listening experience designed to feel warm, familiar, and calming. Set a sleep timer and let your sounds fade away automatically after you fall asleep, so you can relax without interruption. Perfect for: • Falling asleep faster • Deep sleep • Relaxation and stress relief • Focus and productivity • Studying and reading • Meditation and mindfulness • Creating calm environments • Blocking background noise Download Static FM and discover a quieter, calmer way to relax, focus, and sleep. Privacy Policy: https://www.static-fm.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.static-fm.com/terms/

Screenshots

Soft Sounds4 screens
Static FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Static FM at every 2 months against Soft Sounds's every 18 months. Soft Sounds's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. Soft Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Static FM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soft Sounds ships an update every 18 months, Static FM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Soft Sounds versus Static FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoft SoundsStatic FM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer星宇 罗Gaomi Star Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Soft Sounds

One-time1
  • Unlock all default sounds$2.99
3 purchases

Static FM

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Soft Sounds free?
Soft Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Static FM free?
Static FM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soft Sounds or Static FM have ads?
Neither Soft Sounds nor Static FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soft Sounds or Static FM?
Soft Sounds ships an update every 18 months, and Static FM every 2 months. Most recently, Soft Sounds was updated on November 3, 2026 and Static FM on October 31, 2026.

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