# Spectiv vs Peaceful Snowfall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Peaceful Snowfall at 100% against Spectiv's 60%. Peaceful Snowfall also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Spectiv's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spectiv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Peaceful Snowfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Peaceful Snowfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Spectiv's written reviews are positive against 100% of Peaceful Snowfall's.

Spectiv ships an update every 4 months, Peaceful Snowfall every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectiv | Peaceful Snowfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectiv/id1286699781/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaceful-snowfall/id1573265546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spectiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362025202) | [Edgeway Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/642669303) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectiv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectiv/id1286699781)

Discover a library of beautiful, ambient videos designed to create a relaxing atmosphere or enhance focus. Transform your screen into a window to stunning natural landscapes or a gallery of classic art. Enjoy an ad-free, no-commitment streaming experience.

**Highlights:** Ambient video library, Ultra High Definition content, HDR support, Spectiv Art Gallery, Ad-free experience, 14-day free trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly - HD | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly - 4K HDR | $5.99 | per month |


### Peaceful Snowfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peaceful-snowfall/id1573265546)

Experience serene winter landscapes with realistic falling snow. Customize snow density, size, and choose from various music genres or sound effects. Includes a sleep timer for relaxation.

**Highlights:** Full screen HD winter scenes, Realistic falling snow, Adjustable snow size and frequency, Choice of ambient, classical, and Christmas music, Snowfall sound effects, Sleep timer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scenes | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectiv free?

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

### Is Peaceful Snowfall free?

Peaceful Snowfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spectiv or Peaceful Snowfall?

Peaceful Snowfall is rated higher. Spectiv averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Peaceful Snowfall averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Spectiv or Peaceful Snowfall have ads?

Neither Spectiv nor Peaceful Snowfall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spectiv or Peaceful Snowfall?

Spectiv ships an update every 4 months, and Peaceful Snowfall every 6 months. Most recently, Spectiv was updated on October 11, 2026 and Peaceful Snowfall on September 25, 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.*