# White Noise vs Captain Patch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Captain Patch at none against White Noise's 3. White Noise's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. White Noise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Captain Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | White Noise | Captain Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-noise-sound-machine/id1459538265/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 179 MB | 655 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/497840921) | [Alexandre Ackermans](https://appshunter.io/developer/303460459) |

## What reviewers say

### White Noise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-noise-sound-machine/id1459538265)

Create personalized soundscapes for relaxation, sleep, or focus. Mix and adjust a wide variety of ambient sounds with advanced audio controls. Works offline and integrates with Siri.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of relaxing sleep sounds, Combine and customize sounds, Advanced audio adjustment (reverb, EQ, speed), Real-time sound visualizer, Sleep timer, Apple Health integration, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Offline functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WhiteNoise Sleep Sound Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| WhiteNoise Sleep Sound Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| White Noise Lifetime Purchase | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming and soothing sounds
- 👍 Customizable sound options
- 🚀 Helps with sleep and relaxation
- 💡 Useful for focus and meditation
- 🤖 High-quality sound engineering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Subscription model limits free access
- 🐛 Occasional sound cutting out issues
- 💰 Paid features could be overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Headphone switching issues between devices
- Inconsistent volume levels across different sounds

**Requested features**

- Sync favorite sounds across devices
- More customization options for mixes
- Ability to save sound combinations on Apple Watch
- Improved volume control and balance


### Captain Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-patch/id6761403869)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is White Noise free?

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

### Is Captain Patch free?

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

### Do White Noise or Captain Patch have ads?

Neither White Noise nor Captain Patch shows ads.

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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.*