Sleep Sounds & Focus vs Sonus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sleep Sounds & Focus
This app helps reduce stress and improve focus with guided breathing exercises and soothing nature sounds. It features a unique mindfulness garden that grows with your practice, offering a visual representation of your journey to inner peace. Enjoy customizable sound mixes and offline functionality for a distraction-free experience.
- Guided breathing exercises
- Nature soundscapes
- Binaural beats (Pro)
- Customizable sound mixes
- Mindfulness garden visualization
- Offline functionality
- Progress tracking
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Transform stress into peace. Watch your mindfulness garden grow. Drop turns daily overwhelm into moments of calm through guided breathing and soothing nature sounds. Whether you're struggling with sleep or seeking better focus, Drop creates a peaceful sanctuary in your pocket. BINAURAL BEATS, MIXES AND YOUR OWN SOUND • Binaural beats: delta, theta, alpha and gamma (Pro, with headphones) • Singing bowls and meditation bell (Pro) • Layer up to 3 sounds, each with its own volume, and save your mix • Record or import your own sound and play it on a seamless loop YOUR MINDFULNESS GARDEN Watch a beautiful plant grow from seed to tree as you build your practice. Each session nurtures your virtual garden through 5 stunning growth stages—a visual reminder of your journey to inner peace. GUIDED BREATHING THAT WORKS • 2-minute quick resets for busy moments • 5-minute focus sessions for work or study • 10-minute deep relaxation for stress relief • 20-minute meditation for sleep preparation • Visual breathing guides make it effortless BEAUTIFUL NATURE SOUNDS Immerse yourself in carefully curated soundscapes: • Gentle rain for deep sleep (Pro) • Crystal dewdrops for concentration (Pro) • Crackling campfire for cozy relaxation • Mystical forest for meditation • Ocean waves to unwind (Pro) DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE • Smart widgets—start sessions from your home screen • Works offline—meditate anywhere, anytime • Calming pastel design that soothes your eyes • No ads, no distractions, just peace • Progress tracking with streaks and achievements PERFECT FOR: • Busy professionals needing quick stress relief • Students seeking better focus and concentration • Anyone who wants to wind down before sleep • Meditation beginners wanting an easy start • Experienced meditators building consistency WHY PEOPLE BREATHE WITH DROP A few calm breaths can help you: • Feel calmer • Improve sleep quality and duration • Enhance focus and mental clarity • Boost overall well-being Drop makes mindfulness accessible, beautiful, and rewarding. No complicated techniques, no overwhelming choices—just simple, effective breathing exercises paired with nature's most calming sounds. Your journey to peace starts with a single breath. Plant your seed today. Download Drop and watch yourself grow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sonus
This app provides over 40 high-quality ambient sounds to help you focus, relax, or fall asleep. Its minimalist interface and background playback create a personalized sonic environment for any situation.
- 40+ high-quality ambient sounds
- Background playback
- Minimalist and intuitive interface
- Dark mode support
- iPad compatibility
- Extensive sound library
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Sonus transforms your device into a personal ambient sound machine. Whether you need to focus on work, relax, or fall asleep, Sonus has the perfect sound for you. KEY FEATURES: - 40+ high-quality sounds - Background playback - Minimalist, intuitive interface - Dark mode support - No in-app purchases - No ads - iPad compatible EXTENSIVE SOUND LIBRARY: - Nature sounds (rain, waves, wind, birds) - White noise (fan, vacuum, hairdryer) - Environments (train, airplane, traffic) - Relaxing sounds (vinyl, neon, water) - And many more! PERFECT FOR: - Focusing during study or work - Masking distracting noises - Meditation and relaxation - Sleep aid - Stress reduction - Productivity in noisy environments Sonus is designed to be simple yet powerful, allowing you to create your ideal sonic environment wherever you are. Download Sonus today and transform any space into your personal focus and relaxation zone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sleep Sounds & Focus at Free against Sonus's $3.99. Sleep Sounds & Focus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). Sonus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Sleep Sounds & Focus is free to download; Sonus costs $3.99 up front. Sleep Sounds & Focus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sonus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sonus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Sounds & Focus has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sleep Sounds & Focus ships an update weekly, Sonus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sleep Sounds & Focus | Sonus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saga Ltd. | Marco Tini |
Customer experience
Sleep Sounds & Focus
Sonus
In-app purchases
Sleep Sounds & Focus
- Drop Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Drop Pro Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Drop Pro Lifetime Offer$9.99
- Drop Pro Lifetime$24.99
- Drop Pro Lifetime$49.99
Sonus
No in-app purchases









