Sleep Sounds & Focus vs Stellar Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sleep Sounds & Focus
This app helps you find peace through guided breathing exercises and soothing nature sounds. Grow a virtual mindfulness garden as you practice, with sessions designed for sleep, focus, and stress relief.
- Guided breathing exercises
- Nature soundscapes
- Virtual mindfulness garden
- Offline functionality
- Progress tracking
- Smart widgets
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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. 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/
Stellar Pulse
This app helps you track your health journey with intelligent reminders for steps, nutrition, and hydration. It adapts to your progress, weather, and daily rhythm for personalized wellness support.
- Smart step tracking with HealthKit integration
- Intelligent walk reminders based on progress and weather
- Comprehensive macro and nutrition tracking
- Customizable daily macro and calorie goals
- Smart water intake tracking and reminders
- Optional intermittent fasting timer
- Weekly progress insights and trends
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Don't just count steps - know when to take them. Stellar Pulse is your all-in-one wellness companion for steps, macros, water, and optional fasting - with smart reminders timed to progress, daylight, and weather. FREE FOREVER • Real-time step tracking with HealthKit • Manual meal & macro logging (protein, carbs, fats, calories) • Water tracking with quick adds • Optional intermittent fasting timer • Today's progress at a glance • Privacy-first: health data stays on your device STELLAR PULSE PRO • Weather- & daylight-aware walk reminders (not spammy) • Smart nutrition and hydration alerts • USDA food search for faster logging • Deeper weekly insights and trends • 14-day free trial on annual SMART WALK REMINDERS Nudges only when you're behind pace and conditions are good for a walk—respecting quiet hours and sunset. ALL-IN-ONE WELLNESS Steps, macros, water, and fasting in one beautiful, time-aware interface—no juggling three apps. Tracking stays free. Pro is optional for the smart layer that helps you hit goals. Privacy Policy: https://stellarstudios.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://stellarstudios.app/contact/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stellar Pulse at 5.0 against Sleep Sounds & Focus's 4.4. Stellar Pulse also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Sleep Sounds & Focus's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Sleep Sounds & Focus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stellar Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stellar Pulse 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Sleep Sounds & Focus ships an update every 3 weeks, Stellar Pulse weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sleep Sounds & Focus | Stellar Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saga Ltd. | Matthew Leonard |
Customer experience
Sleep Sounds & Focus
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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
Stellar Pulse
- Stellar Pulse Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Stellar Pulse Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year
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