Comparison

Before Sleep vs Marcolab

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

Head to head
About

Before Sleep

This app uses a combination of ambient sounds and projected light patterns to help users fall asleep faster. It offers customizable light themes like rain and fireplace, along with white noise options to mask distractions. The app can also function as a dimmer and automatically closes after a set time.

Highlights
  • Light projection on ceiling
  • Ambient relaxing sounds
  • Customizable light themes
  • White noise generator
  • Adjustable timer
  • Dimmer function
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Do you spend more than five minutes to fall asleep? Does your newborn baby wake up in the middle of the night? A simple combination of lights and sounds that help you fall asleep! Use your device to reflect lights on the ceiling that simulate rain, fireplace, and more! In addition you will enjoy amazing relaxing sounds. You can use the app as a dimmer too, with a variety of different colors. Just place just device on the night stand and enjoy the app. The application will close after the time is over. You can set the time as well. With the white noise option, you can select a variety of different frequencies. This option is useful to cancel unwanted noises like police sirens. A simple but effective solution to improve your sleep time!

About

Marcolab

Features
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Marcolab - Simple Macro Tracker The cleanest, most focused macro nutrition tracker. No fluff, no distractions, just results. Finally, a macro tracking app that respects your time and privacy. Track protein, carbs, and fats in seconds - completely offline and distraction-free. Why Choose Marcolab Instant Tracking Log your macros in seconds. No complex menus, no learning curve. 100% Private Your data never leaves your phone. No account, no cloud, no data collection. Zero Distractions No ads, no notifications, no premium upsells. Just clean, focused tracking. Key Features: Lightning-fast macro logging Completely offline functionality Customizable macro targets Barcode scanner Clean, simple interface Export your data anytime Perfect for serious lifters, privacy-conscious users, and anyone tired of bloated nutrition apps. Download Marcolab and discover macro tracking without the noise.

Screenshots

Before Sleep4 screens
Marcolab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marcolab at none against Before Sleep's 3. Marcolab also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Before Sleep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Marcolab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Before Sleep versus Marcolab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBefore SleepMarcolab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEdison LargoLink Vector Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Before Sleep

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Unlock Timer$3.99
  • Unlock Timer and Remove Ads.$4.99
None

Marcolab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Before Sleep free?
Before Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marcolab free?
Marcolab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Before Sleep or Marcolab have ads?
Before Sleep shows ads; Marcolab does not.

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