# Ambients vs Relax SoundMachine

The clearest difference is ads: Relax SoundMachine at none against Ambients's shown. Relax SoundMachine also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Ambients's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ambients sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Relax SoundMachine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ambients against 4.7 for Relax SoundMachine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 232 and 233 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Ambients's written reviews are positive against 50% of Relax SoundMachine's.

Ambients ships an update every 4 weeks, Relax SoundMachine every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ambients | Relax SoundMachine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambients/id1508398558/reviews) | **[4.7 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relax-soundmachine-sensity/id1615963035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **233** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TOO LOST LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550863009) | [INSP MOBILE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555291529) |

## What reviewers say

### Ambients

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambients/id1508398558)

This app brings back the ambient sounds of people to your environment, helping you focus and relax. It offers a variety of audio tracks simulating everyday environments, with options to remove ads.

**Highlights:** Ambient soundscapes of people, Focus and relaxation audio, Coffee shop sounds, Street sounds, Outdoor sounds, Indoor sounds, Ad removal option

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock World Tour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Outdoor Fun | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dining Audio Tracks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Soothing and relaxing sounds
- 🎧 Great for focus and concentration
- 🏠 Simulates public spaces effectively
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🎶 High-quality audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Unclear ad removal payment
- 🤔 Some users find the app pointless
- ⏳ Short track lengths (8-9 minutes)
- 🚫 Lack of nature sounds or mass transit
- 📱 Limited functionality on iPad (split-screen)

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot play purchased sounds (Google error)
- 🐛 Progress line without control is confusing

**Requested features**

- More nature sounds
- Mass transit recordings
- Sleep timer
- More free audios
- Ambient passenger train sound


### Relax SoundMachine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relax-soundmachine-sensity/id1615963035)

This app offers a wide range of ambient sounds and guided meditations to improve sleep, reduce stress, and boost focus. Create custom soundscapes by mixing multiple audio tracks and utilize features like bedtime reminders and motivational quotes to enhance your daily well-being.

**Highlights:** Massive library of ambient sounds, Custom soundscape mixer, Bedtime reminders, Motivational quotes and affirmations, Nature sounds, white noise, and ASMR, Calms children and pets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Sounds – 1 Week Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Sounds - 1 Week + trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Sounds - 1 Week Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Sounds – Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Sleep Sounds – Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Sleep Sounds – 3 Months Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Get Sleepy: 1 Year Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Sleep Sounds - 1 Year + trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Sounds - 1 Year + trial | $89.99 | per year |
| Get Sleep: Lifetime Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ambients free?

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

### Is Relax SoundMachine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ambients or Relax SoundMachine?

Relax SoundMachine is rated higher. Ambients averages 4.6 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Relax SoundMachine averages 4.7 from 233 ratings.

### Do Ambients or Relax SoundMachine have ads?

Ambients shows ads; Relax SoundMachine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ambients or Relax SoundMachine?

Ambients ships an update every 4 weeks, and Relax SoundMachine every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ambients was updated on November 3, 2026 and Relax SoundMachine on November 3, 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.*