# Sound Machine 3D vs Shut Eye

Sound Machine 3D and Shut Eye both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Sound Machine 3D's written reviews are positive against 25% of Shut Eye's. Sound Machine 3D also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 22) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Shut Eye's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sound Machine 3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year and Shut Eye sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 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 Sound Machine 3D against 4.7 for Shut Eye. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Sound Machine 3D's written reviews are positive against 25% of Shut Eye's.

Sound Machine 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, Shut Eye every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Machine 3D | Shut Eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-machine-3d-spatialbliss/id1528099342/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-eye-immersive-escapes/id1660345310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 214 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Renjith N](https://appshunter.io/developer/923841994) | [Zhuzhou Yiqi Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655498857) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Machine 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-machine-3d-spatialbliss/id1528099342)

Immerse yourself in a new dimension of sound with spatial audio. Mix and match nature sounds, white noise, and music to create personalized soundscapes. Features head tracking for a truly immersive experience, offline functionality, and mindful breathing exercises.

**Highlights:** Spatial audio with head tracking, Customizable sound mixes, Offline functionality, Scheduled playback, Mindful breathing exercises, Health app integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpatialBliss Premium - Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


### Shut Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-eye-immersive-escapes/id1660345310)

This app uses nature-inspired audio and visual experiences to promote relaxation, focus, and better sleep. It combines meditation, mindfulness, and immersive scenes to help users de-stress and improve their well-being.

**Highlights:** Nature sounds and visuals, AI-powered personalized soundscapes, Guided meditation and mindfulness, Focus and study modes, Relaxation and anxiety reduction, Over 200 immersive scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Immersive Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Immersive Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Brain FM PRO One Month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brain Pro One Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brain Pro Annual | $19.99 | one-time |
| Immersive Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Machine 3D free?

Sound Machine 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shut Eye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sound Machine 3D or Shut Eye?

Shut Eye is rated higher. Sound Machine 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Shut Eye averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Sound Machine 3D or Shut Eye have ads?

Neither Sound Machine 3D nor Shut Eye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sound Machine 3D or Shut Eye?

Sound Machine 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shut Eye every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sound Machine 3D was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shut Eye on October 2, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*