# Vibrate+ vs Ambient Audio

The clearest difference is rating: Ambient Audio at 5.0 against Vibrate+'s 2.9. Ambient Audio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Vibrate+'s advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vibrate+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Ambient Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ambient Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibrate+ has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Vibrate+ ships an update every 6 days, Ambient Audio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vibrate+ | Ambient Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibrate-plus/id1573172588/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-audio/id6763630896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 528 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arman Baimukhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573172590) | [Steve Meetre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895039526) |

## What reviewers say

### Vibrate+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibrate-plus/id1573172588)

This app uses your iPhone's haptic engine to provide a variety of vibration patterns designed to help you relax, relieve stress, and improve sleep quality. It offers adjustable strength and speed settings for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** 12 unique vibration patterns, Adjustable haptic strength and speed, Continuous vibrations, Stress relief and relaxation, Improved sleep quality, Muscle pain aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for massaging
- 👍 Works well for getting water out of phone
- 👍 Helps with back/neck pain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with older iPhones
- 🐛 Weak vibrations, not very strong
- 💰 Limited features without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't vibrate at all for some users
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Support for more phone models
- Stronger vibration options
- More free features


### Ambient Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-audio/id6763630896)

Create personalized soundscapes for sleep, focus, or meditation with a vast library of ambient sounds. Layer multiple audio tracks, utilize a sleep timer and gentle wake alarm, and access optional sleep tracking tools. Record or import your own custom sounds for a truly unique experience.

**Highlights:** 171 built-in ambient sounds, Custom sound layering, Sleep timer and wake alarm, Optional sleep tracking tools, Record/import custom audio, Save favorite presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ambient Audio Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ambient Audio Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vibrate+ free?

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

### Is Ambient Audio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vibrate+ or Ambient Audio?

Ambient Audio is rated higher. Vibrate+ averages 2.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Ambient Audio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Vibrate+ or Ambient Audio have ads?

Neither Vibrate+ nor Ambient Audio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vibrate+ or Ambient Audio?

Vibrate+ ships an update every 6 days, and Ambient Audio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vibrate+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ambient Audio on October 10, 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.*