Comparison

Nirvana vs Quietude

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

Head to head
About

Nirvana

This app offers a comprehensive sound machine with a wide selection of nature sounds and ambient soundscapes to aid sleep, relaxation, and focus. It helps reduce stress and anxiety, and provides a calming atmosphere for babies and adults alike. Enjoy offline playback and a bedtime timer for uninterrupted rest.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of sleep and relaxation sounds
  • Ambient soundscapes for meditation and yoga
  • Helps reduce stress, anxiety, and improve focus
  • Baby sleep sounds
  • Offline audio playback
  • Bedtime timer and auto-off feature
Features
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Welcome to Nirvana: your ultimate sleep and relaxation assistant, an app meticulously designed to help you unwind, achieve restful sleep, and embrace mindfulness. Our comprehensive sound machine presents an extensive selection of sleep-inducing and relaxing sounds, including gentle rain, mesmerizing thunderstorms, soothing ocean waves, cascading waterfalls, harmonious bird calls, etc. Additionally, immerse yourself in calming ambient soundscapes specifically crafted for meditation, yoga, and relaxation. Nirvana seamlessly guides you into a swift slumber while soothing your mind with its symphony of nature sounds and enchanting melodies. Struggling with sleep troubles? Battling with insomnia's relentless grip or the torment of tinnitus? Struggling to concentrate on studying or work due to distracting noise? Overwhelmed while delving into the pages of a book? Nirvana is your mindful companion, dedicated to soothing and calming your restless mind, effectively reducing stress and anxiety, and enhances your focus and concentration. Nirvana's collection of soothing nature sounds is also a treasure trove of baby sleep sounds. With its tranquil bedtime atmosphere, the app helps little ones peacefully drift off to slumber, providing a soothing and calming experience. Nirvana offers a rich selection of both free and premium sounds, boasting 44 complimentary sounds and a grand total of 95 sounds to choose from. Unleash the full potential of our exquisite sound library by upgrading to the premium version, which grants you a complimentary 3-day trial of unprecedented auditory delights. Indulge in the pinnacle of auditory excellence, as all sounds within Nirvana boast exceptional quality. The sound library is meticulously categorized into distinct realms: Jungle, Sunset, Forest, Coast, Calmness, Sea, Undersea, Animals, Birds, Cosiness, Rain, Seasons, and Night. Immerse your senses in the captivating symphony of the Jungle, allowing its enchanting melodies to transport you. Unwind to the gentle lullabies of Sunsets, surrendering yourself to their soothing embrace. Seek solace in the tranquil serenity of Forests, where inner peace awaits. Bask in the calming ambiance of the Coast, letting the waves of Calmness wash over your being. Plunge into the depths of the Sea, exploring the mystical melodies of the Undersea. Surround yourself with the symphony of Animals and Birds, creating a sanctuary of auditory bliss. Revel in the cozy ambiance of Cosiness, cocooning yourself in a realm of comfort. Drift away to the ethereal rhythm of Rain, witness the breathtaking beauty of Seasons, and embrace the serenity of Night. Nirvana offers a bedtime timer to ensure uninterrupted slumber, and its auto-off feature preserves battery life when the screen is dormant. With the remarkable capability of offline audio playback, Nirvana allows you to immerse yourself in nature's harmonies even without an internet connection. Nirvana stands as your dedicated assistant, guiding you towards restful slumber, relaxation, and mindfulness. Allow its enchanting melodies, calming ambient sounds, and nature's embrace to alleviate stress and anxiety, ushering you into a realm of tranquil respite. Whether you're using an iPhone or an iPad, the Nirvana app is here to support you. For an unparalleled experience, we recommend utilizing headphones or earbuds to immerse yourself fully in the nature sounds. The app seamlessly integrates with other applications and can be used in the background. Waste no time—embrace the healing effects of natural sounds and relaxation by downloading Nirvana now.

About

Quietude

Features
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Now with a Watch app! Easy-to-use sounds player for sleep and focus, plus a NEW breather feature! Open the app, select your sound and listen on an endless loop. 2 clicks and you're there. White, Brown, Pink and outdoor sounds. Click the breather icon and select one of four breathing exercises for maximum relaxation and focus. Set a sleep timer to shut off after you've fallen asleep. Thank you for trying Quietude!

Screenshots

Nirvana4 screens
Quietude4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quietude at none against Nirvana's 10. Nirvana's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Nirvana sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Quietude asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nirvana ships an update weekly, Quietude monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nirvana versus Quietude: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNirvanaQuietude
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerar-generationRyan Lertola

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Nirvana

Subscriptions6
  • Premium sounds for 1 week$2.997 Days
  • Premium sounds for 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Voice of Nature - sleep sounds3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
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  • Voice of Nature - sleep sounds1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium sounds for 1 year$69.991 Year
  • Voice of Nature - sleep sounds3 Days trial$134.991 Year
One-time3
  • Voice of Nature - sleep sounds$34.99
  • Voice of Nature - sleep sounds$49.99
  • Voice of Nature - sleep sounds$64.99
None

Quietude

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nirvana free?
Nirvana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quietude free?
Quietude is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nirvana or Quietude have ads?
Neither Nirvana nor Quietude shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nirvana or Quietude?
Nirvana ships an update weekly, and Quietude monthly. Most recently, Nirvana was updated on November 3, 2026 and Quietude on November 7, 2026.

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