Comparison

Nirvana vs Steady Today

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

Steady Today

Features
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You don't crash out of nowhere. You crash because the good days quietly cost more than they gave back, and nothing was keeping count. Steady Today keeps count, gently. Your day is 48 beads, one for every half hour. Fill in the slot you're in by answering one question — "How are you doing?" — and your energy starts to leave a trail. FOUR STATES, NOTHING TO LEARN - Charging — recovering, building your energy back up - Stretching — a productive push, growth mode - Crashing — running on empty, time to ease off - Resting — sleep, naps, and the wind-down that pays you back tomorrow Stretching isn't the enemy — it's how anything gets built. Charging isn't laziness — it's what makes stretching survivable. And a red bead is never a failure. It's information you can act on. DAYS BECOME BARS. BARS BECOME A PATTERN. • Today: watch the shape of your day while you're still in it • After a week: your seven days lined up against your own plan • What stands out: real numbers, like "46% of your beads were stretching" • Your rhythm: the hours your days usually run hot, and the hours you're usually charged up • Try this: one small, doable suggestion that fits what your week is actually asking for MEASURED AGAINST YOUR PLAN, NOT A GENERIC IDEAL You set the shape of a good day: how much charging, how much stretching, and a sleep schedule that fills in your resting beads for you. You pick your focus — stretch further, or charge more. Every insight is measured against that, so the app never nudges you toward someone else's balance. PLAN WHAT YOUR ENERGY CAN AFFORD Give a task an energy tag and your daily planning ranks it for how you're doing right now. The big push when you're charged. Something small and kind when you're not. Whatever you don't get to moves to tomorrow, no guilt attached. LOGGING TAKES SECONDS, SO IT ACTUALLY HAPPENS Log a bead straight from a home-screen widget without opening the app. Streaks reward steadiness instead of hustle, and your app icon quietly moves with them. YOUR ENERGY LOG NEVER LEAVES YOUR PHONE Every bead and every task lives only on your device. They are never uploaded to our servers, never shared, never sold. Only your account details, settings and streak sync, so you can sign in on a new phone and pick up where you left off. That restraint is the whole design, not a setting you have to go find. MADE FOR ANYONE WHO... • Runs out of steam by mid-afternoon • Is rebuilding capacity after burning out • Lives with fluctuating energy, fatigue or brain fog • Wants to grow without crashing Build steady days. Stretch wisely. Crash less. SUBSCRIPTION Steady Today is one subscription with nothing locked behind a second tier — every feature is included from day one. Prices may vary by region and are always shown before you confirm. A subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.mindforest.today/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.mindforest.today/privacy-policy Made by Mindforest. Questions or ideas: info@mindforest.today

Screenshots

Nirvana4 screens
Steady Today4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nirvana at 12.0 against Steady Today's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Steady Today sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nirvana versus Steady Today: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNirvanaSteady Today
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerar-generationMindforest Unipessoal LDA

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
3 purchases

Steady Today

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$129.00

Questions

Is Nirvana free?
Nirvana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steady Today free?
Steady Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nirvana or Steady Today have ads?
Neither Nirvana nor Steady Today shows ads.

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