Comparison

The Hyperwave vs Chill Soundscapes

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

Head to head
About

The Hyperwave

Features
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Social Media: Immerse in a global network of ocean admirers, professionals, and organizations. Share your ocean-related journeys, discoveries, and ideas while exploring the marine world from diverse perspectives. Regardless of whether you're a seasoned marine scientist, a fervent environmental activist, an entrepreneur in the burgeoning blue economy, or simply an ardent lover of the ocean's beauty, Hyperwave anchors your voice in a dynamic and passionate community.

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Chill Soundscapes

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Bring the ambience of nature into your everyday life, all unlocked and for free. Experience the most beautiful and calming natural soundscapes from around the world, captured in high quality. This app gives you a whole set of adventurous scenarios; on a boat rocking gently in an ocean swell, or tucked up warm inside a tent in the rain. Turn your bedroom into a beachfront cabin, or fall asleep to the sound of crickets and frogs. Headphones are recommended for full immersion. - 11 unique soundscapes from around the world. - fully unlocked: enjoy all the content for free, immediately! - no fake sound effects or stock recordings: only nature as it was recorded with professional equipment. - seasonal content, as nature changes. - timer, in case you fall asleep. - details about the recording location. - controllable without looking at the screen; for vision impaired users, or if you simply want to explore the soundscapes with your eyes closed. - AirPlay and Bluetooth support - screencasting, to display fitting visuals for the sound effects on your compatible displays. - try dark mode for a more subdued style.

Screenshots

The Hyperwave4 screens
Chill Soundscapes1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Hyperwave at none against Chill Soundscapes's 1. The Hyperwave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Chill Soundscapes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Hyperwave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
The Hyperwave versus Chill Soundscapes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe HyperwaveChill Soundscapes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size142 MB265 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSohaib AslamJames Hudson

In-app purchases

None

The Hyperwave

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Chill Soundscapes

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is The Hyperwave free?
The Hyperwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chill Soundscapes free?
Chill Soundscapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Hyperwave or Chill Soundscapes have ads?
Chill Soundscapes shows ads; The Hyperwave does not.

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