백색소음 vs Waveful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
백색소음
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"백색소음 이란?" 특별한 스펙트럼을 갖고 있는 잡음을 뜻한다. 기존 소음은 사람들에게 불쾌함을 느끼게 만드는 소리일 뿐이었다. 하지만 백색소음은 항상 듣던 자연스러운 음으로 심적 안정감과 집중력을 높이는 데 도움을 주어 긍정적인 영향을 준다. ◆기능 안내 1. 반복 재생, 한 곡 반복 재생, 랜덤 재생 원하는 카테고리 선택 후 아이콘을 터치하신 뒤 반복 재생, 한 곡 반복 재생, 랜덤 재생을 취향에 맞게 설정 가능합니다. 2. 전체 랜덤 재생 전체 카테고리의 모든 음향을 기반으로 랜덤 재생됩니다. ◆ 아기 수면 음악 자녀들이 잠들기 좋은 음향들을 선별하였습니다. 자녀들이 잠들기 전 재생을 추천합니다. ◆ 백색소음 집중력을 높이는 소음들로 활동하실 때 듣는 걸 추천합니다. ◆ 자연소리 달콤한 숙면을 위해 자연의 소리를 가져왔습니다. ◆ 명상음악 명상 진행하실 때 더욱 평온함을 경험할 수 있는 곡들을 준비했습니다. ◆ ASMR 다양한 소음 자극을 통해 편안함을 느낄 수 있는 리스트를 ◆클래식 정서적으로 안정감을 쉽게 느낄 수 있는 리스트를 준비했습니다. ◆자장가 불면증으로 숙면이 어려운 분들을 위해 잠을 쉽게 청할 수 있는 리스트를 준비했습니다. ◇유의사항 이 앱은 양질의 정보를 제공하기 위하여 제작한 앱으로 어떠한 책임을 지지 않습니다.
Waveful
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* Sound-based Wellness App Inspired by Frequency Research This wellness app provides frequency (Hz)-based sounds inspired by scientific papers and research studies. Explore sound categories such as Motion Comfort, Relaxation, Focus Support, Meditation, Ambient Noise, and Guided Breathing to create a more comfortable listening experience in everyday life. * Available Sounds 1. 100Hz Motion Comfort / Gentle Low-Frequency Support - Inspired by research published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine by researchers from Nagoya University, Japan (2025) 2. 432Hz Relax Mode / Relaxation & Sleep Support - Inspired by research published in EXPLORE by researchers from the University of Florence, Spain (2019) - Inspired by research published in Journal of Applied Oral Science by researchers from Valdivia, Chile (2020) 3. 528Hz Relaxation Tone / Calm & Relaxation Support - Inspired by research published in Health by researchers from Juntendo University, Japan (2018) 4. Binaural Beats Focus Support / Concentration Aid - Inspired by research published in Psychological Research by researchers from UNED, Spain (2019) - Inspired by research published in PLOS ONE by researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (2023) 5. 40Hz Gamma-Inspired Sound / Cognitive Focus Support - Inspired by research published in Journal of Neuroscience by researchers from the Pamplona Medical School, Spain (2002) 6. Ambient Noise Layer / White, Pink & Brown Noise - Inspired by research published in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine by researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College, USA (2022) - Inspired by research published in Frontiers in Psychology by researchers from Hamburg University Hospital, Germany (2015) 7. Guided Breathing / 4-7-8 & Box Breathing - Inspired by research published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews by researchers from the University of Caen Normandy, France (2022) 8. 963Hz Meditation Tone / Deep Meditation - Direct clinical evidence regarding the specific effects of 963Hz remains limited. - This feature is designed as a high-frequency meditation sound intended to support deep meditation and immersive listening experiences rather than medical treatment. 9. 639Hz Harmonic Energy / Harmonious Atmosphere - Direct clinical evidence regarding the specific effects of 639Hz is currently limited. - This feature is intended to provide a soft harmonic tone for creating a calm and harmonious atmosphere. 10. 72Hz Deep Grounding / Low Frequency Grounding - Direct clinical evidence regarding the specific grounding effects of 72Hz has not been established. - This feature is designed as a low-frequency sound intended to create a calm and stable listening environment. 11. 1122Hz Clarity Tone / Clear High-Frequency Tone - Direct clinical evidence regarding the specific effects of 1122Hz remains limited. - This feature is intended to provide a clear and crisp high-frequency listening experience that may support focus and mental clarity. * Recommended Listening Time - Motion Comfort: 1 min - Sleep / Relaxation: 20–45 min, default 30 min - Stress Relief: 10–30 min, default 15 min - Focus: 15–45 min, default 25 min - Meditation: 10–30 min, default 15 min - Energy / Awakening: 5–15 min, default 10 min - Cognitive Focus Support: 10–20 min, default 15 min - Deep Grounding: 5–20 min, default 10 min - Spiritual / Intuition Sounds: 5–20 min, default 10 min *How to Use 1. Wear earphones or headphones for a more immersive experience. 2. Select your preferred category and press play. 3. Customize the playback timer as needed. * Key Features - Custom Hz settings - Background playback - Multiple timer options This app is a wellness tool inspired by research. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Individual experiences may vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for health-related concerns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Waveful at fortnightly against 백색소음's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
백색소음 ships an update monthly, Waveful fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 백색소음 | Waveful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUNGDAE BYUN | Purple Night Inc |
In-app purchases
백색소음
No in-app purchases
Waveful
No in-app purchases









