# White Noise vs Sleep Machine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sleep Machine at none against White Noise's 1. Sleep Machine also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). White Noise's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 3K) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

White Noise costs $0.99 and Sleep Machine $3.99 up front. White Noise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sleep Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for White Noise against 4.7 for Sleep Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: White Noise has 46K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 85% positive.

White Noise ships an update monthly, Sleep Machine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | White Noise | Sleep Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-noise/id289894882/reviews)** | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-machine/id323061162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #28 |
| Size | 76 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [SleepSoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/319106694) |

## What reviewers say

### White Noise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-noise/id289894882)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Health & Fitness, #54 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides a variety of ambient sounds to help users fall asleep, relax, and focus. It masks distracting noises, soothes babies, and can even help alleviate headaches and tinnitus. Users can create custom soundscapes and record their own sounds.

**Highlights:** 50+ looped ambient sounds, Custom soundscape creation, Sound recording and looping, Alarm and timer system, Background audio support, Full screen digital clock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generator | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Helps with sleep
- 👍 Variety of sounds
- 🎨 Customizable mixes
- ⏰ Timer and clock features
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔊 Loud pop-up sounds
- 📱 Accessibility issues
- 🔍 Outdated UI

**Reported bugs**

- Sounds stopping unexpectedly
- Volume issues and inconsistencies
- Playlist and mix creation problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Fade in/out for sounds
- Ability to use custom sounds as alarms
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
- More advanced mixing and customization options


### Sleep Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-machine/id323061162)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Create a personalized relaxation environment with a vast library of professionally mastered ambient sounds, music, and tones. Mix and customize sounds to reduce stress, block distractions, and promote restful sleep. Features include background playback, advanced alarms, and iTunes integration.

**Highlights:** 103 professionally mastered ambient sounds, 14 brainwave/binaural beats sounds, Customizable sound mixing, Background audio playback, Advanced alarm features, iTunes music integration, Silence timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Can't sleep without it
- 👍 Great selection of sounds
- 👍 Customizable sound mixes
- 👍 Helps with sleep and relaxation
- 👍 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm functionality issues
- 🐛 Saving custom mixes not possible
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 Drains battery when left running
- 🐛 Doesn't work with AirPlay

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not working properly
- Sounds stop playing randomly
- App crashes after recent iOS updates
- Can't go back to main screen from settings

**Requested features**

- Add timer to turn off the app
- Ability to save custom sound mixes
- Integrate with smart speakers like HomePod
- Add more sound options and presets
- Improve alarm functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is White Noise free?

White Noise costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sleep Machine free?

Sleep Machine costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, White Noise or Sleep Machine?

White Noise is rated higher. White Noise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Sleep Machine averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do White Noise or Sleep Machine have ads?

Neither White Noise nor Sleep Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, White Noise or Sleep Machine?

White Noise ships an update monthly, and Sleep Machine every 2 months. Most recently, White Noise was updated on October 20, 2026 and Sleep Machine on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, White Noise or Sleep Machine?

White Noise currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Sleep Machine at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*