# White Noise vs Progressive Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progressive Alarm Clock at none against White Noise's 1. Progressive Alarm Clock also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). White Noise's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

White Noise costs $0.99 and Progressive Alarm Clock $0.99 up front. White Noise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Progressive Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

White Noise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: White Noise has 46K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of White Noise's written reviews are positive against 78% of Progressive Alarm Clock's.

White Noise ships an update every 3 weeks, Progressive Alarm Clock every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | White Noise | Progressive Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-noise/id289894882/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-alarm-clock/id362389803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #28 |
| Size | 77 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Spotlight Six Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/337472902) |

## What reviewers say

### White Noise

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Health & Fitness, #87 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


### Progressive Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-alarm-clock/id362389803)

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

Wake up gently with gradually increasing Tibetan singing bowl sounds. This app offers customizable alarm patterns, a variety of bell sounds, and a journaling feature to record dreams. It also includes battery-saving options and a loud backup sound for guaranteed wake-ups.

**Highlights:** Gradual wake-up with Tibetan singing bowls, Customizable alarm patterns, Choice of six bell sounds, Dream journaling with export, Password protection for journal, Works with locked screen, Optional loud backup sound

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌅 Gentle wake up
- 🔔 Soothing alarm sounds
- ⏰ Reliable alarm
- 💤 Peaceful start to the day
- 🕰️ Customizable alarm settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔇 Volume control linked to phone volume
- 🔁 Lack of recurring/scheduled alarms
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Limited sound options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not going off as scheduled
- App crashing or disappearing from the phone
- Alarm volume not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to set recurring alarms on specific days
- Independent volume control for the alarm
- More sound options beyond Tibetan singing bowls
- Alarm that can run in the background or when phone is locked
- Customizable alarm patterns and durations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is White Noise free?

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

### Is Progressive Alarm Clock free?

Progressive Alarm Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, White Noise or Progressive Alarm Clock?

White Noise is rated higher. White Noise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Progressive Alarm Clock averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do White Noise or Progressive Alarm Clock have ads?

Neither White Noise nor Progressive Alarm Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, White Noise or Progressive Alarm Clock?

White Noise ships an update every 3 weeks, and Progressive Alarm Clock every 6 months. Most recently, White Noise was updated on October 29, 2026 and Progressive Alarm Clock on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, White Noise or Progressive Alarm Clock?

White Noise currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Progressive Alarm Clock at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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