# White Noise vs The Work App

The clearest difference is rating: White Noise at 4.8 against The Work App's 4.2. White Noise also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 54%) and ratings volume (46K vs 97). The Work App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

White Noise costs $0.99 and The Work App $0.99 up front. White Noise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Work App asks for nothing beyond the download.

White Noise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: White Noise has 46K ratings behind it against 97, 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 54% of The Work App's.

White Noise ships an update monthly, The Work App every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | White Noise | The Work App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-noise/id289894882/reviews)** | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-work-app/id478610069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #28 |
| Size | 76 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Byron Katie International, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/478610072) |

## What reviewers say

### White Noise

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Health & Fitness, #43 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


### The Work App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-work-app/id478610069)

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

This app guides users through a process of identifying and questioning stressful thoughts. It aims to help users find peace and happiness by undoing these thoughts and returning to a natural, awakened state of mind.

**Highlights:** Identify stressful thoughts, Question limiting beliefs, Undo thought patterns, Experience peace and happiness, Return to awakened nature

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Life-changing impact on thoughts and emotions
- 👍 Simple, easy, and effective to use
- 📱 Convenient access to The Work anytime, anywhere
- 💾 Automatic saving of all worksheets and journal entries
- 🎯 Excellent guided step-by-step process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 App won't open or load properly
- ⌨️ No landscape/horizontal mode for iPad
- 👁️ Limited text box visibility - can't see full answers
- 🔧 Poor app design and outdated interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during or after worksheet completion
- App won't open or fails to launch
- Keyboard appears without keys or is non-functional
- Text disappears when keyboard is open
- Last letter of belief gets deleted after completing worksheet

**Requested features**

- Landscape/horizontal mode for iPad keyboard use
- Dark mode option for nighttime use
- Password protection for journal entries
- Ability to delete or clear saved worksheets
- Cross-device synchronization (phone, iPad, Mac)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is White Noise free?

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

### Is The Work App free?

The Work App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, White Noise or The Work App?

White Noise is rated higher. White Noise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while The Work App averages 4.2 from 97 ratings.

### Do White Noise or The Work App have ads?

Neither White Noise nor The Work App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, White Noise or The Work App?

White Noise ships an update monthly, and The Work App every 5 months. Most recently, White Noise was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Work App on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, White Noise or The Work App?

White Noise currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and The Work App at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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