SleepStream 2 Pro vs LocalOne Private Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SleepStream 2 Pro
This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help users relax, fall asleep, and improve overall well-being. It features a vast library of calming sounds, guided meditations, brainwave programs, and visualizations to combat stress and enhance focus.
- Calming sounds library
- Guided relaxation sessions
- Pre-sleep meditation
- Energy sessions
- Brainwave programs
- Visualizations
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SleepStream 2 is an advanced sleep inducer and relaxation aid. It helps you leave your busy day behind with a rich selection of calming sounds, three guided relaxation, pre-sleep meditation and energy sessions, hours of music, 51 brainwave programs, and beautiful visualizations. Includes 5 hours of audio material! “If you’re looking for a new way to combat insomnia, or even looking to relax more at the end of a busy day, SleepStream 2 is a viable, unique option.” 148Apps.com “A good sleep is one of my very favorite things to do, and when I’m denied it for whatever reason, I’m not a happy man. On those occasions recently, SleepStream 2 has been there to help me out, and it has done so admirably.” iPhoneFreak.com “SleepStream 2 is the best meditative app out there because it includes guided voice sessions, music, background sounds, binaural beats and visualizations, all in one app. While the configuration procedures of similar applications can leave you frustrated and wide awake, Sleepstream’s intuitive interface allows you to drift off in a moment without a care...” App Store review Do you feel that the stress of everyday life deprives you of your ability to focus, relax, sleep - in short, affects your overall well being? With little time for true relaxation, quality of sleep can be adversely affected which is why SleepStream 2 is such a useful aid for those with stress in their lives. Developed in conjunction with sleep and relaxation experts, hypnotherapists and audio professionals, SleepStream 2 plays the most soothing sounds from nature, gentle audio atmospheres, binaural beats, music and guided voice tracks. SleepStream 2 is perfect for: • Sleep induction • Relaxation • Power naps • Meditation • Noise masking • Concentration • Enjoyment • Tinnitus relief SleepStream 2 Includes: • 5 hours of audio • 200+ stunning background sounds • Guided relaxation voice session • Pre-sleep meditation voice session • Instant energy voice session • Hours of calming music • 51 brainwave programs • 10 brainwave categories: sleep, relaxation, energy, focus, meditation, hypnosis, learning, mood, motivation & creativity • Breathtaking visualizations Main features: • Stunning Sound Quality All the sounds in SleepStream 2 are professionally mastered. Sounds of deep, rich drones, calming ocean waves, gentle forest rain and distant seagulls - to name a few - will be your first class journey into a deeply relaxed state. • Overlays and Guided Voice Sessions New in SleepStream 2 is the ability to mix background sounds with overlays - for example, guided meditations or music. SleepStream 2 comes with three free guided voice sessions (pre-sleep meditation, energy and relaxation) and hours of calming music. • Breathtaking Visualizations SleepStream 2 gives you the complete getaway with scenic pictures and video loops to view while listening to the audio programs; drift into a world of relaxation. • 51 Brainwave Programs SleepStream 2 offers 51 specially designed binaural beats that can be integrated into the sound experience. Binaural beats stimulate the brain’s activity associated with states such as relaxation, sleep and focus. • Unique Audio Engine and Sound Generators Our audio engine randomly combines hundreds of sounds, giving you a new experience every time! Mix background sounds, overlays and binaural beats in any combination! • Designed for Power Naps! SleepStream's timer function makes it easy to enjoy power naps! Just engage the timer and alarm, and SleepStream will gently wake you after your session has ended. • Download Section with Free Content Want more? Get audio, visualizations, binaural beats and guided voice sessions from the download section. New material is constantly being added! • Full Multitasking & Retina Support
LocalOne Private Journal
This app offers a private and secure space for writing your thoughts and memories. It focuses on keeping all your entries offline and encrypted on your device, with no account creation or cloud sync required. Enjoy a simple writing experience with powerful local protection and search capabilities.
- Fully offline journaling
- Encrypted local storage
- Passcode lock
- Auto-lock options
- No account or cloud sync
- Full-text search
- Optional photo attachments
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LocalOne Private Journal is a privacy-first journal for iPhone built for sensitive writing. No account. No cloud. No analytics. Your entries stay on your device. Whether you are keeping a personal diary, recording therapy reflections, writing daily notes, tracking difficult periods, or saving private memories, LocalOne is designed to give you a simple writing space with strong local protection. WHAT MAKES IT PRIVATE • Fully offline journaling • Encrypted local storage for entries • Passcode lock on launch • Auto-lock options for extra protection • No account creation • No cloud sync • No analytics or tracking This is your private space. Nothing leaves your phone. WRITE QUICKLY AND KEEP GOING • Create a new entry instantly • Continuous autosave while typing • Reverse chronological timeline for recent entries • Edit or delete entries anytime • Simple rich text tools including bold and font size presets • Optional photo attachments when words are not enough Everything is built to stay out of your way so you can capture thoughts the moment they happen. FIND WHAT YOU WROTE • Full-text search across your journal • Search is performed locally on device • Quickly revisit past reflections, names, events, or ideas USE CASES • Daily journaling without worrying about syncing to a server • Private note-taking for personal reflection • Recording health, mood, or therapy-related thoughts • Travel memories and life updates with optional photos • A secure place for ideas, drafts, and sensitive writing SECURITY CONTROLS Choose how the app locks to fit your routine: • Lock after 1 minute • Lock after 5 minutes • Lock immediately when the app goes to the background SIMPLE AND HONEST LocalOne Private Journal focuses on a single goal: private journaling on your phone. It does not ask you to sign up, does not send your writing to the cloud, and does not build features around tracking or sharing. One-time purchase. No subscription. If you want a journal that works offline, protects your entries, and keeps your writing on your device, LocalOne Private Journal is built for exactly that.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalOne Private Journal at none against SleepStream 2 Pro's 10. LocalOne Private Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). SleepStream 2 Pro's advantage is ratings volume (194 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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
SleepStream 2 Pro costs $2.99 and LocalOne Private Journal $0.99 up front. SleepStream 2 Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. LocalOne Private Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
LocalOne Private Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SleepStream 2 Pro has 194 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SleepStream 2 Pro | LocalOne Private Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (194 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 194 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Explosive Apps | MEHDI SQALLI |
Customer experience
SleepStream 2 Pro
LocalOne Private Journal
Bugs and requests
SleepStream 2 Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to restore purchases
- Downloading issues and missing content
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Timer functionality interfering with device sleep
Requested features
5 requests- More guided meditation and relaxation options
- Longer sound loops and smoother transitions
- Ability to save user preferences and presets
- Integration with smart home devices and speakers
- Alarm functionality to wake up naturally
LocalOne Private Journal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SleepStream 2 Pro
- Thunderstorm HD$0.99
- Fireplace Video$0.99
- Energizing Ambient$0.99
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- Lucid Dreaming Binaural Beat$0.99
- Waterfall HD$0.99
- Memory Helper Binaural Beats$0.99
- Anxiety Reducing Binaural Beats$0.99
- Relaxing Drone Soundscapes$0.99
- Sleep Phase Follower$1.99
- Tinnitus Masker$2.99
LocalOne Private Journal
No in-app purchases
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