# Sleep Fan vs LightWrite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightWrite at none against Sleep Fan's 2. LightWrite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Sleep Fan's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Fan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LightWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightWrite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Fan has 37K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sleep Fan's written reviews are positive against 100% of LightWrite's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Fan | LightWrite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-fan/id492869515/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightwrite/id6763370623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 191 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tattlebee](https://appshunter.io/developer/401461413) | [WILLIAM MICAH RALEIGH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895206635) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Fan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-fan/id492869515)

This app provides a simple and effective way to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. It offers various calming sounds and customizable timers, with premium features like sleep tracking and additional audio options.

**Highlights:** White noise and calm sleep sounds, Customizable timer, Alarm clock with snooze, Sleep tracking (premium), Additional sounds (premium), Binaural beats (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Account | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🔊 Realistic fan sounds
- 🕰️ Timer feature
- 🧳 Useful for travel
- 🆓 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Stops playing when phone is locked or app is minimized
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔊 Loud ads disrupt sleep
- 🔍 Ads difficult to close

**Reported bugs**

- App stops playing randomly
- Overheating issues with prolonged use

**Requested features**

- No timer option for continuous playback
- Ability to play in background even with phone locked


### LightWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightwrite/id6763370623)

A minimalist journaling app designed for focused writing and reflection. It offers a distraction-free environment to capture thoughts, ideas, and daily experiences, helping users organize their reflections and live more intentionally.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing interface, Minimalist and elegant design, Instant writing start, Intuitive organization of entries, Privacy-first approach, Adapts to daily or occasional use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Fan free?

Sleep Fan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LightWrite free?

LightWrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Fan or LightWrite?

LightWrite is rated higher. Sleep Fan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while LightWrite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sleep Fan or LightWrite have ads?

Sleep Fan shows ads; LightWrite does not.

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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.*