Comparison

Architectural Digest vs Peace & Quiet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Architectural Digest

Explore the world's most stunning homes and get insights into architecture and interior design. Discover top talent and exclusive content from the international authority on design.

Highlights
  • Exclusive access to beautiful homes
  • Architecture and interior design insights
  • Information on art, antiques, and travel
  • AD100 list of top architects and designers
  • Complimentary articles for non-subscribers
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Architectural Digest (AD), the international authority on design and architecture, offers exclusive access to the world’s most beautiful homes and the fascinating people who live in them. Bringing its audience a wealth of information on architecture and interior design, art and antiques, travel destinations, and extraordinary products, its AD100 list of top architects and designers is one of the industry’s most relied-upon indexes of talent. The Architectural Digest digital edition app is free to download. Subscribers receive unlimited access. Non-subscribers may access a selection of complimentary articles each month. AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL: Your payment method will be automatically charged at the frequency and price noted in the subscription offer you select, until you cancel. To cancel, you must update your App Store Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription term. No refunds once payment is made.

About

Peace & Quiet

Enhance sleep, focus, and meditation with high-quality ambient sounds. Enjoy offline playback and a user-friendly interface designed for relaxation and concentration. This app offers a peaceful auditory experience without any in-app charges.

Highlights
  • High quality soundscapes
  • Auto-play functionality
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Offline operation
  • No in-app fees
  • Music for sleep, study, and meditation
Features
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Advantages of the application: • High quality sound • Auto-play mode • Ease of use • Off-line operation, no data connection needed • No in-app fees Music for sleep: Music is more than something that's simply enjoyable to listen to. It has a direct effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps your body relax and prepare for sleep. Music for studying: The volume of your study music is key. Don't drown out your own thoughts. Remember, it’s supposed to be in the background.  Music for meditation: These sounds provide an excellent soundtrack for meditation or any task which requires significant attention.

Screenshots

Architectural Digest4 screens
Peace & Quiet2 screens

Verdict

The call

Architectural Digest and Peace & Quiet both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Peace & Quiet's written reviews are positive against 29% of Architectural Digest's. Peace & Quiet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Architectural Digest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (460 vs 23). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Architectural Digest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Peace & Quiet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Architectural Digest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Architectural Digest has 460 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Architectural Digest's written reviews are positive against 65% of Peace & Quiet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Architectural Digest ships an update every 4 months, Peace & Quiet every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Architectural Digest versus Peace & Quiet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitectural DigestPeace & Quiet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (460 ratings) — better4.5 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings460 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#138 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdvance Magazine Publishers Inc.Christion Egy

Customer experience

Architectural Digest

All ratings432 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative63.6%

Peace & Quiet

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Architectural Digest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • Inability to download or access issues
  • Subscription syncing problems across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode for two-page spreads
  • Improved navigation and content organization
  • Seamless subscription management and linking
  • Enhanced image viewing and zoom capabilities
  • Accessibility features for visually impaired users

Peace & Quiet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Architectural Digest

Subscriptions3
  • One Month Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Discounted Subscription Holiday 2015$14.991 Year
  • One Year Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • December 2013$5.99
  • April 2014$5.99
  • June 2014$5.99
Show 4 more
  • July 2014$5.99
  • December 2014$5.99
  • February 2015$5.99
  • March 2016$5.99
None

Peace & Quiet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Architectural Digest free?
Architectural Digest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peace & Quiet free?
Peace & Quiet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Architectural Digest or Peace & Quiet?
Architectural Digest is rated higher. Architectural Digest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while Peace & Quiet averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.
Do Architectural Digest or Peace & Quiet have ads?
Peace & Quiet shows ads; Architectural Digest does not.
Which is updated more often, Architectural Digest or Peace & Quiet?
Architectural Digest ships an update every 4 months, and Peace & Quiet every 8 months. Most recently, Architectural Digest was updated on November 1, 2026 and Peace & Quiet on November 3, 2026.

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