# Unser Sandmännchen vs ARD Sounds

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ARD Sounds at 372 against Unser Sandmännchen's 40. Unser Sandmännchen's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 66%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Unser Sandmännchen against 4.6 for ARD Sounds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARD Sounds has 372 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Unser Sandmännchen's written reviews are positive against 66% of ARD Sounds's.

Unser Sandmännchen ships an update monthly, ARD Sounds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unser Sandmännchen | ARD Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unser-sandmannchen/id561035119/reviews) | **[4.6 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ard-sounds/id1224607890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **372** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 325 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg](https://appshunter.io/developer/467593967) | [Sudwestrundfunk, Anstalt des offentlichen Rechts](https://appshunter.io/developer/610313722) |

## What reviewers say

### Unser Sandmännchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unser-sandmannchen/id561035119)

Explore a vibrant world with the Sandman, engaging in creative role-play, interactive games, and a media library of videos and audio stories. Record and share your adventures, or enjoy daily bedtime stories and mini-games. This app encourages imagination and learning through play.

**Highlights:** Creative role-playing world, Record and share videos, Media library with videos and audio, Daily bedtime stories, Mini-games (puzzle, memo), Interactive vehicles and animals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ARD Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ard-sounds/id1224607890)

Discover a world of audio content with this free app, offering exclusive podcasts, captivating audio dramas, free audiobooks, and live radio. Enjoy news, sports, and a wide range of genres for entertainment and information on the go.

**Highlights:** Exclusive ARD podcasts, Free audiobooks and dramas, Live radio streaming, News and live sports updates, Offline listening, Custom playlists and watchlists, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unser Sandmännchen free?

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

### Is ARD Sounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unser Sandmännchen or ARD Sounds?

ARD Sounds is rated higher. Unser Sandmännchen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while ARD Sounds averages 4.6 from 372 ratings.

### Do Unser Sandmännchen or ARD Sounds have ads?

Neither Unser Sandmännchen nor ARD Sounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unser Sandmännchen or ARD Sounds?

Unser Sandmännchen ships an update monthly, and ARD Sounds every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unser Sandmännchen was updated on November 10, 2026 and ARD Sounds on November 11, 2026.

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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.*