# Soundscape Maker vs Miles

The clearest difference is price: Soundscape Maker at Free against Miles's $1.99. Soundscape Maker also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 89%). Miles's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Soundscape Maker is free to download; Miles costs $1.99 up front. Soundscape Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Miles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Soundscape Maker against 4.8 for Miles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 159 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Soundscape Maker's written reviews are positive against 89% of Miles's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soundscape Maker | Miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-maker-soundscaper/id6443425167/reviews)** | [4.8 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | **98.0% of reviews** | 89.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 61 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Gniechwitz & Walterbusch GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564557201) | [Miles Vinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454856476) |

## What reviewers say

### Soundscape Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-maker-soundscaper/id6443425167)

Create personalized calming soundscapes for relaxation, focus, meditation, or sleep. Mix over 80 high-quality sounds with custom volume controls. Features include an immersive thunderstorm mode and a sound timer.

**Highlights:** Over 80 high-quality sounds, Customizable sound mixing, Thunderstorm Mode with flashlight integration, Adjustable sound timer, Save and load custom soundscapes, Diverse sound categories

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee large | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee pot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Soundscaper Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### Miles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265)

Track your running progress with a simple, effective app. Features live activities, widgets, weekly goals, and map visualization. Syncs with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Live Activities for real-time run data, Widgets for weekly progress tracking, Set weekly or monthly running goals, View running routes on maps, Syncs with Apple Health, Minimalist and focused design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and minimalist design
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI/UX
- 👍 Easy to use, no nonsense
- 👍 Great for beginners and minimalists
- 👍 Privacy-focused, no data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tracking for some users
- 🐛 Occasional data loss/runs not logged
- 🐛 Lacks advanced features
- 🐛 Auto-pause feature missing
- 🐛 No way to change time or auto-stop

**Reported bugs**

- App deleted run data while paused
- Mile counter/pace counter not working
- Entire runs not logged
- App did not work at all (swipe down issue)

**Requested features**

- Send to Strava feature
- Siri commands for start/stop
- Black dark theme option
- Mile ran yearly goal
- Calories burned and elevation tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soundscape Maker free?

Soundscape Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Miles free?

Miles costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Soundscape Maker or Miles?

Soundscape Maker is rated higher. Soundscape Maker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Miles averages 4.8 from 159 ratings.

### Do Soundscape Maker or Miles have ads?

Neither Soundscape Maker nor Miles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soundscape Maker or Miles?

Soundscape Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Miles every 2 weeks. Most recently, Soundscape Maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Miles on November 4, 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.*