Better Noise vs Ocean Gaze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Better Noise
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Better Noise: Your go-to app for customisable noise playback. Immerse yourself in a world of soothing sounds tailored to your preferences. Better Noise offers: - Immerse in tranquility with 20 endless sounds from different categories - Mashup your favourites for a personalised experience - Set the sleep timer for a restful night's sleep - Enjoy endless calming tones to suit your mood - Ad-free experience for uninterrupted relaxation - 100% free, no in-app purchases Seamlessly navigate stress-free moments with Better Noise
Ocean Gaze
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Pocket Retreat brings the world's most immersive natural soundscapes to your fingertips โ crafted by field recording artists and musicians who recorded in real places across the globe. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, Pocket Retreat helps you rest, breathe, and reconnect with the natural world. JOURNEY Choose a soundscape, set your time, and go. Drift away to Iceland's glaciers, a safari in Rwanda, the forests of Copenhagen, the temples of Guatemala, the coast of Big Sur, and more - each paired with looping video and meditative reflections. BREATHE Guided breathing exercises set to ambient music help regulate your nervous system. Choose from Box Breathing, 4-7-8, In and Out, or Pursed Lip โ each visualized with a breathing circle and optional audio cues. SLEEP Let the music carry you off. Sleep mode gently fades the audio as you drift away, so you can close your eyes and stop thinking about your phone. RADIO Not sure what you need? Radio mode plays a continuous shuffle of soundscapes. Press play and let it choose for you. TRACK YOUR PRACTICE Pocket Retreat logs your mindful minutes and marks your progress with milestones as your practice grows. THE ARTISTS Our soundscapes feature original recordings and compositions by real artists - no AI slop!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ocean Gaze at none against Better Noise's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Better Noise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Ocean Gaze asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Better Noise | Ocean Gaze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 257 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jannis Guensche | Joshua Robertson |
In-app purchases
Better Noise
- Better Noise Pro$1.991 Month
Ocean Gaze
No in-app purchases









