Comparison

Dwellspring vs WallBall Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Dwellspring

Create personalized soundscapes for sleep, focus, and relaxation. Mix professionally engineered sounds, nature ambiences, and even your own recordings. Enjoy offline listening and discover community-created mixes.

Highlights
  • Extensive catalog of noise colors and nature sounds
  • Record and mix your own sounds
  • Community-created sound mixes
  • Binaural Beats generator
  • Offline listening support
  • Sound masking and focus tools
Features
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Browse our extensive catalog with 100s of professionally engineered mixes: - Noise Colors: white noise, brown noise, green noise, pink noise and more… - Nature Sounds: rain sounds, nature sounds, forest sounds, insects and more… - Ambient Sounds: fan sounds, airplanes, crowds, machines and more… From the creator of the most downloaded sound machine Podcast in the world, “12 Hour Sound Machines”, Dwellspring was created to help you easily find peaceful moments. We provide essential tools that put a world of relaxing sounds at your fingertips, empowering you to reclaim your rest. Explore professionally engineered mixes, join a supportive community sharing their own creations, and craft your personal sound sanctuary. Perfect for: - Sleep - Soothing Babies - Sound masking - Managing Anxiety - Work and concentration - Meditation - ADHD - Autism Download any mix for offline listening. No need for an internet signal to access anything saved to your Library! Do you fall asleep with a certain bedroom fan or drown out distractions with a trusty vacuum cleaner? Record them using the app, add them into your mixes, and take them with you wherever you are. Share your mixes in the Creator Exchange or browse custom mixes from our community of Creators. Discover popular mixes by searching what’s most listened to, or search for sounds that speak to you and save them for later listening, either online or offline. Noise Colors and research-backed Binaural Beats generators are proven to enhance the depth of your sleep, increase restoration and relaxation, boost meditative states, and foster undistracted focus. Adjust the frequency and find your favorite sounds based on their benefits. SOUND MACHINE MIXER - Sounds for You: Blend our expertly crafted sounds with your own recordings, Creator Mixes, and more. - Perfected Soundscapes: Layer beats and recordings with other mixes, music, and sounds for a truly personalized experience. - Create Your Mix: Fine-tune your mix for blissful sleep, distraction-free focus, or meditative calm. NOISE COLOR & BINAURAL BEAT GENERATORS - Explore world-renowned noise colors and science-backed Binaural Beats. - Customized Soundscapes: Adjust the noise color frequencies to create a personalized balance. - Focus Your Comfort Zone: Soothing Binaural Beats target specific brain states to enhance focus, productivity, creativity, and more. CREATOR EXCHANGE - Join a Community of Creators: Discover popular mixes by filtering the most listened-to mixes from other Creators. - Save and Share Your Creations: Publish your mixes and help fellow rest-seekers find their peace. - Amplify the Power of Sound: Cultivate a community dedicated to offering accessible self-care to a world that desperately needs it. OFFLINE LISTENING - Find Peace Anywhere: Save your favorite mixes to your personal Library. - Unplug and Unwind: Listen without an internet connection and enjoy unwavering reliability (and peace of mind) no matter where you are. INSTAREST - Calm at Your Fingertips: Set your mix, timer and alarm preferences with a single tap. - Your Peace Begins Now: Immerse yourself in your favorite mix the moment you need it. Download Dwellspring today to craft your sound sanctuary and make serenity a daily habit. Access all features and content by subscribing to Dwellspring Premium. Subscriptions start at $9.99 per month and $59.99 per year. Subscriptions automatically renew through iTunes unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription & auto-renewal may be turned off via iTunes after purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://dwellspring.io/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://dwellspring.io/privacy-policy/

About

WallBall Buddy

Features
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WallBall Buddy is a wall ball counting app for fitness events or for personal training use. Tap your target set your phone down and let the app do the counting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dwellspring4 screens
WallBall Buddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WallBall Buddy at every 4 days against Dwellspring's every 2 weeks. Dwellspring's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Dwellspring sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and WallBall Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dwellspring ships an update every 2 weeks, WallBall Buddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dwellspring versus WallBall Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDwellspringWallBall Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDwellspring, LLCANNA MAY RIGBY

Bugs and requests

Dwellspring

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alarm not working as expected
  • Sudden sound interruptions during playback

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bluetooth connectivity to external speakers
  • Improved alarm and timer functionality
  • Offline listening mode
  • More granular volume and fade controls

WallBall Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Dwellspring

Subscriptions10
  • Dwellspring Premium - Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Dwellspring Premium - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Dwellspring Premium - Annual$9.991 Year
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  • Dwellspring Premium - Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual, Encore 14 Day trial14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Dwellspring Premium$29.991 Year
  • Dwellspring Premium - Annual7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Dwellspring Premium - Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Dwellspring Premium - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Dwellspring Premium - Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dwellspring Premium - Lifetime$299.00
2 purchases

WallBall Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • RepCheck Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • WallBall Buddy Annual Membership$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Dwellspring free?
Dwellspring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WallBall Buddy free?
WallBall Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dwellspring or WallBall Buddy have ads?
Neither Dwellspring nor WallBall Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dwellspring or WallBall Buddy?
Dwellspring ships an update every 2 weeks, and WallBall Buddy every 4 days. Most recently, Dwellspring was updated on October 30, 2026 and WallBall Buddy on October 25, 2026.

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