Comparison

Soundscape vs Athos

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

Head to head
About

Soundscape

This app uses science-backed sounds to help you fall asleep faster, focus longer, and reduce screen time. Create custom sound mixes, block distracting apps, and track your progress to build better routines for sleep and productivity.

Highlights
  • Immersive sound library for sleep and focus
  • App blocking to reduce distractions
  • Customizable sound mixing
  • Focus and sleep session tracking
  • Calm wake-up alarms
  • Integration with Apple Music and Spotify
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One app for your focus and your sleep. Block the apps that pull your attention away, and fill the quiet with music made to hold it. Stay focused during the day, rest undisturbed at night. THE LIBRARY Music chosen for the job, not the mood. Composed for focus – no vocals, no drops, nothing that asks to be noticed. Ambient, lofi, classical and piano for deep work, 432Hz and 528Hz brainwaves, white noise and sleep cycles for winding down. Find your style and come back to it. MIX SOUNDS Layer rain, ocean, fire or thunder under any track, each at the level you like. APP BLOCKING Choose the apps that derail you and they're locked for the session. Nothing gets through until you're done. Set a Focus or Sleep Shield and it runs on schedule, without you thinking about it. TIMERS THAT FIT YOUR RHYTHM Timeboxed, pomodoro, custom end-time, or an open session you end whenever you like. SHORTCUTS Save a setup – intent, sound, timer and blocked apps – and start it in one tap from anywhere on your phone. ALSO INSIDE • To-dos beside the session, so you know what the hour is for • Goals, streaks and insights, if you like tracking • Strict mode, for sessions you'd rather not be able to cut short • Works with Spotify and Apple Music Play around, try new features, and make Soundscape yours. Start your free trial and experience the benefits of Soundscape. Our subscriptions will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your iTunes account will be charged upon purchase confirmation. Within 24 hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for the renewal, and the renewal cost will be specified. You can manage your subscriptions, including turning off auto-renewal, by accessing your Account Settings after completing your purchase. Please note that cancellation of the ongoing subscription is not permitted during the active subscription period. If a free trial period is available, any remaining time will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Read the terms and conditions here: Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.soundscapemusic.se/terms-of-service Read the privacy policy here: Privacy Policy - https://www.soundscapemusic.se/privacy-policy

About

Athos

Log workouts and cardio efficiently, visualize your strength gains with progress charts, and maintain your training consistency. Connect with friends, share your fitness journey, and find motivation within the community.

Highlights
  • Log workouts and cardio
  • Track volume and PRs
  • Progress charts
  • Smart weight suggestions
  • Calendar view
  • Social sharing and messaging
  • Community safety tools
Features
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Athos is a workout tracker and fitness community in one. Log your lifts and cardio, watch your strength climb with progress charts, and keep your streak alive. Follow friends, share your training, and stay motivated by the people around you. • Log workouts and cardio in seconds • Track volume, PRs, and progress over time • Smart suggestions for when you're ready to add weight • A calendar view of everything you've done • Follow friends, share posts, and message each other • Built-in block and report tools for a safe community

Screenshots

Soundscape4 screens
Athos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athos at none against Soundscape's 10. Athos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Soundscape's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 1). On price, rating 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. Soundscape sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Athos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Soundscape against 5.0 for Athos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundscape has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soundscape ships an update every 3 days, Athos monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Soundscape versus Athos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundscapeAthos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSoundscapeAlex Dow

Customer experience

Soundscape

All ratings5,671 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews1,835 reviews
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.0%

Athos

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Soundscape

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Spotify authorization failed for some users
  • App not blocking all apps as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a widget for iOS
  • Allow users to stop or start music during a session
  • Improve the app blocking feature to block all apps

Athos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Soundscape

Subscriptions9
  • Soundscape Premium$0.997 Days
  • Soundscape Premium$1.997 Days
  • Soundscape Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Soundscape Premium$4.991 Month
  • Monthly supporter$4.991 Month
  • Soundscape Premium$6.991 Month
  • Soundscape Premium$9.991 Year
  • Soundscape Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly supporter7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Soundscape Pro$9.99
None

Athos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soundscape free?
Soundscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Athos free?
Athos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Soundscape or Athos?
Athos is rated higher. Soundscape averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Athos averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Soundscape or Athos have ads?
Soundscape shows ads; Athos does not.
Which is updated more often, Soundscape or Athos?
Soundscape ships an update every 3 days, and Athos monthly. Most recently, Soundscape was updated on November 4, 2026 and Athos on October 31, 2026.

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