Comparison

Softy Sleep vs Soothing

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

Head to head
About

Softy Sleep

Drift off faster with a library of calming sounds like rain and brown noise. Mix and match to create your perfect sleep environment. Track your sleep stages and earn rewards to customize your virtual bedroom.

Highlights
  • Curated library of calming sounds
  • Mix and match sounds
  • Sleep tracking with Apple Watch/iPhone
  • Earn rewards for sleep
  • Set personalized sleep goals
  • AI-powered sound suggestions
  • Jet lag recovery programs
Features
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Struggling to fall asleep? Softy Sleep helps you drift off faster with a curated library of calming sounds — rain, fan, brown noise, ocean waves, and more. MIX & MATCH SOUNDS Blend your favorite sounds together to create the perfect sleep environment. Save your mixes and replay them every night with one tap. TRACK YOUR SLEEP Connect your Apple Watch or use your iPhone to monitor your sleep stages, duration, and quality. Get personalized sound recommendations based on how you actually sleep. EARN REWARDS WHILE YOU SLEEP The better you sleep, the more points you earn. Spend them to customize your bedroom — new beds, walls, lamps, and decor. Build the sleep sanctuary you deserve. SET YOUR SLEEP GOALS Choose what matters to you — fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, reduce stress, or improve overall sleep quality. Softy Sleep adapts to help you get there. AI-POWERED SUGGESTIONS Smart recommendations learn your habits, time of day, and preferences to suggest the right sounds at the right time — no scrolling required. JET LAG RECOVERY Traveling across time zones? Use built-in recovery programs designed to help your body adjust faster, whether you're heading east or west. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE • Calming sounds including rain, fan, and brown noise • Mix up to 2 sounds together • Sleep timer with fade-out • Sleep goal tracking • Daily recommendations SOFTY SLEEP PREMIUM • 50+ exclusive soundscapes, binaural beats & classical audio • Unlimited sound mixing & saved favorites • Advanced sleep analytics • AI-powered personalized suggestions • Jet lag recovery programs Download Softy Sleep and start sleeping better tonight. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/12a0b00b-7e47-4bb1-b5a3-3ae1a1f96bb0 Terms of Usage: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/

About

Soothing

This app offers a sanctuary for calm, sleep, and focus through a variety of audio experiences. It includes guided meditations, sleep stories, white noise, and custom sound mixes to enhance mental well-being and reduce stress.

Highlights
  • Guided meditation and breathing exercises
  • Sleep stories and soundscapes
  • White and pink noise options
  • Customizable sound mixes
  • Offline listening
  • Sleep timer
Features
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Soothing – Your Personal Sanctuary for Calm, Sleep and Focus Discover the ultimate audio experience designed to help you sleep better, reduce stress, and improve focus. Whether you’re seeking soothing soundscapes, guided meditation, white noise, or ASMR, Soothing offers a complete solution for your mental well-being. Better Sleep, Deeper Rest Struggling with insomnia or restless nights? Let our expertly curated sleep sounds and white noise guide you into deep, restorative sleep. • Sleep Stories – Drift off with calming narrations and bedtime tales • Deep Sleep Soundscapes – Relax to ocean waves, rainforests, and gentle melodies • White and Pink Noise – Block out distractions and soothe your senses • Guided Breathing – Unwind faster with relaxing breathwork before bed New: Guided Breathing Exercises Recharge your mind and body with 10 professionally designed breathing exercises that support calmness, focus, energy, and sleep. Each session includes visual guidance and gentle audio cues for perfect pacing. • Restore balance • Improve focus • Reduce stress • Prepare for sleep • And more Let your breath become your anchor, anytime, anywhere. New: Custom Sound Mixes Create your perfect ambiance with Sound Mixes – a feature that lets you combine multiple sounds to build your own personal relaxation track. Blend rain with soft piano, add a hint of forest birds, or layer white noise under a tranquil melody. It’s your sanctuary, your way. • Mix and match nature, music, white noise, and ambient sounds • Save your favorite combinations • Loop seamlessly for uninterrupted relaxation Stress Relief and Meditation Ease anxiety and find your center with calming meditation and mindfulness sounds. • Healing Meditation Music • Chakra and Zen Frequencies • Mindfulness Practices to stay grounded Enhanced Focus and Productivity Stay in the zone with soundscapes designed to boost mental clarity. • Lo-Fi, Ambient, and Nature Sounds • Cafe Backgrounds and Soft Instrumentals • White and Brown Noise for Deep Work Smart Features for Effortless Relaxation • Sleep Timer and Auto-Play • Offline Listening • Personalized Recommendations • Loop and Mix Tools for custom experiences Transform Your Mind, Body and Soul More than just an audio app, Soothing is your peaceful retreat in a noisy world. Whether you’re winding down, staying focused, or seeking serenity—this is your personal space to reconnect. Download Soothing now and begin your journey to tranquility.

Screenshots

Softy Sleep4 screens
Soothing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Soothing at 5.0 against Softy Sleep's 4.8. Softy Sleep's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Softy Sleep sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Soothing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Soothing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Softy Sleep has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Softy Sleep ships an update fortnightly, Soothing every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Softy Sleep versus Soothing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofty SleepSoothing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOGUZCAN BESERIKLIRoxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited

Customer experience

Softy Sleep

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Soothing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Softy Sleep

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium$3.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • Premium$9.991 Month
One-time4
  • PremiumFree
  • Small Package$4.99
  • Large Package$7.49
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  • SoftySleep Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Soothing

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Softy Sleep free?
Softy Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Soothing free?
Soothing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Softy Sleep or Soothing?
Soothing is rated higher. Softy Sleep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Soothing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Softy Sleep or Soothing have ads?
Neither Softy Sleep nor Soothing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Softy Sleep or Soothing?
Softy Sleep ships an update fortnightly, and Soothing every 9 days. Most recently, Softy Sleep was updated on June 4, 2026 and Soothing on September 17, 2026.

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