Comparison

Brownoise vs Focusly

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

Head to head
About

Brownoise

Features
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Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of Brown Noise with our innovative Brownoise app. Designed to help you relax, concentrate, and sleep more soundly, this app offers a simple yet powerful audio experience. Customizable Brown Noise Generation: Adjust the intensity, frequency, and gain to create the perfect sound environment tailored to your needs. Use the intuitive sliders to fine-tune the noise for relaxation or focus. Timer Functionality: Set a timer for your brown noise session. Whether you want a quick power nap or a full night's sleep, our app allows you to enjoy uninterrupted sound for as long as you need. User-Friendly Interface: The sleek design and straightforward navigation make it easy to adjust settings, view the timer, and access helpful information about each feature. Brown Noise is known for its deep, soothing sound profile, which can help mask background noise, improve sleep quality, enhance concentration, and create a calming atmosphere. Whether you're studying, meditating, or trying to sleep, our app provides the auditory support you need to achieve your goals. Transform your auditory environment and enhance your daily life with the calming sounds of brown noise. Download now and experience a new level of relaxation, focus, and sleep. --- Privacy Policy: https://sergeykushner.github.io/brownoise/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Focusly

Features
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Focusly helps you focus, study, and get into deep work with focus music, ambient sounds, and a built-in focus timer. Choose the right mode for the way you work: Deep Focus, Light Focus, Reading, and Creativity. Block distractions, stay in flow longer, and build a consistent focus routine. FOCUS MUSIC MODES β€’ Deep Focus – for intense work sessions β€’ Light Focus – steady attention without fatigue β€’ Reading – calm background sound for reading β€’ Creativity – soundscapes for idea + flow states FOCUS TIMER β€’ Structure your work sessions and stay consistent β€’ Great for study blocks, deep work, and productivity sprints AMBIENT & BACKGROUND SOUNDS β€’ Rain β€’ CafΓ© β€’ Forest β€’ Fireplace β€’ River Perfect for masking noise and staying concentrated. SLEEP & WIND DOWN (optional) β€’ Deep Sleep β€’ Power Nap β€’ Wind Down Gentle soundscapes to help you relax and reset. STRESS RELIEF & CALM β€’ De-stress β€’ Recharge β€’ Unwind β€’ Chill INSIGHTS Track your listening and focus patterns to understand when you focus best. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Skip the payment screen by tapping β€œX” in the top-right corner of the offer. The Free Edition of Focusly will start automatically. You can get access to Focusly Premium by subscribing to a recurrent plan of your choice. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. For more information: Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://appfocusly.github.io/focusly/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Brownoise3 screens
Focusly4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brownoise and Focusly are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Brownoise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focusly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Brownoise versus Focusly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrownoiseFocusly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size0 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr ZelenskyAbijith Bahuleyan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brownoise

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
2 purchases

Focusly

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Brownoise free?
Brownoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brownoise or Focusly have ads?
Neither Brownoise nor Focusly shows ads.

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