Sonus vs Beta Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sonus
This app provides over 40 high-quality ambient sounds to help you focus, relax, or fall asleep. Its minimalist interface and background playback create a personalized sonic environment for any situation.
- 40+ high-quality ambient sounds
- Background playback
- Minimalist and intuitive interface
- Dark mode support
- iPad compatibility
- Extensive sound library
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Sonus transforms your device into a personal ambient sound machine. Whether you need to focus on work, relax, or fall asleep, Sonus has the perfect sound for you. KEY FEATURES: - 40+ high-quality sounds - Background playback - Minimalist, intuitive interface - Dark mode support - No in-app purchases - No ads - iPad compatible EXTENSIVE SOUND LIBRARY: - Nature sounds (rain, waves, wind, birds) - White noise (fan, vacuum, hairdryer) - Environments (train, airplane, traffic) - Relaxing sounds (vinyl, neon, water) - And many more! PERFECT FOR: - Focusing during study or work - Masking distracting noises - Meditation and relaxation - Sleep aid - Stress reduction - Productivity in noisy environments Sonus is designed to be simple yet powerful, allowing you to create your ideal sonic environment wherever you are. Download Sonus today and transform any space into your personal focus and relaxation zone.
Beta Builder
Log and analyze your climbing sessions with custom grades and workouts. Track your progress with dynamic charts to see your improvements over time. This tool is for climbers focused on data-driven results.
- Custom climb logging
- Personalized workout plans
- Dynamic progress charts
- Indoor and outdoor tracking
- Data-driven performance analysis
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Beta Builder: For climbers who measure the climb. You don’t just climb — you track, refine, and push. Custom grades let you log the climbs that matter. The data? It’s not fluff — it’s proof. Dynamic charts show the grind paying off, one session at a time. Whether you’re training indoors or testing yourself outside, Beta Builder is the tool for climbers who want more than stories — they want numbers, progress, and results. Climb. Record. Improve. Repeat. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Beta Builder at Free against Sonus's $3.99. Sonus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Beta Builder is free to download; Sonus costs $3.99 up front. Beta Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sonus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sonus ships an update every 3 months, Beta Builder every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sonus | Beta Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tini | Peter Lorimer |
Customer experience
Sonus
Beta Builder
In-app purchases
Sonus
No in-app purchases
Beta Builder
- Beta Builder Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Beta Builder Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$22.001 Year
