Fan Noises vs AmbientWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fan Noises
Drift into peaceful sleep or stay focused with a curated collection of calming background sounds. This app offers various ambient noise options like rain, forest, ocean, and fan sounds to help you relax and tune out distractions.
- Rain sounds
- Forest ambiance
- Ocean waves
- Wind sounds
- Box fan hum
- Oscillating fan sound
- Baby shush sound
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Fan Noises: The Ultimate White Noise App Drift into peaceful sleep or stay focused with Fan Noises, your go-to app for soothing background sounds. Whether you’re winding down for bed, meditating, or working, our carefully curated collection of calming sounds will help you relax and tune out distractions. Features: Rain: Gentle raindrops to lull you into a serene state. Forest: Immerse yourself in the calming ambiance of nature. Ocean: The rhythmic sound of waves for deep relaxation. Wind: A soft, steady breeze to calm your mind. Box Fan: A classic fan hum for instant comfort. Oscillating Fan: The smooth, familiar sound of a rotating fan. Baby Shush: The sound of a mother's shush to help soothe and calm babies. Perfect for sleeping, studying, or relaxing after a long day. With Fan Noises, peace and focus are just a tap away. Download now and find your favorite sound to escape the noise of the world. Relax. Focus. Sleep. Fan Noises is here for you.
AmbientWave
Create personalized ambient soundscapes for focus, relaxation, or sleep. Mix various environmental sounds like rain, wind, and ocean with individual volume controls for a seamless listening experience.
- Mix multiple ambient sounds
- Continuous loop playback
- Individual sound volume control
- Unlockable sound variations (Pro)
- White/Pink/Brown noise (Pro)
- Sleep timer (Pro)
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AmbientWave is a completely free app to generate continuous loops of soothing ambient sounds for focus, relaxation, sleep. Layer rain, wind, ocean, fire, nature, and city ambiance to create your perfect continuous background. Free features: - Mix multiple environments at once - Smooth playback designed for long listening sessions - Individual volume controls per sound AmbientWave Pro (one-time purchase): - Unlock all sound variations - Unlock White / Pink / Brown noise - Unlock Sleep Timer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AmbientWave at none against Fan Noises's 1. AmbientWave also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Fan Noises sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AmbientWave asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fan Noises against 5.0 for AmbientWave. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.
Fan Noises ships an update every 3 months, AmbientWave every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fan Noises | AmbientWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avocado Toast Co. | Paul Crowley |
Customer experience
Fan Noises
AmbientWave
In-app purchases
Fan Noises
- Remove Ads$0.99
AmbientWave
No in-app purchases
