# Fan Noises vs AmbientWave

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fan Noises | AmbientWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fan-noises/id6739588675/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambientwave/id6756723341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avocado Toast Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254193792) | [Paul Crowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862512679) |

## What reviewers say

### Fan Noises

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fan-noises/id6739588675)

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.

**Highlights:** Rain sounds, Forest ambiance, Ocean waves, Wind sounds, Box fan hum, Oscillating fan sound, Baby shush sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### AmbientWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambientwave/id6756723341)

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.

**Highlights:** Mix multiple ambient sounds, Continuous loop playback, Individual sound volume control, Unlockable sound variations (Pro), White/Pink/Brown noise (Pro), Sleep timer (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fan Noises free?

Fan Noises is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AmbientWave free?

AmbientWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fan Noises or AmbientWave?

Fan Noises and AmbientWave are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Fan Noises or AmbientWave have ads?

Neither Fan Noises nor AmbientWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fan Noises or AmbientWave?

Fan Noises ships an update every 3 months, and AmbientWave every 5 days. Most recently, Fan Noises was updated on June 10, 2026 and AmbientWave on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*