Comparison

lunawave vs Tinnie

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

Head to head
About

lunawave

This app offers scientifically optimized sounds for sleep, focus, and relaxation. Enjoy high-fidelity audioscapes designed to block distractions, promote deeper sleep, and provide a calming environment for users and pets. It features seamless integration with Apple devices and flexible listening modes.

Highlights
  • Scientifically optimized soundscapes
  • Sleep, focus, and relaxation modes
  • High-fidelity studio-grade audio
  • Seamless transitions and continuous playback
  • Apple device integration
  • Timer and scheduled stop options
  • Family sharing included
Features
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Fall asleep faster, stay focused longer, and block out distractions—all with lunawave, your go-to app for scientifically optimized sound. ▶ Designed for sleep, focus & relaxation – based on scientific studies. ▶ 100% Private & Non-Intrusive – No ads, no tracking, no notifications — just uninterrupted sound. ▶ Fully integrated with Apple devices – Control sounds via the Command Center or Apple Watch, and stream through AirPods, HomePod, Apple TV, and more. ▶ No subscriptions – just premium sound, forever. How lunawave Helps You: • Better Sleep – Custom-engineered sounds help you relax and fall into deep sleep. • Increased Focus – Block out distractions and improve productivity. • Noise Masking – Create a peaceful environment with high-fidelity sound. • Children’s Sleep & Naps – Gentle, comforting sounds help little ones settle down. • Tinnitus Relief – Specially crafted frequencies help ease ringing in the ears. • Calm & Comfort Pets – Reduce stress, separation anxiety, and improve sleep for your furry friends. • Peaceful Sleep While Traveling – Block out unfamiliar noises in hotels or on the go. Immersive, High-Quality Sound Design: • Studio-Grade Audio Files – Professionally engineered, high-fidelity sound optimized for clarity and depth. • Seamless Transitions – Sounds fade in and out smoothly to prevent abrupt changes that could disturb your experience. • Diverse Soundscapes – Choose from a variety of natural frequencies, all designed to deliver scientifically proven benefits. Three Flexible Listening Modes: • Continuous Playback – Enjoy uninterrupted sound as long as you need. • Set a Timer – Automatically stop playback after a set duration. • Scheduled Stop – Choose a preset time to gently fade out. Try lunawave Risk-Free: • Free 7-Day Trial – Experience the benefits with no obligation. • One-Time Purchase – If you love it, pay once and enjoy it forever. • Family Sharing Included – Use lunawave on all your family’s devices with a single purchase.

About

Tinnie

Features
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Tinnie helps you manage tinnitus through gamified sound exercises. Match your tinnitus with pure tone, narrow band, or white noise — then play 10 unique exercises designed to give your mind a break from the ringing. EXERCISES - Bubbles – Pop bubbles to silence the sound - Grasshopper – Tap the grasshopper to make it jump - Cat & Bell – Drag the cat away from the bell - Fireball – Catch falling fireballs with your bucket - Beach Ball – Throw the ball off screen - Mosquito – Hit the mosquito before it escapes - Baby – Feed the baby to stop the crying - Beehive – Tilt your phone to find the hidden hive - Underwater – Tilt and explore to find the octopus - Football – Scoring a goal stops the ringing FEATURES - Tinnitus sound matching — pure tone, narrow band, white noise - Camera-based exercises — play in your real world - Performance scoring and star ratings - Daily check-in and streak tracking - 30-day progress chart 3 exercises free for 14 days. Full access with monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscription. This app is not a medical device and does not claim to treat or cure tinnitus. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://korkmaz2kivanc-crypto.github.io/tinnie-support/#privacy

Screenshots

lunawave4 screens
Tinnie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: lunawave at every 10 days against Tinnie's every 5 weeks. Tinnie's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. lunawave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tinnie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

lunawave ships an update every 10 days, Tinnie every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
lunawave versus Tinnie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterlunawaveTinnie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJared PawloskiKvanc Korkmaz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

lunawave

One-time1
  • Lifetime License$4.99
3 purchases

Tinnie

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is lunawave free?
lunawave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinnie free?
Tinnie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do lunawave or Tinnie have ads?
Neither lunawave nor Tinnie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, lunawave or Tinnie?
lunawave ships an update every 10 days, and Tinnie every 5 weeks. Most recently, lunawave was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tinnie on October 24, 2026.

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