Comparison

Protocol vs HardSet

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

Head to head
About

Protocol

This app generates refined ambient noise with a unique tactile and visual experience. It offers precise control over sound frequencies and features an elegant particle system that responds to touch, designed for focus, calm, and sleep.

Highlights
  • Ambient noise generation
  • Touch-responsive particle system
  • Precise frequency control
  • Haptic feedback
  • Background playback
  • Media controls integration
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Protocol is a meticulously crafted ambient noise generator for those who appreciate refined design and sonic precision. Unlike typical white noise apps, Protocol delivers a unique tactile experience through an elegant particle system that responds to your touch. Key Features: - Sophisticated sound palette: Pure white noise, pink noise, and brown noise - seamlessly blended through intuitive touch control - Elegant particle visualization: Minimalist aesthetics with responsive particles that flow and spiral with your movements - Precise frequency control: Fine-tune the sonic character by simply moving your finger across the screen - Haptic feedback: Subtle vibrations provide sensory confirmation when crossing sound thresholds - Remembers your settings: Automatically restores your preferred sound settings between sessions - Works in background: Continue playback while using other apps or when your device is locked - Media controls integration: Control playback from your lock screen or headphones Designed for: - Deep focus during creative work - Meditation and mindfulness sessions - Masking distracting environmental sounds - Creating a calming atmosphere for sleep - Establishing a consistent audio environment for productivity Protocol is created for people who value both function and form. For those who understand that the tools we use should be as thoughtfully designed as they are effective. Download Protocol and experience sound as a system.

About

HardSet

Features
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HardSet is a focused workout or habit tracker built for one thing: consistency . No complex plans. No distractions. Just daily work. HardSet helps you stay accountable by tracking your daily sets and progress. Whether you are - HardSet keeps your focus on showing up and doing the work. FEATURES - Track daily workout sets - Stay consistent with simple, distraction-free manual tracking - Clean, minimalist design built for focus - A widget for instant motivation - Lightweight and fast - open, log, done - Designed for daily discipline, not overengineering This is a standalone Apple Watch app. All data is stored locally on the device. For informational and tracking purposes only.

Screenshots

Protocol3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HardSet at 3 against Protocol's 1. HardSet also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Protocol versus HardSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtocolHardSet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerhsla0001Bojan Lukacic

In-app purchases

None

Protocol

No in-app purchases

None

HardSet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protocol free?
Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HardSet free?
HardSet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Protocol or HardSet have ads?
Neither Protocol nor HardSet shows ads.

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