# Protocol vs Glowm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protocol at none against Glowm's 8. Protocol also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glowm sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Protocol against 5.0 for Glowm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protocol | Glowm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-sound-system/id6745834104/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowm/id6792427035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hsla0001](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778537322) | [ADAM HAROLD MOORE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792427277) |

## What reviewers say

### Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protocol-sound-system/id6745834104)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glowm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowm/id6792427035)

Create personalized soundscapes by blending white noise, nature sounds, city ambiences, and music. The app visually reacts to your audio mix, transforming into a colorful orb. Designed for sleep and focus, it offers quick mixes and a built-in night light.

**Highlights:** Personalized soundscape mixer, Visual color orb that reacts to sound, 60+ sounds across six collections, Artist soundscapes for remixing, Designed for sleep and focus, Built-in night light feature, No ads, no account, no tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Chill Beats Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Binaural Beats Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Soundscapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ideaman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tarkington | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protocol free?

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

### Is Glowm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Protocol or Glowm?

Protocol and Glowm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Protocol or Glowm have ads?

Neither Protocol nor Glowm shows ads.

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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.*