Comparison

Deep Decibels vs AmbientSound~

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

Head to head
About

Deep Decibels

Features
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Deep Decibels is your sound laboratory to focus, sleep, meditate, or calm your pets and babies. Combine lyric-free tracks (lo-fi, jazz, classical, and more) with binaural, isochronic, and monaural beats, plus ambient sounds like rain, crackling fire, or birdsong. All at once, blended into the perfect mix for your mood. Why you’ll love it • Create your own mix Drag and drop multiple audio layers — adjust volume and balance individually — and save your personal sound recipes. • Scientifically designed sounds Binaural and isochronic tones based on alpha, beta, theta, delta, and gamma frequencies for focus, relaxation, or deep sleep. • Curated library Ready-made playlists for studying, meditating, working, easing anxiety, or keeping your furry friend calm when home alone. • Share your creations Publish your mixes (optional) and discover favorites from the community. Premium Plan (Deep Decibels Premium) • Ad-free audio • Create playlists and custom binaural, isochronic, and monaural beats • Access to premium sounds Notice Deep Decibels is a wellness tool and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have health concerns, please consult a specialist. Download Deep Decibels today and design your sound sanctuary: distraction-free study, deep sleep, and moments of calm — all in one app. Privacy Policy: https://deepdecibels.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AmbientSound~

Features
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AmbientSound is an ink-wash-styled white noise and sleep app. Play and mix ambient sounds, and let the sleep timer fade everything out after you fall asleep. No account, no ads, no tracking. SOUNDS • 17 built-in sounds: ocean, rain, fireplace, wind, birds, stream, thunder, crickets, dripping water, zen bell, clock, page turning, keyboard, hair dryer, plus white, pink and brown noise • Import your own audio files and customize each card's name and glyph • Everything loops seamlessly with gentle fade in/out MIXER • Play any number of sounds together, each with its own volume • Save the current combination as a favorite mix and replay it in one tap • Edit saved mixes: rename, change sounds, rebalance volumes SLEEP TIMER • Quick presets from 15 to 90 minutes, or a custom length • Fades out slowly before stopping, so it never wakes you • Counts down by end time — accurate even in the background THOUGHTFUL INTEGRATION • Lock Screen and Control Center controls; resume your whole mix after pausing • Shortcuts & Siri: play a sound, stop playback, set the sleep timer • The iOS Clock timer's "Stop Playing" works with this app • Auto-stops when headphones disconnect ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Optional iCloud sync for favorites, recents, imported sounds and saved mixes — stored in your own iCloud; the developer runs no servers and can't see your data DESIGN • Two ink-wash themes: night ink (dark) and rice paper (light), with a serif typeface throughout • Designed for both iPhone and iPad • Available in Traditional Chinese and English, switchable in-app PRIVACY • No data collection, no analytics, no ads. See our privacy policy for details.

Screenshots

Deep Decibels4 screens
AmbientSound~4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AmbientSound~ at none against Deep Decibels's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Deep Decibels sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AmbientSound~ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Decibels ships an update every 2 weeks, AmbientSound~ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Deep Decibels versus AmbientSound~: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep DecibelsAmbientSound~
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlejandro Cerrillo GutierrezZEYAN LIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Deep Decibels

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Access1 Year trial$19.991 Year
None

AmbientSound~

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deep Decibels free?
Deep Decibels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AmbientSound~ free?
AmbientSound~ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deep Decibels or AmbientSound~ have ads?
Neither Deep Decibels nor AmbientSound~ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deep Decibels or AmbientSound~?
Deep Decibels ships an update every 2 weeks, and AmbientSound~ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deep Decibels was updated on November 8, 2026 and AmbientSound~ on November 5, 2026.

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