Comparison

SleepNoize vs StrideMix Run Metronome

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

Head to head
About

SleepNoize

This app generates calming ambient sounds and binaural beats to help you fall asleep, focus, or relax. It offers five distinct sound profiles and a smart sleep timer with fade-out functionality.

Highlights
  • Five ambient sound profiles
  • Binaural beats for mental states
  • Smart sleep timer with fade-out
  • Seamless looping for all-night use
  • Efficient background audio
  • Lock screen widget
Features
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Sleep better with SleepNoize. SleepNoize generates calming ambient sounds to help you fall asleep, stay focused, or simply unwind. Choose from five carefully crafted sound profiles, set a sleep timer, and let the app do the rest. FIVE SOUND PROFILES • White Noise — Equal intensity across all frequencies, great for blocking distractions • Pink Noise — Balanced and deeper, like steady rainfall • Brown Noise — Deep, rumbling low-frequency sound for heavy sleepers • Fan — Realistic oscillating fan with natural blade variation • Ocean — Waves crashing on shore with an organic, never-repeating feel BINAURAL BEATS Layer binaural beats over any sound to guide your brain into specific mental states: • Delta (2 Hz) — Deep sleep and meditation • Theta (6 Hz) — Light sleep and deep relaxation • Alpha (10 Hz) — Relaxation and stress relief • Beta (20 Hz) — Focus and concentration Requires headphones for the binaural effect. SMART SLEEP TIMER Set a timer for 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes with a configurable fade-out so the audio stops gently — no sudden silence to wake you up. DESIGNED FOR ALL-NIGHT USE • Seamless looping with no gaps or clicks • Efficient background audio that won't drain your battery • Lock screen widget to see playback status at a glance • Works with headphones, speakers, or your device's built-in audio 13 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Korean, and Japanese — with both European and regional variants for Spanish and French. SleepNoize is simple by design. No accounts, no subscriptions, no ads. Just press play.

About

StrideMix Run Metronome

Train your running cadence with a steady beat that plays over your music or podcasts. This app provides simple rhythm cues without needing GPS or complicated tracking, allowing you to focus on your form and consistency. It works seamlessly in the background, even with your screen locked.

Highlights
  • Adjustable BPM target
  • Background audio support
  • Locked screen functionality
  • Lightweight and distraction-free
  • No account required
  • No data collected
Features
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Run to the beat — without giving up your audio. StrideMix is a simple running metronome that plays over your music, podcasts, audiobooks, and other audio so you can train cadence without changing what you listen to. Set your target cadence, press play, lock your phone, and run. StrideMix keeps a steady beat in the background so you can match your steps to a consistent rhythm. Why runners use StrideMix Train running cadence with a steady BPM beat Listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks at the same time Keep the beat going while your screen is locked Use simple cadence cues without GPS, accounts, or complicated tracking Stay focused on rhythm, form, and consistency Features - Adjustable BPM / steps-per-minute target - Background audio support - Works with locked screen - Lightweight and distraction-free - No account required - No data collected StrideMix is built for runners who want one simple thing: a reliable beat that helps them run in rhythm.

Screenshots

SleepNoize4 screens
StrideMix Run Metronome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SleepNoize at 100% against StrideMix Run Metronome's 0%. SleepNoize also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). StrideMix Run Metronome's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

SleepNoize costs $0.99 and StrideMix Run Metronome $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SleepNoize holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SleepNoize's written reviews are positive against 0% of StrideMix Run Metronome's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepNoize ships an update monthly, StrideMix Run Metronome every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SleepNoize versus StrideMix Run Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepNoizeStrideMix Run Metronome
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCore Dump Software LLCScaleworks LLC

Customer experience

SleepNoize

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StrideMix Run Metronome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SleepNoize

No in-app purchases

None

StrideMix Run Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SleepNoize free?
SleepNoize costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrideMix Run Metronome free?
StrideMix Run Metronome costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SleepNoize or StrideMix Run Metronome?
SleepNoize is rated higher. SleepNoize averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while StrideMix Run Metronome averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SleepNoize or StrideMix Run Metronome have ads?
Neither SleepNoize nor StrideMix Run Metronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SleepNoize or StrideMix Run Metronome?
SleepNoize ships an update monthly, and StrideMix Run Metronome every 5 weeks. Most recently, SleepNoize was updated on October 25, 2026 and StrideMix Run Metronome on October 24, 2026.

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