# AmbientWave vs Osmo Pager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AmbientWave at none against Osmo Pager's 3. AmbientWave also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Osmo Pager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Osmo Pager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AmbientWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AmbientWave against 5.0 for Osmo Pager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

AmbientWave ships an update every 5 days, Osmo Pager every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AmbientWave | Osmo Pager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambientwave/id6756723341/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-pager/id6763806609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 285 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Crowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862512679) | [Tahoe Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856440458) |

## What reviewers say

### AmbientWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambientwave/id6756723341)

Create personalized ambient soundscapes for focus, relaxation, or sleep. Mix various environmental sounds like rain, wind, and ocean with individual volume controls for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Mix multiple ambient sounds, Continuous loop playback, Individual sound volume control, Unlockable sound variations (Pro), White/Pink/Brown noise (Pro), Sleep timer (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Osmo Pager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-pager/id6763806609)

This companion app allows you to customize notification filters for a minimalist e-ink device.  Optimize battery life, set focus timers, and use voice commands to manage alerts and reminders without constantly checking your phone.

**Highlights:** Custom notification filters, Battery optimization, Focus block timers, Configurable alert sounds, Voice commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Osmo+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Osmo+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Osmo+ Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AmbientWave free?

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

### Is Osmo Pager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AmbientWave or Osmo Pager?

AmbientWave and Osmo Pager are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do AmbientWave or Osmo Pager have ads?

Neither AmbientWave nor Osmo Pager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AmbientWave or Osmo Pager?

AmbientWave ships an update every 5 days, and Osmo Pager every 2 days. Most recently, AmbientWave was updated on October 14, 2026 and Osmo Pager on October 8, 2026.

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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.*