Comparison

SoundDose vs Aetheria

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

Head to head
About

SoundDose

This app automatically monitors your daily noise exposure by reading environmental audio data from Apple Health. It categorizes noise levels by location and provides clear visualizations to help you understand potential risks.

Highlights
  • Automatic noise monitoring via Apple Health
  • Location-based data categorization (Home, Office, Outdoor)
  • Daily noise exposure ring charts
  • Color-coded noise level indicators
  • Multi-language support
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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Key Features ## Noise Monitoring - Automatically reads **Environmental Audio Exposure** data from **Apple Health / HealthKit** - Updates about every **10 minutes** for all‑day tracking - **Automatic background logging**, no manual input required ## Location‑based Categorization - Detects your location and categorizes data as **Home**, **Office**, or **Outdoor** - Statistics and summaries **by location** - Long‑press the Home/Office button to save the current coordinates as a frequent location ## Data Visualization - Clean, easy‑to‑read **ring charts** for your day - Color coding from **green (quiet)** to **orange/red (potentially harmful)** - View data for **one location** or **all locations** ## Multi‑language Support - Supports **9 languages**: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean - Automatically adapts to the **system language** ## Use Cases - **At home**: keep an eye on your household noise levels - **At the office**: understand noise exposure at work - **Outdoors**: track the impact of traffic, commuting, and activities ## Technical Highlights - Powered by **Apple HealthKit** for reliable data - Optimized background monitoring with low power usage - Fits all Apple Watch sizes (e.g., **40 mm / 44 mm**) - Modern **Liquid Glass** design style - Use the **Digital Crown** to quickly switch locations ## Privacy Your privacy matters: - All data is processed and stored **locally on your device** - No personal data is uploaded - Location is used **only** to categorize noise data (Home/Office/Outdoor) ## Health Guidance Based on **WHO** and **OSHA** references: - **40–60 dB**: normal conversation range, generally safe - **70 dB**: WHO suggested upper limit for long‑term exposure - **85 dB**: hearing damage risk threshold (OSHA reference) - **90+ dB**: clearly harmful — protection recommended SoundDose helps you: - understand your daily noise exposure - identify high‑noise environments

About

Aetheria

Features
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Aetheria: Your Spatial Sanctuary Escape the flat world. Enter Aetheria. Aetheria is not just another noise app. It is a high-performance spatial audio engine designed for those who demand more from their mental space. Whether you are deep-lining code, seeking restorative sleep, or reclaiming your focus from ADHD, Aetheria constructs a living, 3D environment that breathes with you. THE SPATIAL AUDIO DIFFERENCE • Standard apps play static, two-dimensional loops. Aetheria utilizes a proprietary 360° sound stage. • Active Spatialization: Use your screen as a canvas. Drag a crackling fire to your left, heavy rain behind you, and wind in the pines above. • Dynamic Orbit: Enable "Motion" to let sounds slowly rotate around you. This prevents auditory habituation, keeping your brain engaged in a flow state for longer periods. NEUROSCIENCE, NOT JUST NOISE We don’t just offer "relaxing sounds." We offer cognitive control. Layer your environment with scientifically calibrated binaural beats to tune your brain state: • Delta (2.5 Hz): Deep, restorative sleep. • Theta (6.0 Hz): Meditation & creative visualization. • Alpha (10 Hz): Relaxed alertness & stress reduction. • Beta (20 Hz): High-level focus & cognitive performance. • Gamma (40 Hz): Peak concentration (Pro). CINEMA-QUALITY SOUND BANK Every sound in Aetheria is 100% gapless and high-fidelity. • The Elements: Heavy Rain, Distant Thunder, Ocean Swells, Forest Wind. • The Colors: Deep Brown Noise (ADHD optimized), Pink Noise, and White Noise. • The Atmosphere: Coffee Shop, Cello Drones, Tibetan Bowls, and 432Hz Tones. PRIVACY AS A FEATURE In an era of data harvesting, Aetheria is a sanctuary. • Zero Tracking: We do not collect your usage, location, or identity. • 100% Local: The audio engine runs entirely on your device. • Offline Ready: No internet required. Perfect for flights or deep-work zones. OWN YOUR TOOLS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. We believe mental health tools should be owned, not rented. • Free Tier: Generous access to core sounds and spatial presets. • Aetheria Pro: A single, one-time purchase. No monthly fees. No recurring "wellness" taxes. Unlock the full library and Gamma waves forever. Transform your headphones into a sanctuary. Download Aetheria. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aetheria4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aetheria at Free against SoundDose's $0.99. SoundDose's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Aetheria is free to download; SoundDose costs $0.99 up front. Aetheria sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoundDose asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundDose ships an update fortnightly, Aetheria every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SoundDose versus Aetheria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundDoseAetheria
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer保哲 刘Alperen Eroglu

In-app purchases

None

SoundDose

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Aetheria

One-time1
  • Aetheria Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is SoundDose free?
SoundDose costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aetheria free?
Aetheria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundDose or Aetheria have ads?
Neither SoundDose nor Aetheria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundDose or Aetheria?
SoundDose ships an update fortnightly, and Aetheria every 4 months. Most recently, SoundDose was updated on October 30, 2026 and Aetheria on October 31, 2026.

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