Float vs Calm Sounds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Float
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Float is a simple meditation timer designed to help you slow down and be present. There are no streaks, no social features, and no distractions. Just a calm interface, a timer, and space to breathe. Features - Minimal meditation timer - Clean, distraction-free design - Gentle experience focused on calm and focus - No accounts, no ads, no noise Float is for anyone who wants a quiet moment, without turning meditation into another thing to manage. Set a timer. Breathe. Float.
Calm Sounds
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Calm Sounds is a tiny sanctuary for your ears. Tap the glowing orb and sink into deep, seamless relaxation audio: rich brown noise, a low 60 Hz drone that swells like slow breathing, or both layered together. - Endless, truly gapless sound - no loops, no seams, no interruptions - Three moods: Brown Noise (dark and cozy), Drone (deep and meditative), or Both - Sleep timer (15, 30, or 60 minutes) with a gentle minute-long fade-out - Keeps playing with your screen locked, with lock screen controls - No account, no ads, no tracking - just sound Made with love for anxiety relief, focus, and falling asleep.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Calm Sounds at 17.0 against Float's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Float | Calm Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anson MacKeracher | krystina athanasiadis |
In-app purchases
Float
No in-app purchases
Calm Sounds
No in-app purchases







