Sleep & Focus Sounds vs Sleep Effect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sleep & Focus Sounds
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Can't focus? White Noise might be too harsh. If you find standard white noise high-pitched and annoying, meet Green Noise and Brown Noise—deeper, natural alternatives that calm a racing mind and drown out distractions instantly. Waves isn't just a playlist. It is a professional sound studio in your pocket. Mix and match over 60 high-quality nature sounds, sleep fans, and binaural beats to create your perfect soundscape. WHY WAVES IS DIFFERENT Infinite Mixing (5-Layer Deck) Waves lets you play 5 sounds at once. Sleep Combo: Heavy Rain + Thunder Only + Brown Noise. Focus Combo: Green Noise + River Calm + Binaural Beta. Travel Combo: Airplane + Rain Inside Car + Noise Grey. Oscillation & Movement Make your mix come alive. The Oscillator feature automatically moves the volume of specific sounds up and down, mimicking the natural ebb and flow of wind or waves. It stops your brain from getting bored of a static loop. Pro Audio Control You are the DJ of your sleep. Volume: Balance each sound individually. Pan: Move sounds from left ear to right ear for a 3D immersive experience. Pitch: Lower the tone of a "Retro Vacuum" to make it deeper, or raise the "Crickets" to make them sharper. Smart Timers Sleep Timer: Fades audio out gently so you never wake up to sudden silence. Breathing Coach: Built-in breathing guides such as 4-7-8 helps you lower your heart rate before bed. 60+ HIGH-QUALITY SOUNDS Rain & Water Heavy Rain, Forest Rain, City Rain Light, Rain on Tin Roof, Rain on Umbrella, Rain on Window, Rain Inside Car (Heavy/Light), Thunder Rain, Distant Thunder. Colored Noise Spectrum Green Noise: Natural mid-tones, like a waterfall. Brown Noise: Deep, rumbling, perfect for sleep. Pink Noise: Balanced for focus and productivity. White, Blue, Violet & Grey Noise. Brainwaves (Binaural & Isochronic) Delta (Sleep), Theta (Meditation), Alpha (Focus), Beta (Thinking), Gamma (Peak), Epsilon (Deep). City & Industrial Box Fan, Oscillating Fan, Air Conditioning, Retro Vacuum Cleaner, Dishwasher, Fridge, Washing Machine, Clock, Whiteboard Marker (ASMR), Lawn Mower. Travel & Ambience Airplane Cabin, Rome Airport, Subway Station, Train In Motion, Motorway, Ski Lift Station, Rome Pub, Supermarket. Nature & Flow Ocean Waves (Heavy/Small), Strong Waterfall, Underwater Waterfall, Babbling Brook, River Calm, Cave Drops, Water Against Hull. Download Waves today. No subscription required to start listening. Privacy Policy: https://arelbuilds.notion.site/Waves-App-Privacy-Policy-2f43cf15dd2a8061aab6f8572ac48ba6 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sleep Effect
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SLEEP EFFECT: YOUR ARCHITECT OF CALM. Stop fighting the silence. Whether you’re battling a racing mind, a noisy neighborhood, or the hum of tinnitus, Sleep Effect empowers you to build a personalized audio sanctuary. Using a state-of-the-art layering engine, we don't just play sounds—we help you conduct your environment. WHY SLEEP EFFECT? Unlike standard sound machines that play repetitive loops, Sleep Effect uses an organic replay engine. By introducing natural delays between sounds, we eliminate "loop fatigue," creating an unpredictable, immersive atmosphere that feels like the real world. THE CORE FEATURES: 1. AN INFINITE LIBRARY OF HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO Curated by sound enthusiasts, our library is immersive and categorized for effortless discovery: * WATER & RAIN: Thunderstorms, mountain streams, and the ocean pulse. * THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Rustling leaves, meadow breezes, and forest nights. * WILDERNESS ECHOES: Haunting loon calls, distant gulls, and midnight owls. * COZY ELEMENTS: Crackling log fires and wind-swept cabins. * AIR & SPACE: Mountain gusts and soft drones to clear mental clutter. 2. THE CUSTOM MIX ARCHITECT Don’t just listen—create. Layer unlimited sounds simultaneously with precision control: * INDIVIDUAL VOLUME SLIDERS: Make the rain heavy, but the distant thunder faint. * NAMED FAVORITES: Save your "Rainy Cabin" mix with custom emojis for one-tap relaxation. 3. PRECISION CONTROLS & SLEEP TIMER * GENTLE FADE-OUT: Set your timer and drift off as the audio gracefully fades to silence. * MASTER PLAYER: A polished, tactile interface to pause or stop all sounds instantly. 4. ORGANIC REPLAY DELAYS Our "Natural Replay" feature allows you to add manual delays between tracks. This ensures your environment stays fresh and organic, preventing your brain from spotting a loop. DESIGNED FOR YOUR BEDSIDE: * OBSIDIAN DARK MODE: Designed to reduce eye strain and keep your room dark. * LOCK SCREEN CONTROL: Full artwork and media controls without unlocking your phone. * BACKGROUND PLAY: Keep your soundscape running while using other apps. PERFECT FOR: * DEEP SLEEP: Mask tinnitus and silence racing thoughts. * PARENTS: Create a consistent, soothing environment for babies. * DEEP WORK: Block out office distractions and reach a flow state. * MEDITATION: Ground your practice with high-fidelity nature. Transform your space. Find your frequency. Download Sleep Effect today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sleep Effect at none against Sleep & Focus Sounds's 3. Sleep & Focus Sounds's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Sleep & Focus Sounds sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Sleep Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sleep & Focus Sounds ships an update every 3 days, Sleep Effect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sleep & Focus Sounds | Sleep Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 324 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arel Alkim Yurtsevenler | Ahmed Nabulsi |
In-app purchases
Sleep & Focus Sounds
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$49.90
Sleep Effect
No in-app purchases
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