Brown Note vs Noise Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Brown Note
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Brown Note is a free, anonymous peer support app for people with IBS, Crohn's Disease, and other digestive conditions. Stuck in the bathroom and feeling alone? Post an anonymous message and receive words of encouragement from a community that truly understands. FEATURES: - Anonymous messaging ā no usernames, no judgment - Daily check-ins and streaks to keep you coming back - Earn Nuggets for helping others - Collect fun stickers and unlock achievements - Get notified when someone sends you encouragement - Safe, moderated community - 100% free core experience HOW IT WORKS: 1. Post an anonymous message about what you're going through 2. Others in the community reply with support and encouragement 3. Heart the replies that help you the most 4. Help others by replying to their messages 5. Earn Nuggets and collect stickers along the way Brown Note is peer support, not medical advice. If you're in crisis, please contact a mental health professional or call 988.
Noise Player
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Noise Player is a free ambient sound app for sleep, focus, and calm. Mix rain, brown noise, pink noise, ocean waves, fireplace, night crickets, and more. Layer sounds, tune each volume, and keep playing in the background - even alongside Spotify or Apple Music. WHY PEOPLE USE IT ⢠Fall asleep faster with rain, waves, and brown noise ⢠Cover traffic, neighbors, and office chatter ⢠Stay in focus with a steady, non-distracting mix ⢠Relax without an account, paywall, or complicated setup FEATURES ⢠White, pink, and brown noise (including 432Hz and smoothed brown) ⢠Nature layers: rain, ocean, fireplace, night, restaurant ⢠One-tap presets for Sleep, Focus, Ambiance, and Space Ship ⢠Mix and match as many layers as you want ⢠Background play and mix-with-music ⢠Favorites for the sounds you actually use ⢠No account required Put on a mix, set your volume, and let the room get quieter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Noise Player at every 10 days against Brown Note's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brown Note ships an update every 5 weeks, Noise Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brown Note | Noise Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Giffen | 1000091347 Ontario Limited |
In-app purchases
Brown Note
No in-app purchases
Noise Player
No in-app purchases









