Comparison

Brown Note vs Noise Player

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

Head to head
About

Brown Note

Features
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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 — 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.

About

Noise Player

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Brown Note4 screens
Noise Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Brown Note versus Noise Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrown NoteNoise Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAndrew Giffen1000091347 Ontario Limited

In-app purchases

None

Brown Note

No in-app purchases

None

Noise Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brown Note free?
Brown Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noise Player free?
Noise Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brown Note or Noise Player have ads?
Neither Brown Note nor Noise Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brown Note or Noise Player?
Brown Note ships an update every 5 weeks, and Noise Player every 10 days. Most recently, Brown Note was updated on October 3, 2026 and Noise Player on October 18, 2026.

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