Comparison

MuteWave vs Unplug

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

Head to head
About

MuteWave

Create personalized soundscapes for focus, sleep, and calm. Mix various noise colors and ambient sounds, set timers, and enjoy uninterrupted playback. Offers a free version with core features and a premium upgrade for more options.

Highlights
  • 9 noise colors with accurate spectral profiles
  • 15 nature, ambient, and machine sounds
  • Mix up to 5 sounds with individual volume control
  • Save custom soundscape presets
  • Curated focus and ADHD relief presets
  • Sleep timer with fade-out
  • Background playback with lock screen controls
Features
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MuteWave is a beautifully simple sound machine designed to help you focus deeper, sleep better, and find calm — without the clutter, ads, or overpriced subscriptions. SOUNDS THAT ACTUALLY HELP Choose from 9 noise colors — brown, white, pink, green, blue, violet, grey, orange, and black — each with accurate spectral profiles. Layer in 15 nature, ambient, and machine sounds like rain, thunder, ocean waves, a crackling campfire, or a cozy coffee shop. MIX ANY SOUNDS TOGETHER Create your perfect soundscape by mixing up to 5 sounds at once. Adjust individual volumes for each layer. Save your favorite combinations as custom presets and load them with one tap. BUILT FOR FOCUS & ADHD Brown noise has been shown to help quiet mental chatter and improve concentration. MuteWave includes curated Quick Start presets for Deep Focus, ADHD Relief, Lo-fi Focus, Sound Masking, and more — so you can get in the zone instantly. SLEEP TIMER WITH FADE-OUT Set a preset timer or enter any custom duration. MuteWave gently fades your sounds to silence so you drift off naturally — no sudden stops. WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND Lock your phone, switch apps, whatever — your sounds keep playing. Control playback from your Lock Screen and Control Center without opening the app. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE • 3 noise colors (brown, white, pink) • 7 ambient sounds (rain, thunder, ocean, wind, forest stream, coffee shop, fan) • Sound mixer & sleep timer • No ads, no interruptions MUTEWAVE PREMIUM • All 9 noise colors • All 24 sounds including nature, ambient & machine sounds • Unlimited custom presets • $1.99/month · $14.99/year · $29.99 lifetime NO ADS. NO FLUFF. NO $90 SUBSCRIPTIONS. MuteWave does one thing and does it well. No meditation courses, no sleep stories, no upsells — just beautiful sounds at a fair price. Perfect for: • Studying & deep work • ADHD focus sessions • Falling asleep faster • Sound masking & noise blocking • Blocking office noise • Calming a restless mind Privacy first — MuteWave makes zero network calls. All sounds are bundled in the app. No tracking, no accounts, no data collection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://softroni.com/privacy-policy

About

Unplug

Features
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Break free from your phone. Unplug is a digital detox tracker and focus timer that helps you beat phone addiction, reduce screen time, and run dopamine detox sessions. No willpower required — just a timer and a simple system. Blocker for doom scrolling. Deep work mode with pomodoro intervals. Free to start. Instead of just tracking screen time, Unplug tracks your analog time — the real-life activities that matter most. Reading, walking, gardening, cooking, crafting, and more. HOW IT WORKS • Tap to quickly log 15-minute offline sessions • Use the built-in timer to track longer activities • Set a daily analog goal and watch your progress ring fill up • Build streaks by meeting your goal every day FEATURES • Beautiful goal ring that tracks your daily progress • Quick-log grid for fast activity tracking • Analog timer with motivational messages • Weekly trend charts and activity breakdown • 90-day streak calendar to visualize your journey • Home screen widgets to stay motivated • Morning and evening reminder notifications • Dark mode support UNPLUG PRO • Unlimited activities (free version includes 3) • Full 90-day streak calendar • All widget sizes • Complete session history • Custom activities • Weekly insights Start your digital detox journey today. One moment offline at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vertexlabsolutions.com/terms

Screenshots

MuteWave4 screens
Unplug4 screens

Verdict

The call

MuteWave and Unplug are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. MuteWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Unplug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MuteWave versus Unplug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuteWaveUnplug
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftroni LLCMd HASAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MuteWave

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Unplug

Subscriptions2
  • Unplug Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unplug Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MuteWave free?
MuteWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unplug free?
Unplug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MuteWave or Unplug have ads?
Neither MuteWave nor Unplug shows ads.

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