Comparison

MuteWave vs Hushform

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

Head to head
About

MuteWave

This app offers a variety of soundscapes, including different noise colors and ambient sounds, to help users focus, sleep, and relax. It allows for custom sound mixing and includes a sleep timer with fade-out functionality. The app is designed with privacy in mind, making no network calls.

Highlights
  • 9 noise colors with accurate spectral profiles
  • 15 nature, ambient, and machine sounds
  • Mix up to 5 sounds with adjustable volumes
  • Save custom sound presets
  • Quick Start presets for focus and ADHD
  • 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. Your last mix is always one tap away, and you can save your favorite combinations as custom presets. 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. Want music or a podcast on top? Turn on Mix with Other Audio in Settings. 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

Hushform

Features
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Hushform is a calm, minimal noise machine for sleep, focus, and masking distractions. It generates sound live on your device, with no recordings, no audio loops, no ads, and no account required. Start with white noise, pink noise, or brown noise. Set a simple sleep timer, let the audio fade out gently, and keep listening in the background while your phone is locked. Hushform is built for people who want a quiet, premium noise app without a bloated sleep platform. Free features: • White Noise • Pink Noise • Brown Noise • 30 and 45 minute timers • Gentle fade-out • Background playback • Offline use • No account required • 30-second previews of every Pro sound Hushform Pro unlocks: • Deep Brown Noise • Soft Fan, Air Conditioner, Rain, and Ocean sounds in stereo • 1 hour, 2 hour, 8 hour, and infinite timers • Adjustable depth control • All-night playback Pro is a one-time purchase. Try any Pro sound before you buy. Available in English and Spanish. No recordings. No loops. No ads. No subscription. No account. Hushform is not a medical app and does not diagnose, treat, or cure sleep conditions. It is designed as a simple sound tool for relaxation, focus, and noise masking.

Screenshots

MuteWave4 screens
Hushform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hushform at every 4 months against MuteWave's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MuteWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hushform sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MuteWave ships an update every 8 months, Hushform every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MuteWave versus Hushform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuteWaveHushform
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB15 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSoftroni LLCDomi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MuteWave

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

Hushform

One-time1
  • Hushform Pro$6.99

Questions

Is MuteWave free?
MuteWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hushform free?
Hushform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MuteWave or Hushform have ads?
Neither MuteWave nor Hushform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MuteWave or Hushform?
MuteWave ships an update every 8 months, and Hushform every 4 months. Most recently, MuteWave was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hushform on October 31, 2026.

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