Comparison

NoMusic vs Wind Down

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

Head to head
About

NoMusic

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Break your music addiction with the #1 dopamine detox app for silence training. You listen to music 70+ times a week. Not because you love it — because you can't stop. No Music is the first app designed to help you break compulsive music listening. Not because music is bad — but because you deserve a mind that doesn't need a soundtrack to function. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STOP Your focus sharpens. Your emotions return. Boredom becomes creative fuel instead of something to escape. You start hearing your own thoughts again — and they're more interesting than any playlist. HOW IT WORKS No Music gives you a daily structure to build silence tolerance: • Track your streak — see how many days you've gone without compulsive listening • Panic button — when the urge hits, use 4 rescue tools: a 60-second wait timer, guided breathing, reality check prompts, and reason reminders • 45 milestones — unlock rewards from Day 1 to Day 365, keeping you motivated through every stage of recovery • Morning check-ins — a daily ritual to reflect on yesterday and recommit today • Urge log — track every urge you resisted with timestamps, so you can see your progress over time WHY THIS EXISTS Music addiction isn't taken seriously. But the pattern is identical to any other dopamine dependency: you use it to numb pain, escape boredom, manufacture emotions, and avoid reality. Every moment with headphones on is a moment you weren't fully alive for. No Music doesn't judge you. It gives you tools to sit with silence, build tolerance, and reclaim the parts of your life you've been outsourcing to a speaker. WHO THIS IS FOR • You put on headphones the second you feel uncomfortable • You can't walk, commute, or exercise without music • You use playlists to regulate your mood instead of feeling it • You spend more time choosing songs than doing the thing you're supposed to do • You've tried to cut back before but couldn't make it stick Start at Day 0. See how far you can go. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION NO MUSIC REQUIRES AN ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION TO ACCESS ALL FEATURES LISTED ABOVE. A FREE TRIAL IS AVAILABLE. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://nomusic-web.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://nomusic-web.vercel.app/privacy.html

About

Wind Down

This app helps you create a calming nightly routine with guided breathing, mind-clearing exercises, and reflection prompts. Track your progress and sleep quality to build a consistent habit for a quieter mind before sleep.

Highlights
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Brain dump for mind clearing
  • Reflection prompts
  • Sleep rating
  • Streak tracking
  • Nightly ritual builder
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Wind Down is the easiest way to build a calming nightly ritual before bed. Each session guides you through breathing exercises, a brain dump to clear your mind, and reflection prompts to close out your day. Track your streaks, rate your sleep, and build a consistent wind-down habit that helps you fall asleep with a quieter mind. Wind Down is free to try. A 7-day free trial is included with every new account. After the trial, a subscription is required to continue your nightly ritual ($X.XX/month or $X.XX/year). Cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Wind Down at 2 against NoMusic's —. Wind Down also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. NoMusic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Wind Down sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
NoMusic versus Wind Down: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoMusicWind Down
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDevend FZCORonak Patel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NoMusic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Wind Down

Subscriptions2
  • Wind Down Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Wind Down Pro — Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NoMusic free?
NoMusic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Down free?
Wind Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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