Comparison

Focus & White Noise vs Sleep Effect

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

Head to head
About

Focus & White Noise

Features
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Focus deeply, sleep better, and relax naturally with Focus & White Noise — your all-in-one sound mixing and Pomodoro productivity companion. MIX YOUR PERFECT SOUNDSCAPE Create your ideal ambient environment by mixing multiple nature sounds simultaneously. Adjust individual volume levels to craft the perfect atmosphere for sleep, study, work, or meditation. 16+ PREMIUM NATURE SOUNDS • Rain & Thunderstorm — Classic relaxation • Ocean Waves & Beach — Coastal serenity • Forest & Birds — Woodland tranquility • Campfire & Wind — Cozy warmth • River & Waterfall — Flowing calm • City & Coffee Shop — Urban focus • And more premium sounds to unlock! BUILT-IN POMODORO TIMER Stay focused with the proven Pomodoro Technique: • Customizable work sessions (25 min default) • Short & long break intervals • Session tracking to monitor your productivity • Background timer — works while you mix sounds SMART SLEEP TIMER • Set auto-off timers from 5 minutes to 2 hours • Smooth fade-out effect for gentle transitions • Perfect for falling asleep with nature sounds BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Elegant dark & light themes • Intuitive sound grid with smooth animations • Available in 14 languages worldwide BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Keep sounds playing when you lock your screen or switch apps. Perfect for overnight sleep sessions or all-day focus. Download now and transform your environment for better focus, deeper sleep, and total relaxation.

About

Sleep Effect

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SLEEP EFFECT: YOUR ARCHITECT OF CALM. Stop fighting the silence. Whether you’re battling a racing mind, a noisy neighborhood, or the hum of tinnitus, Sleep Effect empowers you to build a personalized audio sanctuary. Using a state-of-the-art layering engine, we don't just play sounds—we help you conduct your environment. WHY SLEEP EFFECT? Unlike standard sound machines that play repetitive loops, Sleep Effect uses an organic replay engine. By introducing natural delays between sounds, we eliminate "loop fatigue," creating an unpredictable, immersive atmosphere that feels like the real world. THE CORE FEATURES: 1. AN INFINITE LIBRARY OF HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO Curated by sound enthusiasts, our library is immersive and categorized for effortless discovery: * WATER & RAIN: Thunderstorms, mountain streams, and the ocean pulse. * THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Rustling leaves, meadow breezes, and forest nights. * WILDERNESS ECHOES: Haunting loon calls, distant gulls, and midnight owls. * COZY ELEMENTS: Crackling log fires and wind-swept cabins. * AIR & SPACE: Mountain gusts and soft drones to clear mental clutter. 2. THE CUSTOM MIX ARCHITECT Don’t just listen—create. Layer unlimited sounds simultaneously with precision control: * INDIVIDUAL VOLUME SLIDERS: Make the rain heavy, but the distant thunder faint. * NAMED FAVORITES: Save your "Rainy Cabin" mix with custom emojis for one-tap relaxation. 3. PRECISION CONTROLS & SLEEP TIMER * GENTLE FADE-OUT: Set your timer and drift off as the audio gracefully fades to silence. * MASTER PLAYER: A polished, tactile interface to pause or stop all sounds instantly. 4. ORGANIC REPLAY DELAYS Our "Natural Replay" feature allows you to add manual delays between tracks. This ensures your environment stays fresh and organic, preventing your brain from spotting a loop. DESIGNED FOR YOUR BEDSIDE: * OBSIDIAN DARK MODE: Designed to reduce eye strain and keep your room dark. * LOCK SCREEN CONTROL: Full artwork and media controls without unlocking your phone. * BACKGROUND PLAY: Keep your soundscape running while using other apps. PERFECT FOR: * DEEP SLEEP: Mask tinnitus and silence racing thoughts. * PARENTS: Create a consistent, soothing environment for babies. * DEEP WORK: Block out office distractions and reach a flow state. * MEDITATION: Ground your practice with high-fidelity nature. Transform your space. Find your frequency. Download Sleep Effect today.

Screenshots

Focus & White Noise4 screens
Sleep Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sleep Effect at none against Focus & White Noise's shown. Focus & White Noise's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Focus & White Noise versus Sleep Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus & White NoiseSleep Effect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB324 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHai Dang VanAhmed Nabulsi

In-app purchases

None

Focus & White Noise

No in-app purchases

None

Sleep Effect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focus & White Noise free?
Focus & White Noise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sleep Effect free?
Sleep Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focus & White Noise or Sleep Effect have ads?
Focus & White Noise shows ads; Sleep Effect does not.

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