# Ambience vs White Noise for Deep Sleep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ambience at 64% against White Noise for Deep Sleep's 0%. Ambience also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). White Noise for Deep Sleep's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 52 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. White Noise for Deep Sleep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ambience asks for nothing beyond the download.

White Noise for Deep Sleep holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Ambience's written reviews are positive against 0% of White Noise for Deep Sleep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ambience ships an update every 52 months, White Noise for Deep Sleep every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ambience | White Noise for Deep Sleep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambience/id931278666/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-noise-for-deep-sleep/id1663628751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Halpin](https://appshunter.io/developer/860812251) | [SHPAVDA, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779139180) |

## What reviewers say

### Ambience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambience/id931278666)

Create personalized ambient soundscapes to enhance focus and promote relaxation. Mix various nature sounds to block out distractions and improve your environment.

**Highlights:** Customizable soundscapes, Nature sound library, Focus enhancement, Relaxation aid, Distraction blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### White Noise for Deep Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-noise-for-deep-sleep/id1663628751)

This app offers a variety of soothing sounds, including white noise, nature sounds, and rain, to help users relax, improve sleep, and increase productivity. It features a user-friendly interface, offline availability, and a customizable timer for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Wide variety of sounds, Offline availability, Continuous playback, Customizable timer, User-friendly interface, Light and Dark Themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad-Free | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ambience free?

Ambience is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is White Noise for Deep Sleep free?

White Noise for Deep Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ambience or White Noise for Deep Sleep?

White Noise for Deep Sleep is rated higher. Ambience averages 3.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while White Noise for Deep Sleep averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Ambience or White Noise for Deep Sleep have ads?

White Noise for Deep Sleep shows ads; Ambience does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ambience or White Noise for Deep Sleep?

Ambience ships an update every 52 months, and White Noise for Deep Sleep every 3 months. Most recently, Ambience was updated on October 24, 2026 and White Noise for Deep Sleep on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*