# Earplug vs Sleepo

The clearest difference is price: Sleepo at Free against Earplug's $8.99. Sleepo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). Earplug's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 26). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sleepo is free to download; Earplug costs $8.99 up front. Sleepo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Earplug asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Earplug against 4.7 for Sleepo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleepo has 405 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Earplug's written reviews are positive against 89% of Sleepo's.

Earplug ships an update every 9 months, Sleepo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earplug | Sleepo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplug/id962141384/reviews) | **[4.7 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepo-sleep-sounds/id1661414064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **405** |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 30 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 26 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Confusion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492291715) | [APP ORIGINS STUDIO YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631694922) |

## What reviewers say

### Earplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplug/id962141384)

This minimalist relaxation app provides a single, high-quality masking sound designed to cover distracting environmental noises. It offers a distraction-free experience for sleep, meditation, and concentration, with simple controls and no interruptions.

**Highlights:** Masks distracting noises, Minimalist design, Distraction-free interface, High-quality masking sound, Simple controls, Works with headphones and speakers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sleepo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepo-sleep-sounds/id1661414064)

Struggling to fall asleep or get restful sleep? This app offers a vast library of calming sounds and white noise options, including nature sounds, rain, fan noise, and brainwave frequencies. Mix and match sounds to create your ideal sleep environment and enjoy features like timers and offline playback.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of sleep sounds and white noise, Mix and match sounds for custom ambiance, Brainwave frequencies (Isochronic Tones, Solfeggio, Binaural Beats), Sleep, Focus & Nap Timers, Save favorite sound mixes, Offline mode and background playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleepo Premium: Sleep Sounds | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleepo Premium: Sleep Sounds | $3.99 | per month |
| Sleep Sounds: Sleepo Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Sleepo Premium: Sleep Sounds | $19.99 | per year |
| Sleepo Premium: Sleep Sounds | $19.99 | per year |
| Sleepo Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Soothing sleep sounds
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💤 Helps with falling asleep
- 🎨 Customizable mixes
- 🧠 Aids concentration and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken or non-continuous sounds
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding timer/auto-off feature

**Reported bugs**

- Sounds not playing properly
- Language issues causing app to malfunction
- Paid features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free sound options
- Timer/auto-off feature
- Preset popular sound mixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earplug free?

Earplug costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sleepo free?

Sleepo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Earplug or Sleepo?

Sleepo is rated higher. Earplug averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Sleepo averages 4.7 from 405 ratings.

### Do Earplug or Sleepo have ads?

Neither Earplug nor Sleepo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earplug or Sleepo?

Earplug ships an update every 9 months, and Sleepo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Earplug was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sleepo on October 23, 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.*