# Earplug vs Soundscape Maker

The clearest difference is price: Soundscape Maker at Free against Earplug's $8.99. Soundscape Maker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (98% vs 76%). Earplug's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Soundscape Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Earplug's written reviews are positive against 98% of Soundscape Maker's.

Earplug ships an update every 9 months, Soundscape Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earplug | Soundscape Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earplug/id962141384/reviews) | **[4.9 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-maker-soundscaper/id6443425167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **97.9% 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 | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Confusion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492291715) | [Gniechwitz & Walterbusch GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564557201) |

## 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


### Soundscape Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-maker-soundscaper/id6443425167)

Create personalized calming soundscapes for relaxation, focus, meditation, or sleep. Mix over 80 high-quality sounds with custom volume controls. Features include an immersive thunderstorm mode and a sound timer.

**Highlights:** Over 80 high-quality sounds, Customizable sound mixing, Thunderstorm Mode with flashlight integration, Adjustable sound timer, Save and load custom soundscapes, Diverse sound categories

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee large | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee pot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Soundscaper Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earplug free?

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

### Is Soundscape Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Earplug or Soundscape Maker?

Soundscape Maker is rated higher. Earplug averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Soundscape Maker averages 4.9 from 87 ratings.

### Do Earplug or Soundscape Maker have ads?

Neither Earplug nor Soundscape Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earplug or Soundscape Maker?

Earplug ships an update every 9 months, and Soundscape Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Earplug was updated on October 21, 2026 and Soundscape Maker on October 17, 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.*