Ocean Waves vs Hotmoon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ocean Waves
Immerse yourself in calming ocean wave sounds for relaxation, focus, or sleep. Control playback, set timers, and enjoy stereo and spatial audio. Unlock advanced features like extended timers and night mode with a premium upgrade.
- Immersive wave sound playback
- Adjustable sleep timer
- Background audio support
- Stereo and spatial audio options
- AirPlay and Bluetooth streaming
- Apple Watch control
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***** Over 300,000 Downloads! ***** Ocean Waves is a simple app that keeps playing wave sound. Unwind with Ocean Waves, a player that delivers immersive wave sounds right to your device. Whether you're looking to relax, focus, or drift off to sleep, Ocean Waves has you covered—now controllable via Apple Watch. *** Main Features and How to Use *** - Play/Pause Waves: Tap the play-pause button. - Sleep Timer: Set your timer with a dial and hit "SET". To cancel, turn the dial to 0 and press "CANCEL". - Background Play: Ocean Waves plays even when the app is in the background. Continue to listen while using other apps (as long as those apps don't require sound). *** Other Features *** - Stereo Sound: By using speakers or headphones that support stereo playback, the wave sound can be heard differently in each ear, providing a more immersive experience. - AirPlay Support: Using the iOS system, you can easily stream between Apple devices and enjoy high-quality wave sounds. - Bluetooth Support: You can connect wirelessly to audio equipment and enjoy the sound source wirelessly. *** Unlock More with Paid Version *** The premium version is available for purchase within the app. One-time Purchase Plan: $15.99 Annual Plan: $5.99 Monthly Plan: $2.99 - Features: - Remove ads. - Extended timer up to 12 hours. *Note: The timer may not work correctly if the device is locked. - You can change the maximum time for the timer. (It's useful for meditation and Pomodoro if set to less than an hour.) - Night mode settings with reduced screen brightness. In automatic adjustment mode, the beach scenery beautifully adapts to the time of day. - You can configure 3D spatial audio settings. Within the 3D audio space, bird sounds appear in different locations each time. Moreover, listening with AirPods equipped with head tracking technology enhances the spatial experience. - You can configure volume fade settings. The volume of the ocean waves will smoothly change during playback and pause. *** Payment Notes *** - Prices and currencies may vary by country, region, and time. - Charged via Apple ID account. - We do not accept cancellations or refunds for the one-time purchase plan. - We do not accept cancellations or refunds for the current year of the yearly plan. - We do not accept cancellations or refunds for the current month of the monthly plan. *** Terms of Use (EULA) *** https://www.codepaint.app/terms/ocean-waves *** Privacy Policy *** https://www.codepaint.app/privacy-policy *** Special Thanks *** - skyseeker: https://www.skyseeker.net/ - satoshidesuken: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInHng6_oS27vjQP45zj2rw
Hotmoon
This app offers a personalized sleep solution by combining sound and light therapy with customizable sleep scenes. It provides a vast library of natural white noise, professional sound waves, and an intelligent mixing console to create unique soundscapes for better sleep.
- Sound Light Therapy Healing System
- Sleep Scene Customization
- 200+ natural white noise options
- 300+ professional sound waves
- Intelligent sound mixing console
- Customizable soundscapes
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Hotmoon: Seek Within, Sleep Deep. At Hotmoon, we believe restful sleep starts before bedtime. Whether it’s your breath, your mind, or your mood, true rest begins the moment you start letting go. That’s why we craft various sounds to slow your breath, calm your mind, and guide you gently into serenity. For light sleepers, busy minds, new parents, and anyone who struggles to unwind—Hotmoon adapts to your needs, not the other way around. Because sleep problems are personal. And one sound doesn’t work for everyone. Hotmoon gives you the freedom to explore, mix, and discover what truly helps you sleep better. Download Hotmoon today and build your perfect night. Additional Information: - Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. - Cancellation: To cancel your subscription, please go to "Settings" > "iTunes Store & App Store" on your iOS device, select your "Apple ID," tap "View Apple ID," then tap "Subscriptions" on the account settings page and cancel your subscription. Please note that cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid being charged. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the expiration date will result in the subscription fee being charged. - Renewal: Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the expiration date. Upon successful charge, your subscription will be extended for another subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://hotmoon.com/pages/app-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://hotmoon.com/pages/app-terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ocean Waves at 72% against Hotmoon's 23%. Ocean Waves also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 42). Hotmoon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Ocean Waves sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hotmoon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ocean Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ocean Waves has 2.1K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Ocean Waves's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hotmoon's.
Ocean Waves ships an update weekly, Hotmoon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ocean Waves | Hotmoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | 3.2 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 23.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codepaint Inc. | Ustellar Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
Ocean Waves
Hotmoon
Bugs and requests
Ocean Waves
Reported bugs
3 issues- App stops working or playing unexpectedly
- Inability to cancel or delete subscription
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
Requested features
4 requests- More sound variety and customization options
- Improved timer functionality
- Ability to use app while using other apps
- No ads or less intrusive ads
Hotmoon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ocean Waves
- Premium - Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime Plan - Offer2 variants$6.99
- Premium Lifetime Plan - Offer$7.99
- Premium Lifetime Plan$15.99
Hotmoon
- Continuous Monthly VIP$4.991 Month
- Continuous Year VIP7 Days trial$49.991 Year








