Ocean Waves vs OnlyRun
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
OnlyRun
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OnlyRun helps you show up for the runs you intend to do—with a private GPS log, scheduled Sessions, and live encouragement when you want it. Start a run in seconds and keep a clean private history. Join free creator and community Sessions with their own schedule, progress, reminders, and live Run Rooms. When sharing helps, publish a live GPS link so friends can follow and signed-in supporters can cheer while you stay in control. OnlyRun is built for runners who want accountability and real-time support without a noisy fitness feed or a data-selling business model. - Fast GPS run recording - Distance, pace, time, and route history - Personal Log and calendar progress - Free scheduled Sessions with clear goals and dates - Live Run Rooms with a roster, cheers, and moderated messages - Private Session progress and completion recognition - Public race and run-club discovery - Safe live GPS links for selected runs - Signed-in cheers and encouragement messages - Optional read-aloud support while you run - Race check-in and event-ready broadcasts - Privacy controls, reporting, blocking, and account deletion Use OnlyRun for daily runs, consistency challenges, creator-led Sessions, group runs, race prep, public race days, and any run where a little encouragement helps you get out the door and keep going. OnlyRun Plus unlocks optional premium features for runners who want more from live sharing, race broadcasts, saved-run tools, exports, and verified race badges. Core run recording, logs, public discovery, and eligible text support remain available without Plus. Terms: https://onlyrun.app/terms Privacy: https://onlyrun.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OnlyRun at none against Ocean Waves's shown. Ocean Waves's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 OnlyRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ocean Waves ships an update weekly, OnlyRun every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ocean Waves | OnlyRun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codepaint Inc. | Boonwerks |
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
OnlyRun
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
OnlyRun
- OnlyRun Plus Monthly$5.991 Month
- OnlyRun Plus Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Ocean Waves free?
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Do Ocean Waves or OnlyRun have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ocean Waves or OnlyRun?
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