Comparison

DreamWaves vs Brown Noise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DreamWaves

Create personalized soundscapes for relaxation, meditation, yoga, and sleep. Mix ambient sounds like nature and weather with high-quality, professionally recorded audio loops. Features a sleep timer and background playback for uninterrupted tranquility.

Highlights
  • Customizable soundscapes
  • High-quality audio recordings
  • Sleep timer
  • Background audio playback
  • Mix with other media
  • In-app help guide
Features
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High quality recordings for ambience, meditation, yoga, relaxation, and sleep. You control soundscape such as birds, weather etc. Soundscapes including Ocean Surf Waterfall Hawaii, Brook Hawaii Rain Fall Hawaii Zen Garden Hot Tub Fireplace Train City Ambience Rowing on a lake + 23 more All audio professionally recorded at a high bit rate specifically for this app, minimum 15 minute loops. Virtually no distractions such as birds, pops, and other noises. Features: Sleep Timer Audio plays in background, mix with other media, works well with Bluetooth Speakers In app help guide

About

Brown Noise

Enhance your sleep quality with a variety of colored noises, ambient soundscapes, and guided meditations. This app offers a user-friendly interface and adjustable timer to create a tranquil environment for restful sleep for all ages.

Highlights
  • Colored noises (brown, etc.)
  • Binaural beats and brainwaves
  • Ambient soundscapes (nature, cabin)
  • Guided meditations
  • Adjustable sleep timer
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Experience the ultimate sleep solution with "Brown Noise Machine", an app dedicated to improving your sleep quality. Dive into a world of relaxation with a rich library of colored noises, ambient soundscapes, and calming meditations, crafted to create the perfect environment for deep, restful sleep. Ideal for everyone from infants to adults who are seeking a serene escape into dreamland. "Transformative! Since using this app, my sleep has improved dramatically. A true game-changer for those tossing and turning all night." - Satisfied Sleeper Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to falling asleep effortlessly. From soothing colored noises to immersive nature sounds and guided meditations, every sound is meticulously designed to foster a tranquil sleep environment, promoting rest and relaxation for all ages. "This app was a lifesaver during those early months of parenthood. It helped my little one sleep peacefully, making our nights much easier!" - Grateful Parent Navigating "Brown Noise Machine" is simple and intuitive. Select your favorite sound or meditation, set the timer to your preference, and let the soothing audio guide you to sleep. Achieving deep, restful sleep has never been easier! Features of the app include: - Colored noises including brown noise and more - Binaural beats, beta waves, and delta waves - A wide range of ambient soundscapes: campfire, rain forest, rain on roof, rain on window, rain on lake, heavy rain, rain downpour, small water stream, mountain river, waterfall, beach waves, windy beach, thunder cracks, thunder rumbling, close thunder with rain, and airplane cabin - Guided meditations designed for falling asleep, getting back to sleep, and letting go - User-friendly interface - Adjustable sleep timer Embrace better sleep and refreshed mornings. Download "Brown Noise Machine" today and enjoy the sound of a good night's sleep. Privacy Policy : https://www.yellowcatlabs.com/privacy-policy Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DreamWaves2 screens
Brown Noise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brown Noise at Free against DreamWaves's $0.99. Brown Noise also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 125 months) and ratings volume (767 vs 2). DreamWaves's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Brown Noise is free to download; DreamWaves costs $0.99 up front. Brown Noise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. DreamWaves asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DreamWaves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brown Noise has 767 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DreamWaves's written reviews are positive against 65% of Brown Noise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DreamWaves ships an update every 125 months, Brown Noise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
DreamWaves versus Brown Noise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDreamWavesBrown Noise
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (767 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2767 — better
Update frequencyEvery 125 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size390 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgostino CalisiYELLOWCAT LABS LTD

Customer experience

DreamWaves

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Brown Noise

All ratings764 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.3%

In-app purchases

None

DreamWaves

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Brown Noise

Subscriptions3
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is DreamWaves free?
DreamWaves costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brown Noise free?
Brown Noise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DreamWaves or Brown Noise?
DreamWaves is rated higher. DreamWaves averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Brown Noise averages 4.6 from 767 ratings.
Do DreamWaves or Brown Noise have ads?
Brown Noise shows ads; DreamWaves does not.
Which is updated more often, DreamWaves or Brown Noise?
DreamWaves ships an update every 125 months, and Brown Noise every 3 weeks. Most recently, DreamWaves was updated on November 1, 2026 and Brown Noise on November 12, 2026.

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