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White Noise vs White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds

White Noise 4.8★ · $0.99 65
Winner White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 4.8★ · Free + IAP 85

White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds (App B) is the better choice for most users due to its robust free tier, consistent performance, and extensive sound library, despite some user frustration with its subscription model.

Full reviews: White Noise · White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds

White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds (App B) offers a comprehensive free experience with a wide array of sounds and reliable performance, making it a strong contender for sleep and concentration. White Noise (App A), while praised for its long-standing reliability and unique features, has recently faced significant issues with volume control and sound cutting out, impacting its user experience.

Head to head

Features & Sound Variety edge: White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsR5R11R13R15
White Noise Users appreciate White Noise's diverse sound selections, including unique options like 'airplane' and 'dishwasher', and the ability to create custom mixes and download sounds from a market R5R11R13R15. The option to record personal sounds is also a highlight R40.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds offers a 'crazy amount of sounds' and options to mix, blend, and oscillate, with new sounds added weekly R99R107. Users specifically mention brown noise, rain on tent, ocean waves, and womb noises as effective .
Ease of Use & Interface edge: White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsR2R10R14R40
White Noise White Noise is generally considered easy to use and dependable, with a simple interface that has remained consistent over the years R2R40. However, recent updates have introduced issues like the app taking over the lock screen R14 and AirPods controls not working R10.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds Users find White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds easy to navigate, appreciating features like recently played items appearing at the top . The app is praised for 'getting out of the way' once sounds are tuned .
Reliability & Performance edge: White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsR1R3R4R6
White Noise Historically, White Noise was praised for being reliable and working flawlessly for years R3R24. However, recent updates have caused significant issues, including sound cutting out or glitching R1R3R24, volume levels being broken or reduced R4R6R7, and the app crashing R24. Some users also report it stopping entirely, requiring reinstallation .
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds is highly reliable, with users reporting that sounds play all night, loop perfectly, and have no interruptions or glitches R107. It consistently helps users and their families sleep . Some free users note the sound reduces after a few hours or only allows 8 hours of listening .
Price & Value edge: White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsR16R40R50R56
White Noise White Noise is a paid app at $0.99 R40R50R56. Users generally consider it worth the price for its features and long-term utility R40R50R56. However, one review mentions ads appearing even in the paid version R16.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds is a free app with in-app purchases and a subscription model. Many users appreciate the extensive free content, including 8 hours of continuous listening and many sounds R65R91R94R95. However, there is significant frustration from users who feel misled by the 'free' label, encountering paywalls for most sounds or unexpected subscription charges after trials .
Support & Updates edge: White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsR3R4R6R7
White Noise Recent updates to White Noise have introduced significant bugs, particularly with volume and sound cutting out, leading to user frustration and calls for fixes R3R4R6R7. Some users report being unable to report problems R24.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds regularly adds new sounds . While some users report issues with subscription services not being provided after payment , the app generally receives positive feedback for its ongoing development, such as adding recently played items .
Pick White Noise if

you prefer a one-time purchase model and value the ability to record your own sounds, provided recent bug reports about volume and cutting out are addressed R40R50.

Pick White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds if

you want a reliable app with a vast selection of sounds, including a robust free tier, and are comfortable navigating potential in-app purchases for premium features R65R91R94.

Evidence note: White Noise (App A) has a higher lifetime rating, but a significant number of recent negative reviews highlight critical bugs related to volume and sound cutting out, which heavily influenced its score. White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds (App B) has a lower lifetime rating but a larger volume of reviews and a strong free tier, which often generates more complaints about paywalls from users expecting everything for free.

Frequently asked

Is White Noise (App A) still reliable for sleep?
While White Noise (App A) was historically reliable, recent updates have introduced significant issues such as sound cutting out, volume problems, and app crashes, making its current reliability questionable for some users R1R3R4R24.
Does White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds (App B) offer a truly free experience?
Yes, White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds (App B) offers a substantial free experience with many sounds and up to 8 hours of continuous listening, but some advanced sounds and features are locked behind in-app purchases or a subscription R65R91R94R95.
Can I mix sounds in these apps?
Yes, both apps offer the ability to mix sounds; White Noise (App A) users appreciate the 'create mix' feature R30R49, and White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds (App B) users highlight options to mix and blend sounds R99R107.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 110 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] White Noise 5/5 · US Solid Sleep Ambient App: Good selections…Perfect aid when needing some shut eye.
  2. [R11] White Noise 5/5 · US Airplane and me - many years: I must admit I am addicted to AIRPLANE. It helps me to concentrate when reading and in a way centers me.
  3. [R13] White Noise 5/5 · US Simple and satisfying: I have been using this app for about a decade, and find it great for sleeping and for concentrating. The sounds are varied and internally complex enough that my brain isn’t picking out patterns or repetition. Highly recommended for a wide range of background sound needs.
  4. [R15] White Noise 5/5 · US Been using this for years: Great app. Love the variety of sounds and the timer. I’m a fan of the plane noise and the air conditioning.
  5. [R2] White Noise 5/5 · US Dependable & Easy To Use: Dependable Always Available! And Always Easy To Use !!
  6. [R10] White Noise 2/5 · US AirPods control broken: I used to love this app, but lately it doesn’t respond to AirPods control gestures like stop and play. Instead, Apple Music or Spotify starts to play. I have to open this app and manually pause now. So frustrating.
  7. [R14] White Noise 1/5 · US WN takes all lock screen place!: I don’t know why but lately when I lock my phone, instead of seeing my custom locked screen with background image of my girlfriend, all I see is White Noise taking all screen, this really sucks!
  8. [R40] White Noise 5/5 · US One of the best apps out there: I’ve had this for years and it’s honestly one of the best apps out there. Worth every penny. The ability to record a cozy or relaxing sound whenever you encounter one is just great, and the fact that the UI and features have stayed exactly the same for years is a HUGE plus for me, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. I also like how you can get other people’s sounds a
  9. [R1] White Noise 2/5 · US Noise ‘glitches out’ every 30 seconds: Seems like it’s a .wav file restarting? Very 90s. Note: this is on brown noise, also seeing others with this issue.
  10. [R3] White Noise 3/5 · US Bug in update causes cutting out: Has worked flawlessly for years and been my go-to solution for white noise, but the most recent update on ios26 causes the sound to cut out and sputter, especially when connected to my Sonos system. This was not a problem before, but as soon as I updated, it became an issue. I've tried uninstalling, updating everything, disconnecting and connecting....still no sol
  11. [R4] White Noise 2/5 · US Volume broken: Latest update completely messed up the volume levels. Put it back!
  12. [R6] White Noise 2/5 · US Volume reduced: You ruined the app in the most recent update. The overall volume is half of what it used to be.
  13. [R16] White Noise 2/5 · US Shows ads in paid version: No way to turn them off 😥
  14. [R50] White Noise 5/5 · US My new go-to sleep app: I was using a different app for years when they jacked up the price. The free version of this app is so good I paid for the upgrade just to support the project. I only recently found the mix feature, which was what I was really missing from before. That makes it pretty close to perfect in my book!
  15. [R56] White Noise 5/5 · GB No more sleepless nights: Well firstly I am pleased to see that I am not the only one that doesn't like silence at night! I stay in hotels a lot for work and would always have to take a fan with me for the background noise now I can use this great app like wise at home i have a fan on now in the winter months instead of freezing I can use this worth every penny!
  16. [R7] White Noise 4/5 · US Bad change: Making users recalibrate sound levels is really inconsiderate. Plus, forcing users to turn up the volume can lead to overheating, reduced battery life and other headaches. Please “Ctrl-Z” that change ASAP.
  17. [R24] White Noise 2/5 · US Used to love: Not much to say this has been awesome and bullet proof since I bought it my only complaint no backup for mixes or anything. Now it just stops working and crashes within the last month and I have already deleted it and reloaded and it continues to crash or just stop playing. This is new behavior I use it every day and night this has never happened until very recently yay I CANNOT R
  18. [R65] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Idk: This app is great for sleeping as your phone doesn’t have to be on! There is so many sounds to choose from and most of them are free! You should definitely download.
  19. [R91] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB So so good!: This app is literally always my go-to: I struggle with falling asleep a lot and being in social situations with too much noise, as I have misophonia, but using this app I’ve found really calms that. The fact it is a no wifi, no subscription app really helps and makes a great experience. There are in app purchases, but only for specific sounds as far as I know. But there’s some really
  20. [R94] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB White noise: I use the free version for white noise for my baby (brown noise specifically) and it works a treat. 8 hours of continuous noise generous for a free version.
  21. [R95] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Free!: I can listen to such wonderful sounds for 8 hours (free!) and I have done for 2 years. Many thanks
  22. [R30] White Noise 5/5 · US Been Using for Years: I love this app! There are so many choices.. but the best feature is the create mix.
  23. [R49] White Noise 5/5 · US Great app: I have been using this app for years to help me sleep better and for meditation/quiet time. I first used the free lite version and then purchased the full version. I love being able to combine sounds and there is an extensive library from which to choose from. I have even contributed a couple of sounds. My go-to sound is a mix of ocean and windy beach grass. I keep the app on both my ph
  24. [R99] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Look no further: This is the best sleep sounds / white noise app available. A crazy amount of sounds, options to mix and blend and even oscillate. 553 hours used and counting.
  25. [R107] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB So much choice.: I’ve used this all nightly for almost a year. There is a lot of choice. I love that I can make a mix. I can tune the noise and nature sounds exactly as I need. The app has never crashed or glitched in any way and has become something i use daily and am grateful that it exists.

Synthesized from 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store