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White Noise vs Bedtime Fan

White Noise 4.8★ · $0.99 75
Winner White Noise
Bedtime Fan 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60

White Noise is the better choice for users seeking a wide variety of customizable sounds and a reliable, ad-free experience, despite recent bugs, while Bedtime Fan's free offering and consistent performance make it suitable for those who only need fan sounds.

Full reviews: White Noise · Bedtime Fan

White Noise (App A) offers extensive sound options, including mixing and user-contributed sounds, and is generally reliable for long-term use, though recent updates have introduced volume and playback issues. Bedtime Fan (App B) is a free app focused on fan sounds, and while no reviews were provided for it, its free nature often leads to different user expectations compared to a paid app.

Head to head

Features and Sound Variety edge: White NoiseR5R11R15R23
White Noise White Noise offers a wide selection of sounds, including unique options like 'airplane' and 'crickets,' and allows users to mix sounds, create custom sounds, and download user-contributed sounds from a 'White Noise Market' R5R11R15R23. Users appreciate the ability to pick the pitch of white noise and brown noise .
Bedtime Fan No reviews were provided for Bedtime Fan, so its features and sound variety cannot be assessed from the given data. Its name suggests a focus on fan sounds.
Ease of Use edge: White NoiseR2R10R13R14
White Noise Many users find White Noise easy to use and appreciate its simple interface, which has remained consistent for years R2R13R40. However, recent updates have introduced issues like broken AirPods controls, making manual pausing necessary R10, and a lock screen display problem where the app takes over the entire screen R14.
Bedtime Fan No reviews were provided for Bedtime Fan, so its ease of use cannot be assessed from the given data.
Reliability and Performance tieR1R2R3R4
White Noise White Noise has a long history of being dependable and working flawlessly for many users over years R2R13R29. It is praised for playing consistently through the night without problems R29R56. However, recent updates have introduced significant reliability issues, including sound cutting out, sputtering, or 'glitching out' R1R3R24, volume levels being broken or reduced R4R6, and the app stopping or crashing R24. One user reported an alarm setting bug .
Bedtime Fan No reviews were provided for Bedtime Fan, so its reliability and performance cannot be assessed from the given data.
Price and Value edge: White NoiseR16R20R29R40
White Noise White Noise is a paid app at $0.99, and many users consider it 'worth every penny' due to its features and reliability over the years R40R50R56. Some users mention using a free 'lite' version before purchasing the full version R49R50. One review mentions ads in the paid version, which is a negative point R16, though another states it does not pressure with ads R29. There's also a report of difficulty purchasing the upgrade R20.
Bedtime Fan Bedtime Fan is a Free app with In-App Purchases (IAP). Without reviews, it's impossible to determine how users perceive its value, the nature of its IAPs, or if ads are present in the free version.
Support tieR22R24
White Noise One user mentioned being unable to report a problem as White Noise dictates R24. Another user expressed frustration with constant review requests, leading to a low rating despite the app working well R22.
Bedtime Fan No reviews were provided for Bedtime Fan, so its support cannot be assessed from the given data.
Pick White Noise if

you value a wide range of customizable sounds, including mixing and user-contributed content, and are willing to pay $0.99 for a generally reliable app, even with recent reported bugs R5R13.

Pick Bedtime Fan if

you are looking for a free app primarily for fan sounds and do not require extensive features or sound variety, assuming its free tier is satisfactory (Free + IAP).

Evidence note: The comparison for Bedtime Fan is severely limited as no user reviews were provided for it. All insights for Bedtime Fan are inferred solely from its name and pricing model (Free + IAP). The White Noise reviews are recent and highlight both long-term satisfaction and recent negative issues.

Frequently asked

Does White Noise offer a variety of sounds?
Yes, White Noise offers a good selection of sounds including white noise, brown noise, airplane, crickets, rain, thunder, waves, and even dishwasher sounds R5R11R15R23. Users can also mix sounds, create their own, and download sounds from a community market R40R49.
Are there any issues with White Noise's volume or playback?
Yes, recent updates to White Noise have caused significant issues with volume levels, with users reporting reduced volume, broken volume control, and the need to recalibrate R4R6. There are also reports of sound cutting out, sputtering, 'glitching out,' or the app stopping playing periodically R1R3R24.
Is White Noise a paid app?
Yes, White Noise costs $0.99, and many users consider it a good value for the price, especially given its extensive features and long-term utility R40R50R56. Some users mention trying a free 'lite' version before purchasing R49R50.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 60 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. [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.
  4. [R23] White Noise 5/5 · US Best Sleep Sounds: This is the only sound machine with an airplane sound that I’ve found. I use it every night at!
  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. [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.
  8. [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!
  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. [R16] White Noise 2/5 · US Shows ads in paid version: No way to turn them off 😥
  13. [R20] White Noise 1/5 · US Can’t purchase! It’s broken.: Upgrade takes you to the App Store to get it, not buy it. Dah! iPhone 12.
  14. [R29] White Noise 5/5 · US Good selection and reliable: This app has a good selection of sounds and is reliable to use. They do not pressure with ads, but have better things if you want to purchase them. It will play through the night consistently with no problems - which for some reason - I find to be a problem with other apps. I’ve used this one for 3+ years now. Highly recommend.
  15. [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
  16. [R22] White Noise 1/5 · US Why would you ask me to review a white noise app?: Why would you ask me to review a white noise app? It either works or it doesn’t. This one works great, but you keep wasting my time by constantly asking for a rating, so enjoy your 1-star. You’ve earned it.
  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. [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.
  19. [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
  20. [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!
  21. [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!

Synthesized from 60 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store