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Rain Rain Sleep Sounds vs Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow

Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 4.8★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 80
Winner Rain Rain Sleep Sounds
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 4.9★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 75

For a more reliable free experience with a long track record of user satisfaction, Rain Rain Sleep Sounds is the better choice, despite recent complaints about paywalls.

Full reviews: Rain Rain Sleep Sounds · Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow

Rain Rain Sleep Sounds and Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow both offer a variety of ambient sounds to aid sleep and relaxation. While both apps receive high praise for effectiveness, Rain Rain Sleep Sounds has a more established user base and a stronger reputation for its free offerings, despite recent changes to its monetization model.

Head to head

Features and Sound Variety tieR15R16R28R29
Rain Rain Sleep Sounds Users appreciate the extensive catalog of sounds, including various rain types, thunder, and brown noise, with the ability to mix and layer sounds for custom soundscapes R15R16R28R34. Many find the sound quality to be excellent and realistic R29R34.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow also offers a variety of realistic ambient sounds, including waves, rain, fire, and forest sounds, which users can mix and layer R62. Some users specifically mention sounds like ocean, fireplace, and thunderstorms as favorites .
Ease of Use edge: Sleep Sounds by Sleep PillowR12R28R34R40
Rain Rain Sleep Sounds Many long-term users praise Rain Rain Sleep Sounds for its simplicity and ease of use, noting that nothing is overcomplicated and sounds are easy to find R28R34R40. However, some recent reviews indicate that the interface has become too complicated and feature-rich R12.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow Users find Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow to be simple and easy to use, with a nice interface for mixing sounds R62.
Effectiveness for Sleep/Relaxation tieR5R13R17R18
Rain Rain Sleep Sounds Rain Rain Sleep Sounds is highly effective for helping users fall asleep quickly, often within minutes R5R13. It's also praised for blocking out external noise, aiding concentration, and helping with conditions like tinnitus R17R18. Many users have relied on it for years R19R23R25.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow is widely reported to be very effective, helping users fall asleep quickly, often within 10-20 minutes . It's also effective for blocking out noisy neighbors and street noise, and for helping children and babies sleep . Users with tinnitus also find it helpful R75.
Price and Value edge: Rain Rain Sleep SoundsR3R4R6R7
Rain Rain Sleep Sounds Rain Rain Sleep Sounds is free to download and offers many free sounds R20R32. However, recent reviews heavily criticize the app for putting previously free sounds behind a paywall, with some users reporting being charged for free trials or finding the monthly fee expensive R3R4R6R7.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow is free to download and offers a good selection of free sounds . Users feel the free version is sufficient and that the pro version isn't always needed . However, some users complain about intrusive ads in the free version and that many sounds are paywalled R51.
Reliability and Performance edge: Rain Rain Sleep SoundsR1R19R23R25
Rain Rain Sleep Sounds Many users report consistent and reliable performance over several years R19R23R25. One user mentioned a creepy breathing sound, which was an isolated but concerning incident R1.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow The app generally works well, with sounds lasting all night and not affecting alarms . However, one recent review reported a bug where sounds stop when the phone is locked or the app is exited, which never used to happen . Some users also find the sound loops repetitive, which can be distracting .
Pick Rain Rain Sleep Sounds if

You prioritize a long-standing, highly-rated app with a strong history of user satisfaction and a good selection of free sounds, and are willing to navigate potential recent paywall changes R23.

Pick Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow if

You are looking for an app with a simple interface and effective sound mixes, and don't mind occasional ads or potentially repetitive sound loops in the free version R62.

Evidence note: Recent negative reviews for Rain Rain Sleep Sounds primarily focus on changes to its monetization model, specifically the introduction of paywalls for previously free content and high subscription costs. This contrasts with its overwhelmingly positive lifetime ratings, suggesting a shift in user experience for new or non-paying users. Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow also has complaints about ads and paywalls, but its free tier is still seen as quite functional by many.

Frequently asked

Are the apps completely free to use?
Both Rain Rain Sleep Sounds and Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow are free to download and offer a selection of free sounds, but both have premium content behind paywalls or subscriptions R20R32R48R51.
Can I mix different sounds together?
Yes, both apps allow users to mix and layer different sounds to create custom soundscapes R16R28R34R62.
Do these apps help with tinnitus?
Yes, users of both Rain Rain Sleep Sounds and Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow report that the apps are helpful in masking tinnitus and aiding sleep R17R30R33R75.
Are there any privacy concerns with Rain Rain Sleep Sounds?
One user reported feeling creeped out by personal questions about sleeping patterns and hearing a 'guy breathing heavily' in the app, which raised privacy and safety concerns for them R1.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R15] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Sleep inducing…..: The best app’ for bad sleepers! My custom rain, thunder and storm selection gently sends me off to sleep. Highly recommended 😴
  2. [R16] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Amazing: It’s has background ambient and you can mix
  3. [R28] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Untouchable: The only app I have ever used and I need to use! A huge catalog of sleep aid sounds which can be mixed together for your own perfect aid. Personally I go for rain on tent and thunder cracks. Just like camping out! The simplicity of the app is one of its key features, nothing is over complicated and easy to find. The sleep timer fades out sound over time. Many a times I have woke t
  4. [R29] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB I love it!: My partner & I sleep with this on every night, such good quality sound, no ads and so many options. I love it!
  5. [R12] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 3/5 · GB Excellent sounds, but interface has become too complicated: I have used this app a great deal over a number of years to help with focus and relaxation. The basic, original sound is the best I know of in terms of tonality and effectiveness in blocking out external sounds. However, in my opinion, the app has grown to become too feature-rich and complicated to use, where once it was reasonably clear
  6. [R34] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Simple, Relaxing, Good Quality: Can’t say much more than that. I’ve been using this app for about three years now. The sounds are varied and high quality. I especially like the function where you can layer different options to create custom soundscapes.
  7. [R40] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Perfect app for white noise: Lots of different white noise loops to choose from and easy to use
  8. [R5] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Great to get you off to sleep: Fall asleep in moments with these in the background, would recommend
  9. [R13] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Rain rain: It’s so good the first night that I used this was soo good I really think that if u can’t sleep at night use this app I fell asleep in 3 minutes
  10. [R17] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Danny: I was told there was no cure to the tinnitus I had been diagnosed. They were correct. Three very long weird years struggling to sleep killed me. Then I found this app. Truth. Several years later, this app still shines! Couldn’t recommend it highly enough 🙏 Thank you ☔️ 🌧️ . Personal recommendation: Mississippi, log fire, and Thunder (turned up).
  11. [R18] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 4/5 · GB Stressed? Insomniac?? Crazy household??? This app I highly recommend for all problems: Honestly I recommend this app to anyone who’s head is like buzzing with a thousand things at once, and even those who’s house hold are noises at night and early morning. I use it when I feel a little stressed and can’t get to sleep as I’m thinking of too many things at once. Just by putting on some quiet rain
  12. [R3] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 3/5 · GB Rain rain: Should be able to buy separate sounds like before, disappointing it’s been took off
  13. [R4] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 1/5 · GB Watch out: Have been charged 34.99 for a free trial . Shockingly expensive for something I’ve used once
  14. [R6] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 3/5 · GB My favourite: Don’t really like it bc it like technically Like some of them this year or monthly chill and I’m not gonna pay for an app who would like it’s a waste of money you don’t even know if it is and I am seven year old okay? So like I don’t know if it will cause I don’t have this thing called a partner I just sleep by myself. my sister sleeps in a different room so I only have one sister so
  15. [R7] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 1/5 · GB Used to be free sounds, now it’s all paywalled: They ruined it
  16. [R1] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 1/5 · GB creepy: asked me loads of questions about my sleeping patterns, whether i wake up in the night, whether i sleep with anyone else near me or in bed with me, i thought ok weird but i answered them. so i go to put some rain and thunder sounds on and i can hear some guy breathing heavily. those two things together really creeped me out and i don't feel safe lol.
  17. [R19] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Best app to fall asleep too: I’ve had this app for years it has really helped me with my sleep.
  18. [R23] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Downloaded Day 1 still using Day 1825: Fantastic app
  19. [R25] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB THE ULTIMATE IN PEACEFULNESS: Been using this app for many years, with great success, listening to an endless choice of whether and rain effects all night has given me the best sleep ever!
  20. [R20] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 4/5 · GB Free app is worth it: Great app to fall asleep to. You used to be able to buy premium sounds as well, but these days they are all behind a paywall with a ludicrously expensive monthly fee so I don’t bother with the premium sounds these days.
  21. [R32] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Great app: Lots of great free sounds.
  22. [R48] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Amazing to help sleep !: Very great app, would highly recommend, amazing free selection and more for purchase! Helps me sleep at night (can’t sleep without this app 😭)
  23. [R51] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 2/5 · GB Freemium App: Starting out you get 9 sounds. Anything else, you have to pay for, and they're not cheap. Much better and cheaper apps are out there.
  24. [R62] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · GB 10/10 Would recommend: Really simple and easy to use app, can create your own mixes of sounds and layer the noise level. plus my puppy seems to like the sound of thunderstorms, so it always helps to calm him down 👍🏻
  25. [R30] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Very Rekaxing: Really enjoy this app, great for when I get tinnitus at night.
  26. [R33] Rain Rain Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Love this!!: I have this on all night to reduce the tinnitus that I suffer from - i Bluetooth it to my eye mask and it helps me so much! Defo recommend this!
  27. [R75] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · GB 5 star: I suffer from Tinnitus this app has helped me a lot too block out the noise and being able to sleep at night before I couldn't find it hard to sleep

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store