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Head-to-head

Sleep Fan vs White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds

Sleep Fan 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 4.8★ · Free + IAP 85

White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds is the stronger choice due to its wider range of sounds, mixing capabilities, and consistent reliability, despite some user frustrations with its subscription model.

Full reviews: Sleep Fan · White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds

White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds offers a vast library of sounds, including brown noise and custom mixes, which users find highly effective for sleep and masking external noise. While Sleep Fan's specific features are not detailed in the provided reviews, White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds's free tier provides substantial value, though its paid subscription has caused some user confusion.

Head to head

Features and Sound Variety edge: White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsR2R5R8R11
Sleep Fan No specific features or sound variety are mentioned for Sleep Fan in the provided reviews.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds offers a wide variety of sounds, including white noise, brown noise, fan sounds, rain, ocean waves, and womb noises, which users find effective for sleep and masking noise R2R5R8R11. Users appreciate the ability to mix and blend sounds and even oscillate them . The app also adds new sounds weekly R20.
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsR9R18R19R20
Sleep Fan No specific information on ease of use or reliability for Sleep Fan is available in the provided reviews.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds Many users find White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds easy to use and highly reliable, playing sounds all night without interruptions or crashes R18R19. It has a timer function R20. However, some users report the sound cutting out in the night or reducing in volume after a few hours, which disturbs their sleep R9.
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR1R3R4R5
Sleep Fan Sleep Fan is Free + IAP, but no details on its free tier or IAP are provided in the reviews.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds is Free + IAP. Many users praise its free version, noting that it offers a good selection of sounds and can play for up to 8 hours continuously R5R31R34R35. However, there is significant frustration among users regarding the paid subscription. Some feel misled, stating that the app appears free but requires payment for most features or that pricing is unclear R1R3R4. There are reports of unexpected charges or difficulty canceling trials R1R7. The subscription can be expensive, with some users mentioning a £38 upfront cost for a year .
Effectiveness for Sleep edge: White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsR2R11R12R13
Sleep Fan No specific information on Sleep Fan's effectiveness for sleep is available in the provided reviews.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds is highly effective for sleep, with numerous users reporting improved sleep for themselves, their babies, children, and even pets R2R11R12R13. It helps mask noisy neighbors and other disturbances R18.
Customer Support tieR1R7
Sleep Fan No information on customer support for Sleep Fan is available in the provided reviews.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds Some users report issues with customer service, specifically regarding subscription problems where money was taken but services were not provided R7. There is also a complaint about not receiving a notification before a free trial ended, leading to an unwanted charge R1.
Pick Sleep Fan if

You are specifically looking for a fan-focused sleep app and are willing to explore its features, as the provided reviews do not offer specific details about Sleep Fan's unique offerings.

Pick White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds if

You need a wide variety of sounds, including white noise, brown noise, and environmental sounds, to help with sleep or concentration R2R5R8R11. You value an app that can mask external noises effectively R18 and has a reliable free tier for up to 8 hours of continuous play R31R34R35.

Evidence note: The evidence for Sleep Fan is extremely limited, as no specific user reviews for this app were provided. All comparisons are based on the extensive reviews for White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds, which makes a direct head-to-head comparison challenging and skews the 'edge' towards App B due to the sheer volume of positive and detailed feedback.

Frequently asked

Does White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds have a free version?
Yes, White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds offers a free version that includes many sounds and allows for up to 8 hours of continuous listening R5R31R34R35.
What kind of sounds are available in White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds?
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds offers a wide range of sounds including white noise, brown noise, fan sounds, rain, ocean waves, womb noises, and aeroplane cabin sounds, with options to mix and blend them R2R5R8R11.
Are there any issues with the paid subscription for White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds?
Some users have experienced issues with the paid subscription for White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds, including unexpected charges, unclear pricing (e.g., a £38 upfront annual cost instead of a monthly fee), and difficulties with trial cancellations or receiving subscription services after payment R1R3R4R7.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 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. [R2] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB This works: Keeps me and more importantly my dog who barks at every small sounds fast asleep
  2. [R5] 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.
  3. [R8] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Brilliant app: Love the white noise app. Especially the womb noises! XXXX
  4. [R11] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Best app for any kind of sounds: Gets my baby straight to sleep everytime I put the brown noise on
  5. [R9] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 3/5 · GB Keeps cutting out in. The night any suggestions.: Keeps cutting out in the night any suggestions as I love the noise
  6. [R18] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB It’s perfect!: I’ve got noisy neighbours, so I sleep with AirPods Pro 3 and this app, and it’s saving my sanity, honestly. I spent a couple of hours tuning the exact sounds I want (I’ve gone for a mix of fans and rains), and then the app just gets out of the way. The sound plays all night, loops perfectly, no interruptions. Just perfect! ❤️
  7. [R19] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Life saver: Hi mate, your app has helped me sleep nicely for three years now. Keep it up! I love it. Great work! Must say this, thanks for adding the recently played items to the top of the sound player in the app. It really helps select the best one for my mood. Another dev from Sri Lanka
  8. [R20] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Great: New sounds added every week, timer function, works exactly how I want it to. Highly recommended.
  9. [R1] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 2/5 · GB No subscription notification: The app isn’t bad however, it gave me an option for a notification 2 days before my free trial ended, which didn’t receive and now I’ve had to pay 37.99 to an app I’m not going to use again. Very disappointed
  10. [R3] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 3/5 · GB 5 out of 5: I am writing it three stars because I need to THREe trial
  11. [R4] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 1/5 · GB Only works with paid subscription: Another app that’s free to download but you can do absolutely nothing unless you pay a subscription. AVOID Update: 30 sounds available for free but can’t be accessed as you can’t get past the paywall! (unless you accept a free trial and cancel before the payment is due, at which after the free period you still can’t access them for free)
  12. [R12] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Amazing: Honestly the best app I have on my phone I’ve never slept better I’ve had it a couple years and I can’t sleep without it the sounds are comforting and not harsh or loud I think it’s an amazing idea
  13. [R13] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 5/5 · GB Ocean Waves: My son sleeps soundly to the sound of Ocean Waves. Thank you for your service, White Noise.
  14. [R7] White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds 1/5 · GB Take money & don’t provide services: Been using the app a few years and only recently upgraded. Money taken from my bank account and no subscription services provided. Absolute jokers, I’ll be using another app from now on and suggest the rest of you do too!!!
  15. [R31] 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
  16. [R34] 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.
  17. [R35] 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

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store