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Head-to-head

Sleep Fan vs Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow

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

Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow has a slight edge due to its long-standing positive reputation and a one-time purchase option for all sounds, despite some recent issues with paid features and sound availability.

Full reviews: Sleep Fan · Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow

Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow (App B) is a well-established app with a strong user base that praises its sound quality and effectiveness for sleep, with many users having used it for over a decade. Sleep Fan (App A) is also highly rated but lacks specific review details to compare directly against App B's detailed feedback.

Head to head

Features and Sound Variety edge: Sleep Sounds by Sleep PillowR3R5R9R16
Sleep Fan There is no specific user feedback for Sleep Fan (App A) regarding its features or sound variety in the provided reviews.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow (App B) offers a variety of sounds, with users frequently mentioning rain, wind, thunder, and fan sounds as favorites R3R5R16. Users appreciate the ability to mix and personalize sounds and use a timer feature R37. However, some recent reviews indicate that previously free sounds, like fan sounds, now require payment R3R9.
Ease of Use edge: Sleep Sounds by Sleep PillowR15R37
Sleep Fan There is no specific user feedback for Sleep Fan (App A) regarding its ease of use in the provided reviews.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow Users of Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow (App B) find it easy to use, with one reviewer noting it's 'short and sweet, no countless taps, straight to my favorites and done!' R15. The timer feature is also highlighted as easy to use R37.
Reliability and Performance tieR1R4R7R9
Sleep Fan There is no specific user feedback for Sleep Fan (App A) regarding its reliability or performance in the provided reviews.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow (App B) has a long history of reliable performance, with many users stating they've used it for years, even across multiple phones, without issues . It's noted to work 'through no WiFi' . However, recent reviews report significant issues, including the app stopping working, sounds not playing on a second device, inability to restore purchases, and crashes R1R4R7R9.
Price and Value edge: Sleep Sounds by Sleep PillowR3R9R11R24
Sleep Fan Sleep Fan (App A) is Free + IAP, but there is no specific user feedback on its pricing or value in the provided reviews.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow (App B) is free to download, but many sounds require payment R3R9R40. Some users feel it's overpriced, especially after previously free sounds became paid R9R11. However, others find the one-time purchase for all sounds 'very, very reasonable' and appreciate that it's not a subscription R24. One user spent about $20 for all sounds .
Customer Support tieR1
Sleep Fan There is no specific user feedback for Sleep Fan (App A) regarding its customer support in the provided reviews.
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow One user of Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow (App B) reported messaging developers after the app stopped working, but received 'No real response' R1.
Pick Sleep Fan if

You are looking for a simple fan sound app and are willing to explore its IAP options without specific user feedback on its features or reliability.

Pick Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow if

You want an app with a proven track record of helping users sleep for many years, appreciate a wide variety of sound mixes, and prefer a one-time purchase for full access rather than a subscription R24R37.

Evidence note: The evidence for Sleep Fan (App A) is very thin, as no specific user reviews were provided, making direct comparison difficult. The comparison relies heavily on the detailed user feedback for Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow (App B). The free vs. paid asymmetry is noted for App B, where some negative reviews stem from changes in free vs. paid content.

Frequently asked

Is Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow free to use?
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow is free to download, but many sounds require payment, with some previously free sounds now behind a paywall R3R9R40. You can purchase all sounds for a one-time fee, which some users found to be around $20 R24.
How effective are these apps for sleep?
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow is highly effective for sleep, with many users reporting it helps them fall asleep instantly, stay asleep, and block out noise, with some using it religiously for over a decade R2R5R8R10. There is no specific user feedback on the effectiveness of Sleep Fan.
Does Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow have fan sounds?
Yes, Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow does offer fan sounds, which are a favorite for some users, but recent updates have moved these sounds behind a paywall, meaning they are no longer free R3R9R16.

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. [R3] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 3/5 · US Sounds: Took several things off that you have to pay for now, like the fan sounds. They were my favorite!
  2. [R5] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · US The perfect sleep formula: Sleep pillow mixes the perfect blend of noise and relaxation into my sleep. My personal fav is the rain, wind, and thunder noise and I have been listening to it for 15 years. The noise is great and I recommend this for anyone else that wants to sleep like a baby!
  3. [R9] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 1/5 · US Ruined: AVOID! I used it for years… but suddenly they made the app inoperative. When I re-downloaded it most of the sounds were gone. So now I have to pay them $16 for sounds I formerly got free? What a bunch of conniving thieves.
  4. [R16] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · US Glorious sleep!: Thank you for the fan sound that helps me sleep like a baby all night!
  5. [R15] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · US Great Sounscapes: This app keeps it short and sweet, no countless taps, straight to my favorites and done!
  6. [R37] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · US Everyday for 15 years: Since I’ve had an iPhone, I’ve used this app. I almost can’t sleep without it now, I own all the sounds. The timer feature makes it easy to turn off when you fall asleep, and you can mix, personalize, and “create” your own sounds too. I use this every day, all day, and never get tired. Meditation, sleep, or just background noise to help me relax! It has it all.
  7. [R1] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 1/5 · US Stopped working right: Paid for the full version, stopped working, messages developers. No real response
  8. [R4] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 2/5 · US No sound on 2nd track of mix: I just purchased the full package. Downloaded it to both my iPad and iPhone. It works great on my iPad. I can’t get any sound on my phone, though. I need it on my phone at night. Please help. Thanks.
  9. [R7] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 1/5 · US Can’t restore purchases: I got a new phone and now I can’t restore my purchase. The app bugs out and crashes when attempting to play any of the free sounds.
  10. [R11] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 1/5 · US Not worth it: Overpriced.
  11. [R24] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · US Cambridge: I really enjoy this App! I use it to fall asleep every evening. And the one time price for EVERYTHING is very, very reasonable.
  12. [R40] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 4/5 · US Great app: Nice and soothing sounds for calming and deep sleep but you have to pay for most of the sounds which is unfortunate
  13. [R2] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · US sooooo good!: i bought this app and it sounds just like my sound machine at home its super great for sleep.
  14. [R8] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · US Awesome!: We can’t go to sleep without it!!
  15. [R10] Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow 5/5 · US Stop and listen to me just for a minute: This is the best, I travel four nights out of seven with my job and at different properties each week sleep in different hotel room rooms, of course, and it blocks out noise

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