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Head-to-head

Bedtime Fan vs Sleep Aid Fan

Bedtime Fan 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Bedtime Fan
Sleep Aid Fan 4.8★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 65

Bedtime Fan offers a wider variety of sounds and features, but Sleep Aid Fan is a better choice for users who prioritize a simple, ad-free experience for basic fan sounds.

Full reviews: Bedtime Fan · Sleep Aid Fan

Bedtime Fan (App A) provides diverse sound options and features like a timer, making it versatile for different sleep needs. Sleep Aid Fan (App B) is praised for its realistic fan sounds and being completely free, but recent ad issues and a limited sound selection are drawbacks.

Head to head

Features and Sound Variety edge: Bedtime FanR2R3R8R14
Bedtime Fan Bedtime Fan offers multiple fan types (low, medium, high box fan) and other sounds like rain, white noise, stories, and podcasts, which users appreciate for different 'vibes' R2R3R14. Users find the fan sounds realistic and effective for sleep R8.
Sleep Aid Fan Sleep Aid Fan provides several different fan sounds and intensities . Users praise its realistic fan noise and effectiveness as white noise . However, some users wish for more sound options beyond just fans .
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR10R12R16R21
Bedtime Fan Many users find Bedtime Fan easy to use and effective, with features like a timer R12. It is frequently used for travel and in situations without a physical fan R10R16. However, some users report the app randomly shutting off R21 and one user noted an update caused the sound to fade too quickly .
Sleep Aid Fan Sleep Aid Fan is generally considered simple and effective for sleep . It's a popular choice for travel . Some users experienced issues with the sound stopping when the screen locks and the app turning off for no reason .
Price/Value and Ads tieR1R3R4R7
Bedtime Fan Bedtime Fan is free with in-app purchases and subscriptions, which is a major point of contention. Many users complain about excessive ads R4R7R11R21 and being forced to pay for basic sounds or features R1R3. Some users report being charged for subscriptions they canceled or didn't intend to buy . However, some users are satisfied with the free fan sound and don't feel the need to pay R8.
Sleep Aid Fan Sleep Aid Fan is generally perceived as free, with many users praising it for not having extra fees R101. However, recent reviews indicate a significant increase in invasive and unclosable ads R51R57R59R65. Some users also report inappropriate ads appearing R67.
Privacy and Safety tieR11R17R25R67
Bedtime Fan Users of Bedtime Fan have reported explicit and inappropriate ads, which is a significant concern for an app used by many for sleep R11R17R25.
Sleep Aid Fan Sleep Aid Fan also has reports of inappropriate ads, including 'more or less nude women' R67. Additionally, some users have reported hearing 'creepy subliminal background noises' or 'weird singing' in the fan sounds, which is disturbing .
Pick Bedtime Fan if

you want a wider selection of white noise sounds, including rain, stories, and podcasts, and are willing to pay for a subscription or deal with ads in the free version R2R3R14.

Pick Sleep Aid Fan if

you primarily need realistic fan sounds for sleep, prefer a simpler interface, and are looking for a free app, but be aware of recent issues with intrusive ads and potential background noises .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high lifetime rating, but recent reviews for both show significant dissatisfaction, primarily due to intrusive ads and monetization strategies. The 'free' nature of both apps often comes with considerable friction, which is reflected in the negative reviews.

Frequently asked

Does Bedtime Fan have a free version?
Yes, Bedtime Fan has a free version that allows access to certain sounds, like the box fan, but many other sounds and features require a paid subscription, which costs around $20/year or $.99/week R1R2R3R8.
Are there ads in Sleep Aid Fan?
Yes, Sleep Aid Fan has ads, and recent user reviews indicate that they have become more frequent, invasive, and difficult to close, with some even being inappropriate R51R57R59R65.
Do these apps drain phone battery?
Users have reported that both apps can drain phone battery, with Sleep Aid Fan specifically mentioned for making phones hot and not lasting through the night on a single charge R54R86R101.

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. [R2] Bedtime Fan 5/5 · US My review: If you use a fan app every night or nearly every night I would highly recommend this app! And if you like different sounds for different vibes for different nights, just go ahead and pay the $20/year. It’s definitely worth it!
  2. [R3] Bedtime Fan 3/5 · US Read before getting: Okay so this app is awesome helpful for sleep and all the stuff, but the one thing I don’t like about it is how many things you have to pay for, you can only play certain sounds like rain, everything else you need a membership for, there is a section for story’s and podcast.
  3. [R8] Bedtime Fan 5/5 · US Love it: It’s genuinely become a nighttime necessity for me. I don’t have the premium and all I use it for is the box fan, but it sounds so realistic a love it so much.
  4. [R14] Bedtime Fan 5/5 · US Best app ever 🙂: I’m in love with this app for many reasons, when I need the fan sound if I don’t have my fan I use that noise but my favorite is the white noise during bedtime puts me right to sleep. 😴 or switch to different sounds. It’s a great app.
  5. [R10] Bedtime Fan 5/5 · US Bedtime fan: This bedtime fan app really helps me sleep when I don't have my fan handy! Also one time when my power went out I used it to sleep! 😆😁
  6. [R12] Bedtime Fan 5/5 · US Perfect white noise!: Timer, fan sound options, and works like a breeze!!!!
  7. [R16] Bedtime Fan 5/5 · US Aww relief!: I had to go to the hospital and it’s so loud in the hospital. I usually have my fan bedside to drown out sounds at home. This app has saved me from all these noises and I’ve been able to sleep at least when you’re not checking my blood pressure🙄
  8. [R21] Bedtime Fan 1/5 · US Used to use: Used this for a long time. Now ads get in the way and randomly shuts off which wakes me up.
  9. [R1] Bedtime Fan 1/5 · US Don’t waste your money on this: You’re already spending money on the app and then it tells you that you have to pay and upgrade it just so you can have ONE SOUND and you wont and don’t know if you’ll even like it! Waste of money. 💵🚽
  10. [R4] Bedtime Fan 2/5 · US Adds!!: The sound in this is like really nice, but like you have to watch an add for almost anything and it keeps popping up this one add to pay money so that you can listen to crickets and stuff.
  11. [R7] Bedtime Fan 1/5 · US Too many adds even when you pay: I paid for a sound and still get adds which is really annoying.
  12. [R11] Bedtime Fan 1/5 · US App is great beware of X ads: I’m disappointed that the ads were explicit and inappropriate for the free version. The app fan is a great resource but I can’t believe the ads they had visible to anyone.
  13. [R17] Bedtime Fan 1/5 · US Naked women ads: Unfortunately this app has naked women ads at the bottom of the fan. I do not appreciate this. I downloaded a fan app to have fan noise, not see naked women.
  14. [R25] Bedtime Fan 1/5 · US Has inappropriate adds: Fan app works, but it runs inappropriate adds.
  15. [R67] Sleep Aid Fan 1/5 · US Concerned with Ads: We downloaded this for my son. He’s 11, just turned. I turned off his phone this morning and saw more or less nude women with a Temu ad. From all of the parental settings I’ve established I don’t believe he did anything to cause this type of ad to pop up. Very concerning as this app is for ages 4 and up.
  16. [R51] Sleep Aid Fan 1/5 · US Used to be great. No longer: I liked this app when I could actually get to it, but now you have to fight through numerous ads with hidden disables when trying to open it. Will search for new app tomorrow
  17. [R57] Sleep Aid Fan 2/5 · US Invasive Ads: What’s up with the ads now? And they are so hard to get rid of too. I’ve had this app for years and never had to deal with this.
  18. [R59] Sleep Aid Fan 1/5 · US Unclosable ads: Recent ads place the close X button in the top right corner and are unclosable despite changing orientation and multiple close/opens. What a stupid mistake to make.
  19. [R65] Sleep Aid Fan 1/5 · US Fix yall ad problems: Every time an ad pops up you can’t hit the X button making it impossible to use the fans
  20. [R54] Sleep Aid Fan 1/5 · US Drains battery!: Drains battery and made my phone get extremely hot
  21. [R86] Sleep Aid Fan 5/5 · US Best sleep app out there: I used to carry a sleep machine with me when I travelled but this app dies the trick. It doesn’t get me all through the night on one phone battery charge but lasts about 6 hours. So I plugged phone in by my bedside. Also works with AirPods in plane rides
  22. [R101] Sleep Aid Fan 5/5 · US Sleep fan!! Love it!!: 3 different fan modes and they all sound great! It’s completely free and has only a couple adds that DONT make any noise! Only bad thing is that it drains your battery..

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