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Head-to-head

Bedtime Fan vs White Noise Lite

Bedtime Fan 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner White Noise Lite
White Noise Lite 4.8★ · Free to download 80

White Noise Lite is the better choice due to its more reliable performance, wider variety of free sounds, and fewer complaints about intrusive ads or subscription issues compared to Bedtime Fan.

Full reviews: Bedtime Fan · White Noise Lite

Bedtime Fan offers realistic fan sounds and is a good option for those who only need that specific noise, but it's plagued by frequent ads and aggressive subscription prompts. White Noise Lite provides a broader range of sounds, allows for custom mixes, and has a strong track record of reliability, though recent updates have introduced some bugs.

Head to head

Features and Sound Variety edge: White Noise LiteR1R3R8R10
Bedtime Fan Bedtime Fan is highly praised for its realistic fan sounds, with users finding it effective for sleep and travel, and appreciating the different fan types R8R10. However, many other sounds, stories, and podcasts are locked behind a paid subscription R1R3.
White Noise Lite White Noise Lite offers a wide array of sounds, including airplane, rain, and thunderstorms, which users find soothing and effective for sleep . A key feature is the ability to create custom sound mixes, like ocean waves and streams, or thunderstorms R52R70R84R86.
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR4R12R13R18
Bedtime Fan Many users find Bedtime Fan easy to use for its core function, especially the fan sound R12R18. However, recent reviews indicate issues with ads interrupting sounds, the app randomly shutting off, and an unskippable survey at the start R4R13. One user also noted an automatic fade feature that started too quickly after an update .
White Noise Lite White Noise Lite is generally considered easy to use and reliable, with many long-term users . However, recent updates have introduced significant bugs, with sound stopping when the screen turns off or the app is minimized, and issues with Bluetooth connectivity R51R57R65.
Price and Value edge: White Noise LiteR1R2R3R4
Bedtime Fan Bedtime Fan is free to download but heavily pushes subscriptions, with many sounds locked behind a $20/year paywall or requiring ads R1R2R3R4. Some users report being charged for subscriptions they canceled or never intended R9. However, users who only need the basic fan sound find it excellent value without paying R8.
White Noise Lite White Noise Lite is free to download and offers a good selection of sounds without requiring payment . While there are ads, recent issues suggest some ads are causing the sound to stop, making the app unusable for some . The app has been a long-standing free resource for many users .
Support and Monetization Practices edge: White Noise LiteR7R9R11R17
Bedtime Fan Bedtime Fan's monetization practices are a major point of contention, with users reporting explicit and inappropriate ads, even after paying for a sound R7R11R17. There are also complaints about being charged for canceled subscriptions R9.
White Noise Lite White Noise Lite has recently faced criticism for ads that silence the sound and for bugs that stop playback, indicating potential issues with recent updates or ad integration R57R65. Users are actively seeking fixes for these issues, suggesting a need for better developer response.
Pick Bedtime Fan if

you primarily need a realistic fan sound and are willing to tolerate ads or pay for a subscription for additional features, or if you only need the basic fan noise and find it sufficient R8.

Pick White Noise Lite if

you want a wider variety of white noise and ambient sounds, appreciate the ability to mix sounds, and prefer a free app with a strong history of reliability, despite some recent bug reports R52R70.

Evidence note: Recent negative reviews for White Noise Lite primarily focus on technical bugs introduced in updates, which might be temporary. Bedtime Fan's negative reviews are more consistently about its aggressive monetization and ad content.

Frequently asked

Is Bedtime Fan truly free?
Bedtime Fan is free to download, but many sounds beyond the basic fan are locked behind a subscription, typically $20 per year, or require watching ads R1R2R3R4.
Can I mix sounds in White Noise Lite?
Yes, White Noise Lite allows users to create custom mixes by overlapping sounds, which many find enjoyable and effective for sleep R52R70R84R86.
Are there issues with ads in Bedtime Fan?
Yes, many users report frequent and intrusive ads in Bedtime Fan, including explicit and inappropriate content, even for those who have paid for some features R4R7R11R17.
Does White Noise Lite have recent bugs?
Yes, recent updates to White Noise Lite have introduced bugs where the sound stops playing when the screen is off or the app is minimized, and some users report Bluetooth issues R51R57R65R75.

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. [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. 💵🚽
  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. [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! 😆😁
  5. [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.
  6. [R12] Bedtime Fan 5/5 · US Perfect white noise!: Timer, fan sound options, and works like a breeze!!!!
  7. [R13] Bedtime Fan 1/5 · US Doesn’t need to be a paid subscription: The app begins with an unskippable performative survey that “loads custom settings”. Just let me see the app first before forcing information out of me and then pretending to customize. Then the app mentions that it is a subscription based app and I can have a 7 day free trial. Please. This is a white noise app. If the app works for other people that’s great
  8. [R18] Bedtime Fan 5/5 · US Amazing: I love how you don’t have to pay for a subscription I use this every night
  9. [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!
  10. [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.
  11. [R9] Bedtime Fan 1/5 · US Buyer Beware: I selected the $.99 per week option for white noise, while on vacation. I canceled the subscription on Day 3 and was charged the one-year subscription price of $19.99. I requested a refund the erroneous charge. I’ll keep you posted on their reply…
  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. [R52] White Noise Lite 5/5 · US Saved my life and travels: This app has been a godsend. I can tailor it to drown out anything, in any hotel room, or at home if dogs in nearby yards become a nuisance. Create blends of ocean waves and streams, for example. I sleep peacefully everywhere and also simply put on headphones and carry on when daytime noise erupts.
  15. [R70] White Noise Lite 5/5 · US Easy to stay asleep: My wife and I love this app. It helps us go to sleep and stay asleep. It's fun to make our own sounds as well to sleep to.
  16. [R84] White Noise Lite 5/5 · US Great bedtime sounds!: You can mix the sounds up too! Try to make your own thunderstorm, it’s fun!
  17. [R86] White Noise Lite 5/5 · US Amazing: I use this app for background noise and to occasionally sleep to. It has helped me a lot and has a lot of sounds to choose from. I also liked how you can create mixes that overlap the sounds of your choice. It’s actually a really cool app. Highly recommend.
  18. [R51] White Noise Lite 1/5 · US Buggy Lately: Bluetooth issues
  19. [R57] White Noise Lite 1/5 · US Broken: I’ve used this app every single night without fail for almost ten years, never had any issues. Starting today, sound stops playing when you turn your screen off or go to another app, you have to restart the app only to get it to do it again after 15 seconds. It’s very clearly a programming error because if you switch outputs, it will continue playing again until you shut the screen off. Co
  20. [R65] White Noise Lite 2/5 · US What happened?: This app used to be great and the noise stayed on all night and helped me sleep. Suddenly tonight, it stops when my phone is idle and the screen goes off, or when I navigate away from it (for example to come look here to see if something changed). I checked both the app settings and my phone settings and they all show that it is set to stay on as background noise and when the scree
  21. [R75] White Noise Lite 1/5 · GB Used to be good: This app was great for our baby, white noise has really helped our baby it would help her sleep all night long. The last few weeks the app works for a few hours and stops which wakes my daughter up 😞I don’t understand why it keeps doing this

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