$0.99 once·4.8★ (46,254)·Updated Oct 23, 2026
Verdict
White Noise has a loyal long-term following for its simple sound library and timer options, but a recurring thread of crash reports over the years suggests reliability hasn't been fully nailed down.
Best for
Someone who wants a straightforward sleep-sound app with timers and multiple options, and who's tolerant of occasionally reinstalling it if it acts up.
The catch
Some users report the app crashing or stopping playback mid-session, an issue that reviewers say has persisted for years despite reinstalls.
One-time purchaseSleep timerMixes sounds
$3.99 once·4.7★ (3,000)·Updated Feb 14, 2021
Verdict
A no-frills white noise app with a wide sound library and simple controls, praised for smooth looping and easy customization. A small number of reviewers report crashes or trouble opening it, which is worth noting given how few complaints exist overall.
Best for
Someone who wants to mix and layer ambient sounds for sleep without dealing with a subscription or a cluttered interface.
The catch
A handful of users report the app crashing or failing to open, so it's not flawless on stability.
One-time purchaseLayered mixesNo subscription
$2.99 once·4.7★ (1,968)·Updated Jan 26, 2021
Verdict
Reviewers praise the sound quality and simple interface, and a few note it's easy on battery life overnight. The review set is thin beyond that, so it's hard to say much about edge cases or long-term reliability.
Best for
Someone who wants a straightforward, no-frills sleep sounds app with a clean set of nature recordings and doesn't need alarm features.
The catch
At least one reviewer wanted to use these sounds as a morning alarm and couldn't, so this isn't built for that use case.
One-time purchaseField recordingsLight on battery
$59.99 once·4.8★ (3,043)·Updated Oct 7, 2026
Verdict
Reviewers like the sound quality and describe it as easy to navigate, with several calling it worth the money — though some of those value comments reference a far lower price than what it charges now, which undercuts the value claims for a buyer today.
Best for
Someone who wants a large, high-fidelity library of ambient recordings for relaxation on an iPhone or iPad, rather than a handful of generic white-noise loops.
The catch
Several of the reviews praising it as good value cite a price much lower than what it currently costs, so the value case reviewers make doesn't hold at today's price.
One-time purchase600+ recordingsFull stereo
