Calm vs White Noise Lite (TMSOFT)

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Calm CalmTMSOFT White Noise Lite
TypeWhite noise and sound appWhite noise and sound app
DeveloperCalm.comTMSOFT
PlatformsiOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS, watchOSiOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS
App price (US store)FreeFree
In-app plans (as listed)In-app purchases listed without periods: Calm Premium $79.99, $69.99, $16.99, $14.99; Calm Subscription $14.99Not listed
Age rating9+ (Health or Wellne9+ (advertising, use
Data used to track you (label)Purchases, Identifiers, Usage DataIdentifiers
Data linked to you (label)Health & Fitness, Purchases, Contact Info, Search History, Identifiers, Usage Data, DiagnosticsUser Content (Customer Support)
What it logs or doessleep stories, guided meditation, breathing exercises, daily programs, music and nature soundscapes, mood tracking, Apple Health savingsound catalog, mix editor, record and loop tool, full-screen clock, alarm and timer with fade, favorites, AirPlay, lock screen controls
TimerNot listedAdvanced alarm and timer system that fades audio in and out

Calm

A general sleep and meditation app for adults with sleep stories, soundscapes and guided sessions. It is not a baby app.

  • Large library of sessions and soundscapes
  • Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, TV and Watch
  • Some features free
  • Premium prices up to $79.99 listed, periods unlabeled
  • Label lists tracking of Purchases, Identifiers and Usage Data

White Noise Lite (TMSOFT)

A free, ad-supported ambient sound app with a mixer, a recorder, a clock and a fading timer. A paid full version removes ads.

  • Free
  • Sound mixer and fading timer
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision
  • Contains advertising
  • Label lists data used to track you (Identifiers)