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White noise and sound apps

White noise and sound apps, with features as each developer lists them.

  • 18models tracked
  • $0 to $1price range

All 18 white noise and sound apps

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Apple Background Soundsby Apple –iOS, iPadOS–?
Atmosphere Atmosphere: Relaxing Soundsby Peak Pocket StudiosFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Baby Shusher Shusher Homeby Baby Shusher LLCFree to download FreeiOS, macOS–✓
BetterSleep (formerly Relax Melodies)by Ipnos Software Inc.Free to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Calm Calmby Calm.comFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Endel Endel: Focus & Sleep Soundsby EndelFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Google White noise and sleep sounds (Google Home and Nest Help) –––?
Hatch Sleepby Hatch Baby, Inc.Free to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Lost Ego Studios Soothing Sounds Liteby Lost Ego Studios LimitedFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
myNoise myNoise - The Soundscape Appby myNoise BVBAFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Noisli Noisliby Noisli Labs UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) $1.99iOS, iPadOS$1.99?
Rain Rain Rain Rain Sleep Soundsby Tim GostonyFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Relax Melodies (old Mac version)by Ipnos Software Inc.Free to download FreemacOS$0✓
Secret Box Sleep like a Baby: White Noiseby Secret BoxFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Sound Sleeper Sound Sleeper Baby White Noiseby Michael FeigensonNo tracking on labelFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
TMSOFT White Noiseby TMSOFT $0.99iOS, iPadOS$0.99?
TMSOFT White Noise Liteby TMSOFTFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓
Tripti Kumari Baby Sleep Sounds: Baby Sleepby Tripti KumariFree to download FreeiOS, iPadOS$0✓

White noise and sound apps by the numbers

The 18 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Data types linked to you1 to 7; the middle half 1 to 6 (10 of 18 publish it)

App Store privacy labels side by side

Sorted by how many data types each App Store label lists as linked to you, fewest first. Developers fill in these labels themselves.

AppLinked to youUsed to track youData types linked
Sound Sleeper0None listedNone listed
White Noise1None listedUser Content (Customer Support)
White Noise Lite (TMSOFT)1IdentifiersUser Content (Customer Support)
Rain1IdentifiersIdentifiers (Device ID)
Atmosphere3IdentifiersLocation (Coarse Location), Usage Data, Diagnostics
Sleep like a Baby4Identifiers, Usage DataHealth & Fitness, Identifiers, Usage Data, Diagnostics
Baby Sleep Sounds: Baby Sleep4Purchases, Identifiers, Usage Data, DiagnosticsPurchases, Identifiers, Usage Data, Diagnostics
Hatch Sleep5None listedContact Info, User Content, Identifiers, Usage Data, Diagnostics
Endel6IdentifiersHealth & Fitness, Location, Contact Info, User Content, Identifiers, Usage Data
Calm7Purchases, Identifiers, Usage DataHealth & Fitness, Purchases, Contact Info, Search History, Identifiers, Usage Data, Diagnostics
BetterSleep (formerly Relax Melodies)7Purchases, Identifiers, Usage Data, Other DataPurchases, Contact Info, User Content, Identifiers, Usage Data, Diagnostics, Other Data

Free, paid and sharing

From each App Store listing.

AppDownloadIn-app purchases
Hatch SleepFreeListed in-app purchases (plan names not given): Monthly $4.99, $4.89, $5.99, $9.99; Yearly $49.99, $59.99; Monthly Access $4.99
White Noise Lite (TMSOFT)Free–
White Noise$0.99In-app purchase: Generator $0.99
myNoiseFree–
RainFreeRain Rain Premium: $3.99, $5.99; Premium (Annual) $29.99, $35.99; Premium - Monthly $9.99; packs: Weather Sounds $4.99, Nature Sounds $4.99, Memories of Home $4.99; One Sound Token $1.99
CalmFreeIn-app purchases listed without periods: Calm Premium $79.99, $69.99, $16.99, $14.99; Calm Subscription $14.99
Sound SleeperFreeListed in-app purchases: Lifetime access $19.99; Yearly Subscription $45.99 and $39.99; Monthly Subscription $6.99; Premium Version Monthly $6.99; Full Version $3.99, $6.99, $7.99; Package Deal $4.99
Sleep like a BabyFreePremium - All Sounds, No Ads: $3.99 and $29.99 (listed in-app purchases); 7-day free trial on the yearly plan
Baby Sleep Sounds: Baby SleepFreeRemove Ads $3.99 (in-app purchase)
Noisli$1.99None listed
EndelFreeListed in-app purchases: 12 Months $119.99, $59.99, $34.99; 1 Month $19.99, $7.49, $2.99; Lifetime $124.99; Special Offer $119.99
BetterSleep (formerly Relax Melodies)FreeListed in-app purchases: BetterSleep Premium $11.99, $23.99, $39.99, $59.99, $69.99, $99.99; Premium-Tracker $52.99, $69.99; Subscription $69.99 (periods not labeled)
Relax Melodies (old Mac version)FreeIn-app purchase: Premium Sounds $4.99
AtmosphereFreeAtmosphere Ad-free $4.99 (in-app purchase)
Shusher Home (Baby Shusher)Free–
Soothing Sounds LiteFreeNone listed
Apple Background Sounds––
Google White noise and sleep sounds (Google Home and Nest Help)––

What to look for in white noise and sound apps

The range across every tracker, app, or scale here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Data types linked to you

How many data types the App Store privacy label lists as linked to you.

1middle 47

Typical: 1 to 6. 10 of 18 list it.

Ask the meadow

Questions about white noise and sound apps

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Is my baby's data protected?

HIPAA doesn't cover baby tracker apps (HHS). The FTC Health Breach Notification Rule applies to apps that hold health data. The App Store privacy label is self-reported by the developer, and subscription prices can change after you sign up.

How loud should white noise be?

Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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