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White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds Review
A sleep app from Slumber Studios, LLC — rated 4.8 stars by 203,097 App Store users.
App Store rating
4.8 / 5 (203,097 ratings)
Starting price
Free (in-app purchases vary)
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
iOS · iPadOS
Developer
Slumber Studios, LLC
Launched
2016
Our verdict
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds holds an exceptional 4.8-star average across 203,097 App Store ratings and ranks #1 in App Store search results for "sleep sounds". This is a data-driven review compiled from its store listing, pricing, and user-rating profile — we have not yet completed hands-on testing, and a full editorial review is planned.
Data-driven review: this page is compiled from App Store data — the app’s real rating average and count, pricing, search ranking, and the developer’s published description (quoted, not paraphrased). We have not yet hands-on tested this app; a full editorial review is planned. Our hands-on-tested picks are marked throughout. Unsponsored, no affiliate influence.
Among the hundreds of options in the sleep app category, White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds (by Slumber Studios, LLC) stands at an exceptional 4.8-star average across 203,097 App Store ratings, making it one of the most widely used apps in this category.
Its App Store listing describes it this way: “** Relax to the Sound of Nature ** — Apple ** Tools for Sleeping Well While Traveling ** — The New York Times ** The Best White Noise Machine ** — Wirecutter Say goodbye to sleepless nights and fussy babies.” As with all listings, that is the developer's own framing — useful for understanding what the app aims to be.
This review is compiled from App Store data — the rating profile, pricing, ranking, and the developer's published description — rather than hands-on testing. We flag that openly: it tells you what the data supports, and our full editorial review will go deeper.
Pros & cons
What we like
- An exceptional 4.8-star average across 203,097 App Store ratings — real users rate it well.
- Free to download, so trying it costs nothing.
- Ranks #1 in App Store search for "sleep sounds" — genuine visibility in its category.
- Large rating base (203,097) makes the star average statistically meaningful.
What we don’t
- We have not yet hands-on tested this app — this review reflects store data, not editorial experience.
- Like most free wellness apps, expect in-app subscription offers; check current pricing before committing.
- Less editorial coverage and independent review than category leaders like BetterSleep.
Best for / avoid if
Best for
- →People browsing beyond the big names in the sleep app category
- →Users who weigh real App Store ratings heavily (4.8 stars, 203,097 ratings)
- →Anyone who wants to try options at no cost
Avoid if
- →You want a deeply vetted, hands-on-tested pick — see our editorial reviews of BetterSleep, Calm, Pzizz
- →You need clinical or therapeutic support — no consumer app provides that
Pricing
Download
Free
Free to install from the App Store.
In-app purchases
Varies
Many apps in this category offer optional subscriptions — check the App Store listing for current in-app pricing.
What White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds is
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds is a sleep app for iOS by Slumber Studios, LLC, first released in 2016.
In the developer's words: “** Relax to the Sound of Nature ** — Apple ** Tools for Sleeping Well While Traveling ** — The New York Times ** The Best White Noise Machine ** — Wirecutter Say goodbye to sleepless nights and fussy babies.”
Where White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds sits in the category
By the numbers: an exceptional 4.8-star average across 203,097 App Store ratings, ranking #1 in App Store search for "sleep sounds". That makes it one of the most widely used apps in this category.
Store ratings are not the whole story — they skew positive across this category — but a large sample at 4.8 stars is a meaningful signal that existing users find it does what it promises.
What the listing emphasizes
“** Relax to the Sound of Nature ** — Apple ** Tools for Sleeping Well While Traveling ** — The New York Times ** The Best White Noise Machine ** — Wirecutter Say goodbye to sleepless nights and fussy babies.” — that is the pitch, in the developer's own words.
We quote the listing rather than paraphrase it so you can judge the developer's claims for yourself. Our hands-on editorial review, when published, will test those claims.
Where White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds falls behind
Editorial vetting. Unlike BetterSleep or Calm, we have not yet tested White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds hands-on.
Transparency of in-app pricing. App Store listings often reveal subscription costs only after download — check the in-app purchases section of the listing.
Brand ecosystem. The category leaders pair their apps with large content teams and published research; smaller apps rarely match that depth.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds vs. the category leaders
The sleep app category is anchored by BetterSleep, Calm, Pzizz — all of which we have reviewed editorially, hands-on.
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds's case rests on its user-rating profile (4.8 stars, 203,097 ratings) and its free download. The leaders' case rests on vetted content depth and track record.
A sensible approach: read our editorial reviews of the leaders first, and try White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds for free if its specific angle appeals — App Store ratings this numerous usually mean the core experience delivers.
Bottom line
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds earns an exceptional 4.8-star average across 203,097 App Store ratings — real users like it. Until our hands-on review lands, treat this page as an honest data profile: strong signals, store-verified facts, and clearly marked limits.
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Frequently asked questions
Is White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds free?+
White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds is free to download. Like most apps in this category it may offer in-app subscriptions — check the in-app purchases section of its App Store listing for current pricing.
How is White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds rated?+
It holds a 4.8-star average across 203,097 ratings on the US App Store — one of the most widely used apps in this category.
Who makes White Noise Deep Sleep Sounds?+
Slumber Studios, LLC, who released it in 2016. The App Store listing links to the developer's site and privacy policy.
Is this a hands-on review?+
Not yet — this review is compiled from App Store data: ratings, pricing, search ranking, and the developer's published description. A full editorial review is planned. For hands-on-tested picks in this category, see our reviews of BetterSleep, Calm, Pzizz.
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