The White Noise Lite Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about White Noise Lite in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
White Noise Lite
The Insider’s Guide
Free ad-supported sleep and focus sound app
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from White Noise Lite’s own pages.
Made by TMSOFT · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from White Noise Lite’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on White Noise Lite’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 60 of the 83 other focus apps we grade
White Noise Lite is the free edition of TMSOFT's White Noise app. It includes 50 standard-definition sounds, alarms, a mix pad and background audio. Paid editions remove ads for a one-time fee, and sounds play from the device without a network connection.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about White Noise Lite, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No rating on record, but it is an app you install and play.
- 1
Best for free sleep and focus sounds
White Noise Lite is a free sleep and focus sound app, with 50 sounds, a mix pad and alarms, supported by ads.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $0.99 one-time (Full edition).
- 3
There is a free plan
Lite is free with ads: 50 SD sounds, advanced recorder, 5 alarms, mix pad, background audio and full stereo.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
iOS, Android, macOS and Windows.
- 5
50 bundled sounds
Rain, ocean, fan and other sounds ship with the app.
- 6
Mix pad
Mix several sounds into one soundscape.
- 7
Timers and alarms
Timers fade sounds out; Lite has 5 alarms, paid editions 20+.
- 8
A 3.0 GPA, above 60 of 83
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
White Noise Lite at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $0.99 one-time (Full edition)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- TMSOFT
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
- Store rating
- 4.8 on the App Store, 279,191 ratings
The report card
Best for free sleep and focus sounds
White Noise Lite is a free sleep and focus sound app, with 50 sounds, a mix pad and alarms, supported by ads. Full is $0.99 and Pro is $2.99, both one-time, and the HD sounds only come with Pro.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free with ads, with one-time upgrades at $0.99 and $2.99, far less than a year of what focus apps charge. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Lite is free with 50 sounds, a recorder, 5 alarms, mix pad and background audio, with ads, and you can live on it. |
| Features | C | Bundled sounds, mix pad, timers, alarms, recorder and offline playback. HD sounds and generators only come in Pro. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record, but it is an app you install and play. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows apps, but no integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who White Noise Lite is for
- Fits if you want a free sound machine for sleep
- Works for people who want one-time prices rather than a subscription
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you cannot stand ads, as Lite shows them
- Watch out: only Pro has the 50 HD sounds and the generator tools
- Watch out: the site's table does not say which editions exist on each platform
- Watch out: Watch, TV and widget support are in the paid editions
- Too light for a focus timer, as it plays sounds and does little else
Good to know
Good for
- Masking background noise while working or studying
- People who want a one-time fee instead of a subscription
Worth knowing
- The Lite edition shows ads; Full and Pro remove them.
- The site's table does not say which editions exist on each platform.
- Only the Pro edition includes HD sounds and bundled generator tools.
- The page's pricing is the US list; Watch and TV support are in the paid editions.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$0.99 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
White Noise Lite has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 one-time (Full edition).
Lite
$0
Free with ads; 50 SD sounds and 5 alarms.
Full
$0.99
one-time
20+ alarms, no ads, Watch, TV and widget support; generator tools are an in-app purchase.
Pro
$2.99
one-time
Adds 50 HD sounds, generator tools included, 20+ alarms and no ads.
The free plan
Lite is free with ads: 50 SD sounds, advanced recorder, 5 alarms, mix pad, background audio and full stereo.
Read from tmsoft.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Free ad-supported sleep and focus sound app. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, one-time purchase, focus music.
Bundled sounds, mix pad, timers, alarms, recorder and offline playback.
- 50 bundled sounds
- Rain, ocean, fan and other sounds ship with the app.
- Mix pad
- Mix several sounds into one soundscape.
- Timers and alarms
- Timers fade sounds out; Lite has 5 alarms, paid editions 20+.
- Recorder
- Record and loop your own sounds.
- Offline playback
- Sounds play locally without a connection.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
White Noise Lite is made by TMSOFT.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
60/83
Other focus apps it is graded above
White Noise Lite's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 60 of the 83 other focus apps we grade, and level with 15.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 47 of 83) and worst on features (C, above 5).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 84 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. White Noise Lite’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 47 of 83
- BFree plan and trialAbove 44 of 83
- CFeaturesAbove 5 of 83
- BEase of useAbove 22 of 83
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 54 of 83
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
White Noise Lite sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $0.99, paid once, it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.
What you could not
- A library of sound you would have to license.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. White Noise Lite’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Noisli, myNoise, Dark Noise, Rainy Mood and Noizio
The 5 tools White Noise Lite is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Noisli
Free plan · from $10/mo
Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor.
- Only White Noise Lite lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Noisli lists a web app.
- White Noise Lite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.2GPA
myNoise
Free plan · from $10 one-time
Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators.
- Only White Noise Lite lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only myNoise lists a web app.
- 3.0GPA
Dark Noise
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Ambient noise app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with custom mixes.
- Only White Noise Lite lists Android and Windows apps.
- 3.0GPA
Rainy Mood
Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Rain sounds for studying, sleeping and relaxing.
- Only White Noise Lite lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Rainy Mood lists a web app.
- 3.2GPA
Noizio
Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser.
- Only White Noise Lite lists a Windows app.
- Only Noizio lists a web app.
- Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is White Noise Lite free?
White Noise Lite has a free plan. Lite is free with ads: 50 SD sounds, advanced recorder, 5 alarms, mix pad, background audio and full stereo.
How much does White Noise Lite cost?
White Noise Lite lists 3 plans. Lite: $0.
What platforms does White Noise Lite work on?
White Noise Lite is available on iOS, Android, macOS and Windows.
How is White Noise Lite rated?
White Noise Lite's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 279,191 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does White Noise Lite have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. White Noise Lite is listed for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows.
Is White Noise Lite open source?
White Noise Lite is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does White Noise Lite work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes White Noise Lite?
White Noise Lite is made by TMSOFT.
What are the alternatives to White Noise Lite?
The closest alternatives to White Noise Lite in our directory are Noisli, myNoise, Dark Noise, Rainy Mood and Noizio.
How does White Noise Lite compare with other focus apps?
White Noise Lite's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 60 of the 83 other focus apps we grade, and level with 15.
Could I make my own version of White Noise Lite?
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log. White Noise Lite sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from White Noise Lite’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from TMSOFT's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by TMSOFT. Prices change, so check tmsoft.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- White Noise Lite, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/white-noise-lite
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what White Noise Lite’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. White Noise Lite is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by TMSOFT. Prices and plans change: check tmsoft.com before you buy.