COMPARISON · CHECKED 25 OCTOBER 2026
NoiseTape vs Noisli.
Both play background sound for focus and sleep. Noisli is a cross-platform focus tool sold by subscription. NoiseTape is a sleep-first player for Apple devices that you buy once, and all of its sounds also play free in this browser.
01 — SIDE BY SIDE
What each one gives you.
| NoiseTape | Noisli | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Website free. App: 14-day free trial, then $1.99 once | Free plan; Pro $10/month and Business $24/month, both billed yearly |
| Subscription | None | Pro and Business renew automatically |
| Free use | All 126 sounds in the browser, no time limit | 16 sounds, 1.5 hours of streaming a day |
| Sounds | 126 | 28 (Pro) |
| Mixing | Up to eight sounds, on the web and in the app | Combine sounds into Combos; save 5 favorites (Free) or 10 (Pro) |
| Timer | App: 5–120 minute sleep timer that fades out over the last minute | Simple timer (Free); session timer with breaks (Pro) |
| Offline | App: every sound is built in | Mobile apps offer offline sounds |
| Platforms | Any browser; iPhone, iPad and Mac apps | Desktop browsers, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Account | None needed | Free sign-up |
| Also includes | Noise color comparison, adjustable Noise Lab, Loop Maker | Playlists and a text editor; oscillation and shuffle (Pro) |
NoiseTape prices are US prices; your local App Store may differ. Noisli’s plans are as listed on noisli.com on 25 October 2026.
02 — WHICH TO PICK
Choose Noisli if…
- It runs on Android and as a Chrome extension. NoiseTape has no Android app.
- Its timer is built for work sessions, with breaks, auto-start and daily statistics, and it comes with a distraction-free text editor.
- Its paid plans add oscillation and shuffle, which keep a mix changing over time on their own.
- It has been around since 2013.
Choose NoiseTape if…
- You pay once. There is no subscription to manage, and one purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- There are more sounds to choose from: 126, including 22 kinds of rain.
- It is built for sleep: the app’s timer fades the sound out instead of stopping it, and every sound is stored on the device.
- The website works without paying or signing up: every sound plays in the browser with no daily limit.
- It is a native Mac app, with a menu-bar controller.
03 — FAQ
NoiseTape and Noisli, answered.
Is NoiseTape a free alternative to Noisli?
Partly. Every NoiseTape sound plays free in your browser with no sign-in or time limit, and the web mixer layers up to eight of them. The iPhone, iPad and Mac app is free for 14 days, then a one-time $1.99 purchase.
Does NoiseTape have a subscription?
No. The app is a one-time purchase that covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. Noisli’s Pro and Business plans are subscriptions that renew automatically.
Can I use NoiseTape offline?
Yes, in the app: all 126 sounds are built in. The website needs a connection to load its sounds.
Does NoiseTape work on Android or Windows?
There is no Android or Windows app. The web player and mixer run in any modern browser, including on Android phones and Windows PCs.
Try everything free for 14 days. One purchase then covers iPhone, iPad and Mac, every sound, every future update.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Noisli plans and pricing · Noisli features · Noisli apps. Noisli is a trademark of its owner. NoiseTape is not affiliated with Noisli. See also about NoiseTape.