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This app provides a simple way to access ambient sounds and binaural beats for relaxation, focus, or sleep. Choose from a variety of nature sounds, white noise, and Solfeggio frequencies, with options for custom soundscapes and guided brainwave sessions.
✓Extensive sound library (nature, noise, Solfeggio)
✓Customizable binaural beats and sound journeys
✓Full-length, seamless audio tracks
✓Offline playback and large download capacity
✓Integration with Apple HealthKit
✓Visualizers and full-screen backgrounds
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What's New in Background Noises
5.0.1
October 23, 2026
Background Noises has a new look and a new service provider: it now plays music and sound streamed by eleMusic, a separate service. New One screen of tiles: Music, Nature, Noise and Tones. Tap one and it plays. Eight music stations: Calm, Ambient, Soft Piano, Classical, Acoustic Guitar, Light Jazz, Tropical and Elevator Music. Each sound opens full screen with its own video. Skip and go back: a Premium station moves track by track, and everything else moves to the next sound in its group. The volume is your device's own volume. Starting a sound pauses other audio, and other audio pauses Background Noises. One plan, Premium, monthly or yearly: every sound with no time limit, a sleep timer from 15 minutes to 8 hours, offline play, and Flag this track on stations. If you pay for Essentials, you keep your price and get everything. Gone Binaural beats, the Beat Builder, journeys, presets, saved tracks and Apple Health. Ocean, Thunder and the old Ambient soundscapes. Picking a length: a tap plays, and the sleep timer stops it. Credits are no longer used. Credits you bought are kept on your account; write to joshua@thirdspaced.com about a refund, and for App Store purchases Apple decides refunds. If the app asks, sign in once more. If your plan does not show, open Settings and tap Restore purchases. Powered by eleMusic.fm
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Essentials Monthly
20 credits/month. Full-length tracks up to 12 hours.
$1.991 Month
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FAQ
What sounds does Background Noises offer?
Background Noises offers a wide range of sounds including nature sounds like rain and ocean, various noise types like white and brown noise, and Solfeggio frequencies. It also includes curated ambient soundscapes.
Can I customize the sounds in Background Noises?
Yes, you can go deeper by using the Binaural Beat Builder to design your own multi-stage frequency journeys. You can set carrier frequencies, beat frequencies, durations, and transitions.
Does Background Noises have ads?
No, Background Noises is ad-free. The developer explicitly states 'No ads. No voiceovers. No fluff.'
How does the free version of Background Noises work?
The free version provides 6 credits per month and allows for 1-minute demos of all features, with no account required. This lets you try out the app's capabilities before committing to a paid plan.
What are the paid plans for Background Noises?
There are two paid plans: Essentials, offering 20 credits per month for full-length tracks up to 12 hours, and Premium, providing 50 credits per month plus access to the Beat Builder and Journeys. A 7-day free trial is available for all paid plans.
Does Background Noises work offline?
Yes, Background Noises works offline. It automatically saves up to 2 GB of audio content when connected to Wi-Fi, allowing you to listen without an internet connection.
How often is Background Noises updated?
The app was last updated on March 18, 2026, with version 5.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What devices is Background Noises compatible with?
Background Noises is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also supports AirPlay to HomePod and Apple TV, and Google Cast/Chromecast.
