App is great, new streak features are a little buggy
What does irk me is the new streak feature. It is a good idea and gives people an incentive to be consistent—but it’s buggy as heck. Despite doing a session every day, my streak has been reset several times. I haven’t been able to get higher than 10 days before it decides to ignore the fact that I did a session and sets it back to 0. Not sure why it isn’t registering my sessions.
Response from developer
Hey, I created a fix for this now. Could you let me know if it works for you correctly ☺️ Gareth
Great app, great free features
Response from developer
Thanks for your great suggestion, it’s really appreciated. Please contact hi@shimmr.app and I would love to talk to you more about this 🤩
Classic Bait & Switch
Response from developer
Hey, the app has indeed been overhauled but the core functionality is still there along with 40% of sounds still being completely free. Please get in touch with us at hi@shimmr.app.
Great app, great free features
Response from developer
Thanks for your great suggestion, it’s really appreciated. Please contact hi@shimmr.app and I would love to talk to you more about this 🤩
Actually listened to my suggestions!
Edit: January 11 2026 corrected typo.
I haven’t used the app in a long time like I used to but I check every one in a while.
It saddens me that some people are complaining over the paywall. Although I do understand the frustration that can cause since myself included is very tight on cash, we shouldn’t be so harsh on the maker of this app. This app has been running for almost a year or more if I’m not mistaken and I had nothing but good results on it. If I had money I would definitely wouldn’t mind paying for the subscription. Also people have to understand at some point the increase level of demand on the app also increases costs. 60 dollars a year* doesnt honestly seem like “greed” to me. Just my two cents since this is coming from someone that understands how hard it is to write basic code let a long a full blown application.
Just had to give 5 stars because the creator actually would listens to feedback and provides its user with changes that are warranted.
Helped with my sleep and meditation
Excellent app
Response from developer
Really happy you’re enjoying the app 😍
Really disappointed.
Response from developer
Hey, could you please get in touch hi@shimmr.app so we can discuss your feedback further and look to understand your troubles with the new UI. Thanks 😁
So helpful!! But sad it now costs so much
Edited: I’m so very sad that it is now a pretty pricey app. I don’t blame you, you should get paid. I just can’t afford an app fee right now. Great app tho.
Response from developer
Hey Heather, as you were an early adopter please get in touch hi@shimmr.app and we can offer you a 6month free code ❤️
Fantastic App
Each sound is researched and customized for different effects. The app is easy to use and offers lots of options to customize your own sounds if wanted.
Some of the things I love about the app are the explanations for each sound, the ability to adjust the timer, the ability to turn off the screen and continue playing the sound, and the option to favorite different sounds. I also really like and the visual presentation and layout.
Lastly, the creator is very responsive and helpful.
Response from developer
😍 Thank you for writing such a great review. Happy to know you find value in Shimmr!
Worth it
Response from developer
😍 Thanks very much for your review. It's really great to hear Shimmr is of value to your daily life!
Actually listened to my suggestions!
I haven’t used the app in a long time like I used to but I check every one in a while.
It saddens me that some people are complaining over the paywall. Although I do understand the frustration that can cause since myself included is very tight on cash, we shouldn’t be so harsh on the maker of this app. This app has been running for almost a year or more if I’m not mistaken and I had nothing but good results on it. If I had money I would definitely wouldn’t mind paying for the subscription. Also people have to understand at some point the increase level of demand on the app also increases costs. 60 dollars a month doesnt honestly seem like “greed” to me. Just my two cents since this is coming from someone that understands how hard it is to write basic code let a long a full blown application.
Just had to give 5 stars because the creator actually would listens to feedback and provides its user with changes that are warranted.
Response from developer
Thanks so much for the kind words and for supporting the app - it really means a lot. It’s been a ton of work, so I’m glad to hear it’s been helpful to you! Just a quick correction: the subscription is $7/month, not $60 😅 Also, please drop me a message at hi@shimmr.app — I’d love to send you a 6-month free premium code as a thank you 💙 Updated: iPad version is now released :)
So bummed everything is behind a paywall now
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback — totally understand the frustration. Just to clarify, the majority of the original sounds and features are still completely free, just as before. The new paid options help fund ongoing development and improvements.
used to be good
Excellent app! Just a few wishes
It’s intuitive and easy to use, and it looks very clean too. I like the array of sounds and the fact that I can set a sound to go for as long as I need to. It’s very easy on my battery too so I can leave this on all night if I want.
A couple things I wish this app would have (not necessary and not a detractor, just a personal wishlist hehe) is 1.) the ability to add sounds to a mix (maybe this is already present but I didn’t see a way to do so), for instance if I wanted to listen to binaural beats but add in rain or a thunderstorm over it. 2.) I mostly use this on my iPad and it’s not built for said device; the bottom of the screen is cut off. Not a dealbreaker, just kind of a “huh” thing.
Again though it’s a brilliant app that doesn’t NEED these things, they would just be the cherry atop an already delightful cake :)
Response from developer
Thank you for you very informative review. The intention is to make it work for ipad and also add custom some creation at some point! Really happy you enjoy the app 🙏
Love it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Update ruined
Absolutely Loved this app until the update. Sad to see greed finally get this app, too and put a ton of stuff behind a paywall.
Disappointment is immeasurable, will be looking for another app.
Response from developer
Hey, I understand your frustration. As an early adopter I shall be offering you free access to premium. Please get in touch hi@shimmr.app
Subscription required
Response from developer
Hey , thanks for your reply. We tried to keep at least 30% of sounds still free which is the case. The subscription pricing is still trialing and we are looking for the balance to enable development costs and also giving great free tier. Please get in touch at hi@shimmr.app and we can talk further. Thanks !
Amazing!
Response from developer
🥰 thanks for your very nice review. Happy to hear you enjoy the app!
Love this app
Response from developer
🤩 Thanks very much for your great review. Using ambient sound while reading sounds cosy 😌
