# Chill: White Noise & Sleep — No subscription · Rain sounds

> Ambient soundscapes for sleep, relaxation, and focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Dave Cheng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chill-white-noise-and-sleep/id443096209 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dave Cheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/387308223)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.45/5 from 58 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2011-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chill-white-noise-and-sleep/id443096209/reviews.md

## What is Chill?

Sleep when you need to, focus when you have to, and relax when you want to.

Chill blocks out distracting noise with soothing, seamlessly looping sounds. Each one fills your screen with its own calm scene: falling rain, rolling waves, a flickering fire, a slowly turning fan.

SWIPE TO EXPLORE
Swipe left and right between sounds. Swipe up and down to try their variations.

- Rain: Light, Heavy, Thunderstorm, Shower
- Ocean: Open water, Shoreline, Low tide
- Nature: River, Rainforest, Crickets, Wind, Wind chimes
- Fire: Bonfire
- Fan: Ceiling fan, Desk fan, Box fan
- Noise: White, Pink, Brown
- Places: City street, Airplane cabin

MADE FOR SLEEP
- Sleep timer: stop playing after 15 minutes up to 8 hours
- Keeps playing in the background and with the screen locked
- Control playback from the Lock Screen, Control Center and headphones
- AirPlay to speakers and other devices
- Dark, gentle design that won't light up the room

NO SUBSCRIPTION, NO ADS
Light rain, open water, river, bonfire, ceiling fan, white noise, brown noise and city street are free to use for as long as you like, along with background play and the sleep timer. Full Version unlocks every other sound with a single purchase: pay once and it's yours for good, with nothing to renew. If you bought Full Version in an earlier version of Chill, restore it for free.

I'd love to hear how Chill could work better for you. Please get in touch any time.

## Key features

- Soothing ambient sound library
- Noise blocking capabilities
- Shutoff timer
- AirPlay wireless playback
- Ad-free option via in-app purchase

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Chill?

Reviews of Chill are mixed: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.4/5 from 58 App Store ratings. What users like most: great background noise, helps with focus and relaxation. Top complaints: ads interrupt experience, sound stops when phone locks. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 🎧 Great background noise
- 🧘‍♀️ Helps with focus and relaxation
- 😴 Aids in falling asleep
- 🎶 Wide variety of sounds
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔋 Low battery consumption
- 🏠 Useful for travel/away from home
- 👶 Helpful for babies
- 👂 Masks tinnitus
- 🏢 Blocks out office noise
- 💯 Worth paying for
- ✨ Unique sounds

**Cons**

- 😠 Ads interrupt experience
- 🔇 Sound stops when phone locks
- 🔊 Poor sound quality (tinny, staticky)
- 🎶 Limited song/sound selection
- 👎 Buttons near commercial links
- 🚫 No sound/nothing plays
- 🔄 Lost in-app purchase after restore
- 🔊 Airplane noise has click
- 🤔 Thunderstorm sound not realistic
- ⏳ App cuts off every 5 minutes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Buttons placed near commercial links
- No sound or noise at all
- Nothing plays
- Won't play any noises
- Stops playing when phone locks
- Doesn't allow to play sounds in the background
- Crashes after starting
- Lost in-app purchase after restore
- App reverts to free version after restore

**Most requested features**

- More sounds to choose from
- Update needed
- More creative sounds (nursery, chimes)
- Ability to play sounds in the background/when phone locks
- Timer to shut off sounds
- More ambient sounds like dessert
- Dark mode

## Is Chill safe?

Chill: White Noise & Sleep appears mostly safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Chill is 84 out of 100. This assessment is based on 58 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.4 out of 5. Of 58 App Store ratings, 89.7% point to a safe experience, 1.7% suggest some concerns, and 8.6% point to a risky experience.

## Is Chill legit?

Chill: White Noise & Sleep appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Chill is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chill-white-noise-and-sleep/id443096209/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Used to be free

*2026-10-19, version 2.1.1*

The previous sounds that were free at least are still free

### 1/5 — App used to be free

*2026-10-16, version 2.1*

This is utter b.s. This app used to be free and suddenly with an update you now have to pay? Forget that, I’ve deleted it. There are plenty of other free options.

### 1/5 — Shouldn’t charge for white noise

*2026-10-07, version 2.0.2*

Waste

### 5/5 — Chill: love it

*2022-09-13, version 1.3.1*

I rate this app highly. The perfect background with or without headphones, that has helped my focus. 

Download it: I think you’d be pleasantly surprised.

### 4/5 — update

*2021-07-05, version 1.3.1*

SOO GOOD. BAXK WHEN APPS WORKED WITHOUT ADDS. NEEDS AN UPDATE THO

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-02-16, version 1.3.1*

This app is all I wanted the only problem is there is not a lot of songs to choose from I mean sounds to choose one but there are some really good ones this app helps me calm down and that’s why I love it

### 5/5 — Very good

*2017-08-14, version 1.3.1*

I like the amount of sounds there are to choose from. I like the city sound, and the fire sound is great too. Great for relaxation.

### 1/5 — Chill it isn't.

*2016-02-02, version 1.3.1*

The buttons are placed near commercial links that you could care less about. Try putting your baby to sleep with gentle rain then a blaring commercial pops up. On top of that this review feature is not user friendly.

### 5/5 — Miracle sleep aid!

*2015-11-17, version 1.3.1*

Excellent app with a wide choice of sounds. No glitches so far and the sample sounds are sooo relaxing! Thank you for creating it!

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2015-05-22, version 1.3.1*

Pile of poo! First thing you get upon opening the app is adverts. Very annoying. Deleted immediately

## Frequently asked questions about Chill

### What does Chill do?

Chill helps you sleep, relax, and focus by blocking out distracting background noises and replacing them with a variety of soothing ambient sounds. It offers a library of sounds like rain, thunderstorms, white noise, and nature sounds to create a more peaceful environment.

### What are the key features of Chill?

Key features include a diverse library of soothing sounds, the ability to block out background noise, a shutoff timer to automatically stop playback, and AirPlay support for wireless audio streaming to compatible devices. Users can also remove ads through an in-app purchase.

### How much does Chill cost?

The app is free to download and use, and it is ad-supported. You have the option to remove the advertisements by making an in-app purchase, offering a completely ad-free experience.

### What kind of sounds are available?

The app offers a wide range of sounds including Airplane, Beach, City (traffic and chattering), Crickets, Fan (3 variations), Fire, Pier, Rainforest, Rain (Light and Heavy), River, Shower, Thunderstorm, White Noise, and Wind Chimes.

### Who is Chill for?

This app is designed for anyone who struggles with environmental noise affecting their sleep, concentration, or ability to relax. It's ideal for students, professionals, travelers, or anyone looking to create a more calming personal space.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-10-17

What's new:

- Sleep through the whole night: the sleep timer now goes up to 8 hours.

### 2.1 — 2026-10-08

What's new:

- Chill now speaks Japanese, German, French and Spanish, including every sound's name, the sleep timer and Full Version.
- Smoother scenes, and fuller rain on iPad.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-10-05

What's new:

- Enjoying Chill? Tap "Rate Chill" in the ⋯ menu to leave a review on the App Store. Now and then, during the day, Chill may also ask what you think. It never asks at bedtime.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-10-02

Bug fixes and improvements:

- Every sound now plays at the same volume, so switching sounds no longer jumps louder or quieter. The ceiling fan is louder.
- The Lock Screen no longer shows a LIVE badge, and sounds with an animated scene now show artwork there.
- Photo credits are corrected.
- When a preview of a Full Version sound ends, you're now offered the unlock every time.

### 2.0 — 2026-09-28

Chill 2.0 is a complete rebuild from the ground up.

- A new full-screen design: every sound has its own animated scene
- Swipe between sounds, and up and down between their variations
- New sounds: open water, wind, and pink and brown noise
- Smooth crossfades when you switch sounds
- Lock Screen, Control Center and AirPlay controls
- No more ads. Full Version is now a one-time unlock for every sound, and earlier purchases carry over.

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