# Dark Noise: Ambient Sounds — user reviews > 373 indexed App Store user reviews of Dark Noise by Dark Noise LLC, rated 4.80/5 from 3,622 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-noise-ambient-sounds/id1465439395/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-noise-ambient-sounds/id1465439395.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,240 · 4★ 212 · 3★ 63 · 2★ 26 · 1★ 81 ## What do users think of Dark Noise? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Excellent sound quality - 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use - 💡 Ability to create custom mixes - 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases - 👍 Seamless integration across Apple devices - 👍 Helpful for focus and relaxation - 👍 Variety of soothing sounds - 👍 Attractive and polished design **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches - 💰 Subscription model may be expensive for some - 🔇 Limited free sound options - 🔇 Lack of stereo support for some sounds - 🔇 Inconsistent volume levels between sounds - 🔇 Repetitive nature of some sound loops **Commonly reported bugs** - Saved custom mixes randomly losing sounds - Playback issues when switching between devices - Inconsistent behavior when using with AirPods **Most requested features** - Add more nature-based sounds (e.g. wind, waves, snowstorm) - Implement sound mixing and layering capabilities - Provide an Apple Watch app - Add binaural beats and other therapeutic sounds - Improve Siri and Shortcuts integration ## Newest reviews (10 of 373) ### 2/5 — Too expensive *2026-07-15, version 3.5.2* There’s no world in which a noise app should cost anywhere near this much ### 3/5 — Nice app, dated sounds *2026-04-26, version 3.5.2* The overall design and execution of the app are nice, however, some of the sounds sound a bit dated (e. g. „Thunderstorm“ with tinny rain sounds, „Heavy Rain“ sounds like it’s been recorded in a car). ### 2/5 — Good app horrible dev support *2026-02-25, version 3.5.2* The app itself is good, good variety of sounds. Developer support is one of the worst I’ve experienced. I’m not renewing my subscription ### 5/5 — My weird tendencies paid off *2026-02-04, version 3.5.2* So I was just scrolling through settings as any normal person does right when they download an app… And I come across “Unnamed Goose Mode” It said not to enable it, but… me being me, of course I did. Changed my life. Immediate five stars. Whoever thought of that, you have my utmost respect. On another note, the two free app icons are adorable. And way better than the default, I must say. Very skilled artistry! ### 5/5 — Kyle Ryan *2026-01-31, version 3.5.2* New ### 5/5 — Solution to really block out all surrounding speech *2026-01-23, version 3.4.3* Using the rain sound with AirPods Pro, noise cancelation on, is incredible for blocking out surrounding people speaking if you are easily distracted. It really helps as I have ADHD but need to spend time focusing on spreadsheets from time to time. ### 1/5 — Can’t get your icon off my computer screen *2026-01-22, version 3.4.3* Can’t get your icon off my computer screen. ### 4/5 — Great sound quality *2026-01-18, version 3.5.2* The quality of the sounds is nice and the mixing ability is fantastic. Good stuff, been using this app for years and years. That said, the $80 lifetime price tag is steep. I understand devs have to eat too but that’s more than a handmade pure silk pillowcase costs and it’s a similar sleeping-related luxury. ### 5/5 — Best Ambient Sounds App *2026-01-14, version 3.4.3* It is definitely one of the least bloated, straight to the point, well designed app. I’ve been using it since its TestFlight days and I’ve never used any other app ever since. I made up my perfect sound mix I call cozy storm to drown voices around me and it has helped me be more productive (less distracted by everything around me) ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2026-01-03, version 3.5.2* Def great download ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Prevents closure *2026-07-06, version 3.4.3* The app requires a subscription upon launch. When I tried to close the window, the app refused to close, and I was only able to do so through the System Monitor. ### 1/5 — Not a free app *2026-06-30, version 3.4.3* This app is listed as free when you filter in the App Store for free apps. It is not. Upon opening the app, you are immediately trapped in a "choose your paid plan" step and you have to force quit the app to close it. ### 1/5 — Free Plan is Useless *2026-06-28, version 3.5.2* If I give them money I might find this useful. As is, in the test it for free version before handing over credit info, it is useless. What I can see suggests that if I did pay up I would need to spend time figuring out on my own what sounds to use and how to configure them for a specific goal. AI told me to junk this app and just to use the built in background sounds in the iPhone and layer over that a soundscape like ocean waves. That seems easier and less frustrating. ### 1/5 — malware *2026-06-16, version 3.4.3* Upon installation, it immediately prompts for payment. It does not accept any commands other than force quitting. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-05-31, version 3.4.3* Ask to subscribe right away, the prompt comes with a dialogue box with no option to close. Annoying!! ### 1/5 — Useless app after turning to a subscription only app *2026-05-22, version 3.5.2* Bought this app back in 2020 only to realize that 99% of the noise is locked behind a paywall. Do yourself a favor and just buy a white noise machine so you don’t deal with this type of business model. ### 1/5 — Çok iyi ya *2026-05-05, version 3.5.2* Kullanıcılar için daha çok sesin kilidi açılmalı bence ve kütüphane de olmalı büyük çapta bir uygulama olmalı. Ama ne yalan söyleyeceğim benim gibi kullanıcılar büyük ihtimalle tek bir sese bağlı kalıyor ve sadece o sesi dinliyor. Mesela ben beyaz gürültüyü çok seviyorum ve ders çalışırken veya odak gerektiren işler yaparken onu dinliyorum. Ama uyurken lullaby açarak uyuyorum. Mükemmel bir uygulama❤️ ### 1/5 — Dark Noise? Dark Patterns! *2026-04-28, version 3.4.3* Die App zwingt gleich beim Start zum Kauf von Abos - wer nicht zahlt, kann sie nicht nutzen. Dass es sowas 2026 noch gibt … App wird direkt wieder gelöscht. ### 1/5 — Absurd price, previous purchase not honored *2026-03-24, version 3.5.2* I bought “lifetime”, then they changed to subscription model and removed all features I paid for. Now they are back to “lifetime”. App offers just a few sounds - I’d happily pay small subscription, but I can’t support predatory “lifetime” scam-like behaviour… ### 1/5 — It will not delete! *2026-03-17, version 3.4.3* I was looking into this app but when I decided to delete it, it has no option to delete. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome Value *2026-08-28, version 3.4.3* I like “Spaceship Engine” a lot. ### 5/5 — Fantastic sleep aid *2026-08-23, version 3.5.2* I’ve been using this since the good old days and have been grandfathered into premium. It’s an amazing sleep aid for me and I love being able to blend sounds together. No clue why but airplane noise makes me get to sleep very quickly. Love this app ### 5/5 — Best app 🤌🏻 *2026-07-17, version 3.5.2* I love it. There’s a great selection of noises and getting and staying asleep is so much easier. Especially good with noise-cancelling headphones. Best app I’ve ever paid for. ### 5/5 — Love the ability to create my own mixes *2026-06-28, version 3.5.2* This is a great app for anxiety. It helps keep your environment calm and to your liking. I use it all day every day! ### 5/5 — LOVE THIS!!! *2026-06-17, version 3.5.2* Please add more sounds! I’m obsessed! ### 5/5 — So good *2026-06-10, version 3.5.2* So thankful for this app. Helps me immensely with my insomnia ### 5/5 — Yesss *2026-05-03, version 3.5.2* the gray noise is so amazingggg i got this originally for my ADHD bc there’s that one beep sound kinda thing that like completely silences your brain but this app didn’t have it :( still love it for white noise though :D ### 5/5 — So good *2026-04-14, version 3.5.2* So thankful for this app. Helps me immensely with my insomnia ### 5/5 — Beautiful App *2026-03-14, version 3.5.2* This app is great. Its simple, uncluttered interface gives users access to a rich soundscape of soothing audio. Excellent sleep companion and pairs well with deep focus sessions as well. Would love to see an Apple Watch app—being able to use Dark Noise at night without reaching for my iPhone would be a huge benefit to sleep hygiene. Thank you for your work on this app! ### 5/5 — すごく落ち着く神アプリ *2026-03-06, version 3.5.2* 特別高い額を要求されるわけでもないサブスク課金をするだけでたくさんの種類のサウンドを聴くことができ、作業や睡眠にピッタリです。 また、アプリアイコンの種類を多くの選択肢から選べる上にウィジェットもスタイリッシュ且つ即再生できるので利便性とオシャレさが感じられます。 そしてかなり楽しいのが、アプリにある好きな音を好きなバランスでミックスしてオリジナルのサウンドを作れる機能です。自分は特定のシーンや好きな小説などの作品をイメージして創作して楽しんでます。 日常のいろいろなタイミングでそっと安らぎと楽しさをくれるアプリだと思います！ --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*