# Relaxing Nature - Relax & Sleep Better — Nature Scenes & Sounds

> Live nature scenes and ambient sounds for relaxation and sleep. (iPhone/iPad app by Rory Buckley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-nature-relax-and-sleep-better/id496077433 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rory Buckley](https://appshunter.io/developer/490849322)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-nature-relax-and-sleep-better/id496077433/reviews.md

## What is Relaxing Nature?

Unwind and relax as you open your very own magic window to the beauty of our natural world with a stunning selection of real live motion nature scenes. While enjoying your breathtaking views, you can also listen to ambient nature sounds & music.

Relaxing Nature is the perfect choice for:

• General relaxation, meditation & yoga.
• Background ambience for home & work environments.
• To use as a sleep aid (using the sleep timer).

All scenes loop seamlessly & are built into the app - saving you any unnecessary worry with bandwidth and network issues.

Background sounds & music can be played individually or mixed together, with each sound having its own individual volume control.

To get the full relaxation experience, we strongly recommend that you consider taking advantage of the upgradable features that the app has to offer:

• The Lake & Beach Scenes Collection - 4 additional scenes to add to your collection.
• The Premium Scenes Collection - 6 stunning HD scenes currently featured in our Apple TV app.
• Unlock all sounds - get the full background ambience experience by unlocking this upgrade.

## Key features

- Live motion nature scenes
- Ambient nature sounds
- Customizable sound mixing
- Sleep timer
- Offline content access
- HD scene collections

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 12 New Sounds and Remove Adverts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lake and Beach Scenes Collection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Nature Scenes Collection | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Relaxing Nature?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 😌 Soothing and relaxing experience
- 🖼️ Beautiful HD scenery
- 🎶 Great sound quality
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for meditation and sleep
- 💡 Ability to mix sounds
- ⏱️ Convenient sleep timer
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Visually stunning and immersive
- 💰 Good value for price

**Cons**

- ⚫ Blank or black screen issues
- 💸 In-app purchases not working
- 🔇 No sound or audio issues
- ⚠️ Ads can be disruptive
- ⏳ Short sound loops
- 🔄 Upgrade issues after reinstallation
- 📱 Device compatibility problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Backgrounds not working
- App gives blank screen
- Paid upgrades not loading
- Purchased scenes are gone
- In-app purchases not working
- Upgraded images not available after closing and reopening
- App closes down on iPad after purchase
- Sound loops have long fade/pause
- Purchased sounds not working
- First two video pictures won't play sound
- Sound doesn't loop properly with a pause
- Installation of extra sounds and scenes failed

**Most requested features**

- More orchestral and cello selections
- Brief guided meditation option
- Ability to save favorite scenes/sounds
- Option to shut off the time display
- Add more scenes with updates
- Apple TV version
- Option to listen to sounds without visuals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-nature-relax-and-sleep-better/id496077433/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Background

*2023-08-18*

None of the backgrounds work on my phone

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-07-25*

Paid for the app. Rotate screen to make it start and only gives me a blank screen, no sound, no picture. Disappointing and frustrating to have spent money to get an app that does nothing.

### 2/5 — Blank

*2021-04-06*

Not worth the price screen was blank . I tried to fix it deleted app reinstalled it and tried to restore purchases it wanted me to pay for them again. App not worth it will never use it again

### 1/5 — No Ideal

*2021-03-29*

Noting but a black screen & I paid to upgrade! Getting a refund. Do not recommend.

### 2/5 — Scenes Don’t Load :(

*2020-02-13*

The scenes are short but it’s ok. I paid for the extra scenes and the screen is just black :(

### 3/5 — Sound samples are too short

*2019-10-29*

It seems like I can hear the water sound loop every few seconds. Source sound not long enough.

### 1/5 — Bummed

*2018-10-15*

I loved it, but the premium scenes are gone—I just get a black screen (I purchased both the Lake and Beach and the Premium Collections).
Edit: Haven’t heard a word. Going down to one star and deleting the app.

### 1/5 — Ms

*2017-09-29, version 2.7*

Do not waste your money on in app purchases, they do not load

### 4/5 — Relaxing, beautiful experience

*2017-09-07*

Bugs fixed, reinstalled the app.  Beautiful.  What I was looking for.

**Developer response:** Version 2.7 fixes an issue with the in-app purchase downloads. The app should now run as expected.

### 2/5 — Still bugs

*2017-04-01*

Bought this and upgraded both sets of images & sound. Closed & when tried to reopen upgraded images not available & requesting buy again. Disappointed at the moment.

## Frequently asked questions about Relaxing Nature

### What does the Relaxing Nature app do?

This app provides a virtual escape into nature, featuring live motion nature scenes and ambient sounds. It's designed to help users relax, meditate, create background ambiance for their environment, and improve sleep quality with a built-in sleep timer.

### What are the key features of Relaxing Nature?

Key features include a selection of real live motion nature scenes, ambient nature sounds and music that can be mixed and individually controlled, seamless looping scenes, and offline access to all content. Users can also purchase additional scene collections and unlock all sounds.

### How much does Relaxing Nature cost?

The app is free to download and use, offering a core set of features. Additional content, such as the Lake & Beach Scenes Collection, Premium Scenes Collection, and unlocking all sounds, are available through in-app purchases.

### Is Relaxing Nature compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app is available on mobile devices. The description mentions an Apple TV app for premium scenes, suggesting a focus on platforms that support visual and audio experiences.

### What are common use cases for Relaxing Nature?

Common use cases include general relaxation, aiding meditation and yoga practices, providing calming background ambiance for home or work, and using it as a sleep aid with the integrated sleep timer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2017-09-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.

### 2.6.1 — 2016-08-16

Minor bug fixes & improvements

### 2.6 — 2016-02-09

• 6 new purchasable nature scenes have been added.
• Minor fixes & improvements.

### 2.5 — 2015-07-07

• Improved volume control sliders.
• Sound loop fixes.
• iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus support.
• Audio background mode is now available.

Thanks for using the Relaxing Nature app. If you like using the app, please consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

### 2.4 — 2014-08-03

- Audio Improvements & fixes
- New App Icon
- Visual Improvements

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All apps by Rory Buckley: https://appshunter.io/developer/490849322

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