# Relaxing Nature - Relax & Sleep Better — user reviews > 87 indexed App Store user reviews of Relaxing Nature by Rory Buckley, rated 2.20/5 from 9 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-nature-relax-and-sleep-better/id496077433/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relaxing-nature-relax-and-sleep-better/id496077433.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 4 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (13 of 87) ### 2/5 — Blank *2021-04-06, version 2.7* 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 ### 2/5 — Scenes Don’t Load :( *2020-02-13, version 2.7* 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, version 2.7* It seems like I can hear the water sound loop every few seconds. Source sound not long enough. ### 4/5 — Relaxing, beautiful experience *2017-09-07, version 2.7* Bugs fixed, reinstalled the app. Beautiful. What I was looking for. ### 2/5 — Still bugs *2017-04-01, version 2.6.1* 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. ### 2/5 — Like a log fire video *2016-06-17, version 2.6* Like one of those log fire videos, the moving images are pleasantly comforting to watch. However, the sounds did not play for me, while the showing of ads, which you have to click away, make this free version useless. ### 2/5 — Don't buy premium *2016-04-19, version 2.6* I love the app so I decided to buy the premium- I wish I'd read the reviews first! It won't load, and just stays frozen with the error message until I turn off my iPad. ### 4/5 — Relax and watch *2016-02-13, version 2.6* Relax videos - high quality visuals that put you in a good frame of mind to recover from stress! For all hard workers ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2016-02-12, version 2.6* Amazing sounds and beautiful scenery. Great app to have when you want to relax. The sleep timer function is very convenient if you're playing the sounds to fall asleep. ### 4/5 — Beau... zen... *2016-02-11* C'est beau, c'est zen, c'est relaxant... Bref, c'est à essayer. ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2016-02-10, version 2.6* Highly detailed, beautiful imagery and great soothing background sounds. This needs an Apple TV version. ### 3/5 — Good "zen" music and pictures *2015-12-16, version 2.5* I like the one titled "zen" music and most of the pictures. ### 5/5 — Great and Relaxing *2015-08-29, version 2.5* The app is great, and the in app purchases, which are very reasonable, carry over between devices, it just looks like you have to purchase them again when you first install it on another device. After you hit accept on the purchase it will recognize that you already bought it and you'll get it on your new device for free. The sounds are very relaxing and the ability to mix them is a lot of fun. Got this to help my son go to sleep and it helped for the few weeks he needed it, now it's a fun app to use for relaxation for the whole family ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Background *2023-08-18, version 2.7* None of the backgrounds work on my phone ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-07-25, version 2.7* 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. ### 1/5 — No Ideal *2021-03-29, version 2.7* Noting but a black screen & I paid to upgrade! Getting a refund. Do not recommend. ### 1/5 — Bummed *2018-10-15, version 2.7* 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 ### 1/5 — In app purchase not working *2016-08-15, version 2.6* I paid for the extra scenes and they worked yesterday. Now the screen is black when I try to access these scenes. Waste of my money. No app support. ### 1/5 — Don't waste $ *2016-04-14, version 2.6* Paid for extra sounds and scenes. Installation failed every time. cNo response from developer. Don't pay for upgrades! ### 1/5 — Annoying! *2015-07-22, version 2.5* The second I opened the app after downloading it, an ad pops up. I close it and before I know it, another one pops up. Within probably 15 seconds, three ads pop up before I can even figure out how the app even works, which there was no sound. Immediately deleted it. I'm looking for something to relax me, not frustrate me. ### 1/5 — App doesn't work! *2015-01-26, version 2.4* I bought the app as liked moving scenery but can't get sound with it, so it's absolutely no good to me. ### 1/5 — VERY DISAPPOINTING *2014-06-07, version 2.3.4* I took advantage of the in-app purchase option, so that I could have many fabulous sounds to choose from. After purchasing, I immediately clicked on "Storm" and looked forward to it lulling me to sleep. I was, and am, so disappointed. It does not loop properly. There is a huge pause before it starts again. The sound file is approximately 40 seconds long, and interrupts each time with silence and an obvious, loud re-start. I'm not happy that I paid for this very weak, poorly constructed, unprofessional app. I do not recommend it to others. :| ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Stars-by 👑👼🏼♿️ *2016-09-02, version 2.6.1* Upd8: I cleared my old review & since it was upd8ed Aug of 2016 I thought I'd download again 2 c if there r any improvements. I have a NU iPhone SE. The app sez "rot8 2 activ8" I rot8ed. Upside down. Sideways. All ways. STILL does not do anything!! Clearly this app is XCLUSIVE. As in XCLUDING all other devices xcept the iPhone 6, 6s, & the pluses of those 2 models. BUT... U guys redeemed yourselves! I FINALLY got the pack I purchased back in March! & the app works perfectly on my iPadPro. 😊 ### 5/5 — Use more than one sound *2016-08-23, version 2.6.1* One thing that is cool is that you can activate more than one sound ex ocean, wind, zen music. To my surprise all of the sounds blend so well together and they truly are relaxing. I have trouble sleeping so I believe this will help me chill out.. ### 5/5 — Great App *2016-03-06, version 2.6* Really great sounds and nice sound quality. The graphics are also very soothing. Well done. ### 5/5 — Nice sounds *2016-02-26, version 2.6* Lovely background sounds. Good selection. Variable timer. Good for centering or sleep. ### 5/5 — WOW!!! *2016-02-24, version 2.6* This app is amazing. Just tested it for one day. I work hard and this app helps me get relaxed and get good rest. Very very useful!!!! ### 5/5 — Chilled *2016-02-22* Nice app to relax i bit. i like it 👍🏼 ### 5/5 — Just relax *2016-02-14, version 2.6* Useful app to have if you meditate or do yoga. The music, background sounds and scenery are perfect. Its also very easy to use. Just swipe left and right to change the scene. ### 5/5 — Serene *2016-02-13, version 2.6* A wide selection of relaxation background sounds and beautiful scenes - very high quality HD scenery. Great app to use when you want to de-stress. ### 5/5 — Relaxation is good *2016-02-12, version 2.6* Love the sounds. They make me feel at ease. ### 5/5 — Fabulous *2016-02-12, version 2.6* Love how you can mix the sounds and music --- *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 2026-08-25.*