# Sights and Sounds of the Sea Relaxation and Sleep > Customizable seaside scenes and sounds for relaxation and sleep. (iPhone/iPad app by David Penny.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sights-and-sounds-of-the-sea-relaxation-and-sleep/id855587441 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [David Penny](https://appshunter.io/developer/855587444) - Category: Health & Fitness, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.2 · 78 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-04-16 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sights-and-sounds-of-the-sea-relaxation-and-sleep/id855587441/reviews.md ## What is Sights and Sounds of the Sea Relaxation and Sleep? Fall alseep or just relax with the sights and sounds of the sea. This app is a fun and relaxing way to immerse yourself in a beautiful, customisable, ever-changing scene, set by the sea. Use it to take a few minutes 'vacation' during the middle of a busy day, or turn off the screen and just listen to the sounds of the sea as you fall asleep. What do people say about our app? Below is just a small selection of recent reviews from happy App Store customers: ~ Beautiful, Mindful and visually pleasing ~ ~ This app is amazing. Thank you for the relaxing sounds of weather ~ ~ Simply beautiful… ~ ~ This is a lovely app. The sounds effects are wonderful, very relaxing and the different options make it even more appealing ~ ~ Very nice to look at when you just want to relax for a few minutes ~ ~ It is attractive and extremely relaxing to listen to either day or nigt ~ ~ I can turn this on and just play it awhile and all my stresses just vanish ~ ~ The most beautiful relaxation and sleep aid app I've ever used ~ Children and adults will enjoy playing with the different settings. You can make it rain or snow, watch a spectacular lightning storm, add fog or just listen to the calming sound of the waves breaking the shoreline while sea gulls glide overhead — all from the comfort of your chair, sofa, or bed! Here are some ways you can enjoy this app: ~ put on your headphones, connect it to your Bluetooth device or dock, and enjoy the relaxing sounds of waves and the sea ~ put it on your desk or beside your chair, set the scene to change automatically, and you'll have a beautiful ever-changing screensaver to look at whenever you like ~ put it beside your pillow or on your bedside locker at night and let it keep you company as a nightlight to fall asleep to ~ set up the sleep timer, turn off the screen, and let the background ambient sounds of the sea take you to dreamland Features include: - 5 different lighthouses in total: - the original Lighthouse by the Sea - Poolbeg lighthouse, Dublin, Ireland * - Créac'h lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France * - Souter lighthouse, Tyne and Wear, England * - Haceta Head Light, Orgegon, USA * - lots of different weather options to chose from including: - clear - cloudy - rain * - lightning storm * - snow * - fog * - random scene generation - automatic scene change mode with timer * - landscape and portrait* mode - all original artwork, especially designed for iPad and iPhone Retina displays - audio soundtrack changes with the scenes - daytime or nighttime* settings - during the clear night* sky you can set the phase of the moon, including a lunar eclipse - shooting stars option - floating things (dandelions and cherry blossoms) - sleep timer so you can use it as nightlight — your device will to sleep by itself after the time you've set - sound/mute option * = in-App purchase The app is designed to work with as many iOS devices as possible but because of the graphical requirements performance may not be optimal on older devices (we haven't had any reports of this so far, but if you experience it, please get in touch at lighthouse@portablepoetry.com). ## Key features - Customizable seaside scenes - Dynamic weather effects (rain, snow, lightning) - Calming ocean wave sounds - Multiple lighthouse visuals - Sleep timer - Random scene generation - Day/night settings ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Extra lighthouses | Free | one-time | | Extra weather | Free | one-time | | Night time | Free | one-time | | Screensaver extras | Free | one-time | | Sponsor | Free | one-time | ## What do users think of Sights and Sounds of the Sea Relaxation and Sleep? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 😌 Highly relaxing and soothing experience - 🎨 Beautiful visuals and graphics - 🔊 Realistic and high-quality sound effects - ⚙️ Extensive customization options (weather, lighthouses, time of day, effects) - 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface - 🎯 Effective for sleep and stress relief - 🆓 Free base app with optional paid features - 🌙 Day/night mode and moon phases - 🎭 Variety of weather conditions and effects - 📱 Works as background audio **Cons** - 💰 Multiple separate purchases required for full features - 🐛 Screen size compatibility issues with newer iPhones - 🐛 Portrait mode orientation problem (upside down) - 🐛 Features become paid after updates (bait and switch) - ⚠️ Requires ringer on for sound to work - ⚠️ Cannot run in background when app is closed - 🐛 Bird sound toggle not functioning properly - 🐛 In-app purchase bugs and verification issues - 📉 Graphics considered ordinary by some users - ⚠️ Limited lighthouse variety **Commonly reported bugs** - Screen size incompatibility with recent iPhone models - Portrait mode displays upside down with charging port at top - Bird sound feature stops working after updates - In-app purchase verification failures (shows $0.00 but doesn't unlock features) - Snow feature inaccessible after recent updates - App crashes or performance issues - Slow app performance **Most requested features** - Full screen support for modern iPhone models - Dynamic wallpaper functionality - Ability to run app in background/lock screen - Gentle rain option in addition to storm rain - Ships or boats on the water - Seasonal scenes (falling leaves, blooming flowers, snow) - Customizable lighthouse appearance - Auto-cycling through settings at user-selected intervals - Daytime lighthouse visibility option - More lighthouse options and variety - Fireflies and additional visual effects - Ocean wave crashing sounds - Customizable plants and rocks on scenery ## Recent user reviews (10 of 102) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sights-and-sounds-of-the-sea-relaxation-and-sleep/id855587441/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 10 ⭐️ STARS! *2022-11-14, version 3.2.4* This app is unusually friendly and soothing. It is very welcoming, very easy to get used to, very easy to get into, and easy to relax with. I just think it’s a fantastic app! ### 5/5 — Very relaxing *2020-07-03, version 3.2.4* Love it! Thanks for making the features free too! ### 4/5 — Beautiful design, great sounds, easy to use. *2019-06-07, version 3.2.4* A lovely relaxing screensaver with beautiful sights and sounds of the sea. I purchased the night time mode and the extra settings for additional lighthouses and weather. Im not sure why I was charged separately for these...ended up paying £1.99 for the sounds/lighthouses and 99p for nighttime mode hence my reason for 4/5. Could someone check this for me? Other than this I do love the app. ### 5/5 — Relaxing, plenty of options *2019-05-20, version 3.2.4* I have enjoyed this app for many years, but PLEASE Update it to support new screen sizes of recent model iPhones. A full screen would enhance its visuals immensely. ### 3/5 — Mccat *2019-01-28, version 3.2.4* Would love to use it when I open. Otherwise, I like it. ### 5/5 — love this app *2018-09-25, version 3.2.4* good relaxing app i am using it starting today ### 5/5 — Lovely App. *2018-05-29, version 3.2.4* I did not think I would find such a great app when I searched sounds of the sea.I love the sea,the waves lapping on the shore and all the seaside noise and atmosphere.This app. is awesome. ### 5/5 — Love this relaxing app! *2018-01-24, version 3.2.4* I really enjoy the relaxing animations and peaceful water sounds (even plays in background); as well as ability to change weather conditions, lighthouses, night/day, and elements such as rain, birds, etc. Perfect! ### 5/5 — A delight *2017-09-20, version 3.2.4* Lovely sounds and visuals. Perfect for creating just the right background noise to help you relax. Whimsical and delightful. A happy find in the App Store. ### 5/5 — very nice looking app ... great lighthouses, weather and effects. *2017-08-20, version 3.2.4* very nice looking app ... great lighthouses, weather and effects. light houses: choose favorite and position weather: rain snow clear effects: milk weed seeds, seagulls, others sound of waves day or night phases of the moon plus eclipse Doug qa engineer / tester / enhancement suggester / helper Remember: if it's not broken, don't fix it, enhance it = coninuing improvement !! ## Frequently asked questions about Sights and Sounds of the Sea Relaxation and Sleep ### What does the Sights and Sounds of the Sea app do? This app provides a customizable, ever-changing seaside scene with accompanying sounds. It's designed to help users relax, de-stress, or fall asleep by immersing them in a visually pleasing and audibly calming environment. ### What are the key features of this relaxation app? Key features include customizable seaside scenes with various weather options like rain, snow, and lightning storms. It also offers multiple lighthouse visuals, dynamic day/night settings, random scene generation, and a sleep timer for use as a nightlight. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, certain elements, such as specific lighthouses, weather options, and modes, are available as in-app purchases. ### What devices is this app compatible with? The app is designed to work with as many iOS devices as possible, specifically optimized for iPad and iPhone Retina displays. Due to its graphical requirements, performance may vary on older devices. ### How can I use this app for relaxation or sleep? You can use it to take short breaks during the day by watching the dynamic scenes and listening to the sounds. At night, you can turn off the screen and use the sleep timer to let the ambient sounds of the sea help you fall asleep. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.4 — 2016-12-12 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes and minor improvements: 1. Changed wording of Sponsor in-app purchase to make it clear it will unlock All in-App purchases. Also if you already have purchased all In-Apps, this option is now disabled 2. Twitter button wasn't working Many of the features which before where available as part of the free App are now only available as in-App purchases. We didn't want to do this but we need to recover costs. Sometimes we might make some of them free for a limited period. Check our Twitter account to stay informed (@portablepoetry) or get in touch. If you like this app do please post a review or rate the app for this update — remember, even if you posted a review before, you can post a new one when there's a new update. We really, really appreciate positive feedback. ### 3.2.3 — 2016-12-07 This is just a minor fix for some small bugs. It also includes a new in-App purchase Sponsor which is a way to show your support for the app and also obtain all the in-app purchases in a single go at a nice discount. Thanks for all the reviews and ratings — we really appreciate them. Most of the features are now in-app purchases. Many of the features which before where available as part of the free App are now only available as in-App purchases. We didn't want to do this but we need to recover costs. Sometimes we might make some of them free for a limited period. Check our Twitter account to stay informed (@portablepoetry) or get in touch. If you like this app do please post a review or rate the app for this update — remember, even if you posted a review before, you can post a new one when there's a new update. We really, really appreciate positive feedback. ### 3.2.2 — 2016-11-09 First, thanks for all the reviews and ratings — we really appreciate them. This was a quick fixes and other minor UI improvements: - in certain circumstances it was no longer possible to get the in-app purchases — this is hopefull fully fixed now - Added a link to directly email for support etc. Please use email for problems as we have no way of contacting you if you use App Store reviews to report an issue - Control bar is now hidden when you change lighthouses - some other minor fixes to buttons that were not displaying correctly or working User 'iRaskalz' on the Canada iTunes store — please get in touch with lighthouse@portablepoetry.com to see if we can fix the problem you reported. We haven't been able to replicate it… In-App purchases are now no longer free — that was a special offer for loyal customers at the time of launch. If you didn't have time to avail of the offer and you are a loyal customer or have a good story to tell, get in touch (lighthouse@portablepoetry.com) and we'lll try to fix you up ;-) If you like this app do please post a review or rate the app for this update — remember, even if you posted a review before, you can post a new one when there's a new update. We really, really appreciate positive feedback. ### 3.2.1 — 2016-11-02 First, note that at lauch of this version (early November 2016), ALL OF THE IN-APP PURCHASES ARE FREE! Download them now (for FREE!) as this is for a limited time only. This is mainly as a courtesy to any of our loyal customers who already have the app, so that they can still access all of the features without paying for them. This is for a LIMITED TIME ONLY however. The price of an in-App purchased displayed at the moment of purchase — when it is free, it will indicate that it is free! If there is a non-zero price displayed, then it isn't free! :-) However, if by the time of reading this, the offer is no longer available and if you are a loyal customer or have a good story to tell :-), get in touch (lighthouse@portablepoetry.com) and we'lll try to fix you up ;-) Many of the features which before where available as part of the free App will now be only available as in-App purchases. We didn't want to do this but when the App first launched it wasn't free and we made enough revenue from it to just about *cover the cost of development*. Since then, we have made many, many improvements to the app, all for free. But things have changed a lot since then on the App Store and the App with its current pricing model (free with a single paying in-app purchase for extra lighthouses), is simply too expensive to maintain. So this is a last attempt to keep it going — by making some of the features available as in-App purchases. As well as this change, we also fixed the following bugs: - audio would sometimes stop working in certain settings and couldn't be turned back on. That is now fixed. - rotation has been changed so that portrait mode when activated (through the in-App purchase), rotates so that the device is dock-side down (as it should be). - various other little fixes and tweaks, but nothing major. If you like this app do please post a review or rate the app for this update — remember, even if you posted a review before, you can post a new one when there's a new update. We really, really appreciate positive feedback. ### 3.2 — 2016-10-17 This update is all about SOUND and AUDIO! If you just want to listen to the sounds of the sea as you fall asleep, then you're going to love this new version of App. Here's what we've done — we hope you like it: * Audio can now be controlled by the standard iOS music controls (e.g. swiping left etc, or from the lock screen) * You can fall asleep or just relax to just sounds of the sea if you like, using the timer to turn off the app automatically aft era certain time * You can advance through the different soundtracks (calm, windy, rain, thunder, etc.) * Sounds can now be played through connected Bluetooth speakers Also with this update * updated for iOS 10 * fixed some display issues in iPhone A future update will bring BOATS and new and improved ambient scenes tracks. Thank you for all the positive reviews, feedback and suggestions to improve the app. Most of the improvements below have come from the suggestions and feedback from users like you. In this release we: - fixed a bug where distant seagulls were not appearing - improved the graphics (especially where land meets sea) More improvements and features on the way. 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