# Submerse — Rain and Nature Sounds > Personalized ambient soundscapes for sleep, focus, and relaxation. (iPhone/iPad app by James Officer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submerse/id6443730293 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [James Officer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648853402) - Category: Music, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 53 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-10-20 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submerse/id6443730293/reviews.md ## What is Submerse? Submerse yourself in your own soundscapes. Whether for sleep, to focus at work, or just for some ambiance, Submerse includes a variety of high-quality sounds that you can use for any mood or occasion. Features: - A meticulously hand-crafted list of high-quality sounds, with more being added all the time. - Includes the sounds of: rain, fireplace, waves, wind, birds, singing bowls, wind chimes, as well as static noise such as white, pink, or brown noise. - Combine an unlimited number of sounds at varying volumes. - The ability to save presets, so you can quickly retrieve your favourite soundscapes. - A "Cast Mode" feature that supports casting your custom soundscape to WiFi speakers such as Homepod speakers, Sonos speakers, or other devices on your network. - Built-in sleep timer. ## Key features - High-quality sound library - Unlimited sound mixing - Save custom presets - Cast to WiFi speakers - Built-in sleep timer ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Submerse Pro | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submerse/id6443730293/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Exactly what I’ve been looking for *2024-08-12, version 2.0.0* I love how this app is designed. It’s simple and effective. I finally get to create the type of soundscape/ sound environment that I like for when I go to sleep or if I’m in focus mode. And that’s always been a challenge - trying to find the right sound for my needs! Can’t wait to see what the developer has in store for the future of this app! 10/10 ### 5/5 — Can’t live without Submerse *2024-08-09, version 2.0.0* Submerse is so calming, I play it at nighttime to help me sleep and my kids love it too. I love being able to change sounds based on what I’m doing or feeling. ### 5/5 — One of my used apps! Love it! *2024-07-30, version 2.0.0* Submerse is a must-have for better sleep, calming anxiety, and staying focused. I’ve been using Submerse for about 6 months now and the app has a great mix of white noise and therapeutic tracks, perfect for any mood really! Its design is fantastic – super easy to use with lovely, subtle animations that I sometimes use for visual focus when meditating. The sound quality is excellent, and there's something for everyone. Highly recommend it! It’s my daily go-to! ### 5/5 — Great App *2022-10-29, version 1.0.2* Great App finally had a great night sleep! ### 5/5 — The perfect soundscapes app *2022-10-25, version 1.0.2* Having a 3 and 1 year old means I’ve tried many a white noise/soundscape app; this one is by far my favourite. The sound quality is lovely and the variety is excellent. Now even without the kids in our room we still sleep with some sort of white noise/nature sound. Submerse is wonderful. ## Frequently asked questions about Submerse ### What kind of sounds does Submerse offer? Submerse offers a meticulously hand-crafted list of high-quality sounds including rain, fireplace, waves, wind, birds, singing bowls, wind chimes, and static noises like white, pink, or brown noise. ### Can I combine multiple sounds in Submerse? Yes, Submerse allows you to combine an unlimited number of sounds at varying volumes to create your own unique soundscapes. ### Does Submerse have ads? No, Submerse does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted listening experience. ### Can I save my favorite sound combinations in Submerse? Absolutely. Submerse features the ability to save presets, allowing you to quickly retrieve your favorite soundscapes whenever you need them. ### Does Submerse support casting to other devices? Yes, Submerse includes a 'Cast Mode' feature that supports casting your custom soundscape to WiFi speakers such as Homepod speakers, Sonos speakers, or other devices on your network. ### Is Submerse available on all Apple devices? Submerse is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, ensuring compatibility across Apple's mobile ecosystem. ### How often is Submerse updated? Submerse was last updated on May 1, 2025, with version 3.1.0, indicating regular maintenance and potential additions of new sounds. ### What is the age rating for Submerse? Submerse has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.0 — 2026-09-03 Submerse 4.0 brings a major update to audio playback and AirPlay. - You can now play multiple sounds together through AirPlay. - You can change volumes of sounds in real time while using AirPlay. - Add or remove sounds without stopping playback. - Improved playback for sounds with spacing, such as birds and thunder. - Improved background playback and audio-route handling. - Faster casting with no audio-file preparation step. - General reliability and performance improvements. ### 3.1.0 — 2025-05-01 NEW: Reworked the audio tile design, this looks a lot better now than the boring old sliders of yore! NEW: Added a "Sound Spacing" feature. For sounds that support "randomness", you can now control the frequency in which sounds occur. For example, when using the Distant Thunder sound, you can have the rumbles occur more or less frequently. You can use the button next to the delete button to control this. NEW: Added a control to disable particle effects/animations (this can preserve battery life if your screen is unlocked and the app is open). NEW: Much improved error reporting to find and fix issues quicker. FIXED: Lots of general code improvements and fixes. ### 3.0.1 — 2024-12-02 This version primarily fixes an issue with sounds not looping correctly, but also includes some other small changes and improvements. ### 3.0.0 — 2024-11-27 Another big new release, but again mostly in terms of the core of the app. No big new features but the entire core of the app has been reworked to allow me to make some much bigger improvements moving forward. A lot of work went into this one and I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out! I have some feature ideas planned for the future, as well as looking to expand the sound library as soon as possible, so keep an eye (and an ear) out for that. Release Notes: - Rewrote the entire codebase (again). No file was left untouched, with almost everything being improved or refactored. The app is now much easier for me to work with and build upon moving forward. - Introduced the concept of "randomness" to sounds. Sounds in the library that are more intermittent (e.g. chimes, bird sounds), will now play randomly throughout their lifespan rather than as a fixed track like before. This helps reduce the "sameness" that could be experienced in previous versions of the app. This is also supported in Cast Mode! - Dramatically reduced the file size of most downloaded files (thanks to the codebase rewrite). - Generated cast Mode tracks are now longer. - I've added some brand new sounds, and almost every existing sound has either been updated, or completely changed! - NEW: Steady rain. - NEW: Distant Thunder - NEW: Wind in the Trees - NEW: Cicadas - NEW: Blackbird - NEW: Coqui Frogs - CHANGED: Light Rain - CHANGED: Heavy Rain - CHANGED: Nightingale - CHANGED: Wind Chimes - REMOVED: Thunder (replaced by Distant Thunder) - REMOVED: Dawn Chorus - REMOVED: Singing Bowl ### 2.0.0 — 2024-07-29 This version marks the big new update, so much so that we're now on version 2.0! On top of the new look, this version (like the last) will make extending the app in the future much easier. At this point the app has been largely rewritten from earlier versions. Here's what's changed: • New UI, app icon, and theme! The purple is no more, making way for something that feels a lot more sleek and modern. • Previously a new build of the app would have to be deployed each time I wanted to add a new sound to the app. Now though, new sounds can be added without requiring app updates! This should make extending the sound library in the future much simpler. • Reworked a bunch of internal code again. Reworking the sound library implementation was a big job that had a lot of trickle down effects that led to a lot of additional refactoring. • Added a "reset sound library" button to the settings drawer. This is more a safety measure in case the sound library gets stuck cached. • Moved around some settings drawer buttons. • Updated the images of some sounds. • Updated FAQ's. • UI polish in a bunch of areas. ## Apps similar to Submerse | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [iMusic - Offline Music Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imusic-offline-music-player/id1493949573) | 4.7 (134) | Free | Music | | [Drum Machine Loops Lite - Beat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-machine-loops-lite-beat/id1341413634) | 4.4 (83) | Free | Music | | [Soundscape - Ambient Sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundscape-ambient-sounds/id6723897648) | 4.8 (637) | Free | Music | | [nura](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nura/id1239463776) | 3.5 (137) | Free | Music | | [Good Things Festival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-things-festival/id1439893060) | — | Free | Music | | [Radio Australia - Radio AU](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-australia-radio-au/id1395914417) | 4.8 (104) | Free | 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 2026-09-09.*