# WaterSounds — Relax・Concentration

> App providing various water sounds for relaxation, concentration, and sleep. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomohiro Ohwada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watersounds/id1260518740 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomohiro Ohwada](https://appshunter.io/developer/991660409)
- Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 597 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watersounds/id1260518740/reviews.md

## What is WaterSounds?

It is an application that provides healing by water sound.
Enjoy various water sounds.

If you have any requests such as "I want this kind of water sound", please let me know in the review!

■ Features
・ Supports background playback
・ Automatic stop by widget timer is possible

■ Usage scene
・ When sleep is introduced
・ At the time of relaxation such as yoga, meditation
・ When you want to concentrate on study

## Key features

- Variety of water sounds
- Background playback
- Automatic stop timer
- Widget timer support
- Healing and relaxation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Development support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Support | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of WaterSounds?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎵 Authentic, high-quality water and nature sounds
- 🎚️ Adjustable volume control for individual sounds
- 🔀 Ability to layer multiple sounds simultaneously
- ⏱️ Built-in customizable timer feature
- 😴 Effective for relaxation and sleep
- 💰 Free application
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Wide variety of sound options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent playback - sounds don't play reliably
- 📖 Lack of help documentation or instructions
- 🔊 Volume levels vary inconsistently between sounds
- 🔋 Limited sound selection compared to user expectations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sounds fail to play intermittently
- App stops working unexpectedly
- Inconsistent audio output across different sound selections

**Most requested features**

- Headset play/pause button support
- AirPlay support
- Water fountain sounds (including tiered backyard fountains)
- Lake and pond sound options
- Stream and brook sound options
- More river and waterfall variations
- Increased maximum volume levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watersounds/id1260518740/reviews.md

### 3/5 — ちょっとなぁ

*2025-09-13*

ちょっとだけ音が少ないなぁ。でも他の人からは多く感じるかもしれません。

### 5/5 — Finally an app I can design to my needs!

*2025-03-06, version 1.4.0*

I absolutely love how I can play a few sounds at a time, adjust their volume and find my happy place! GENIUS!

### 2/5 — Sometimes it doesn’t play

*2025-01-21, version 1.3.2*

When I try to play sounds it works infrequently and there are no instructions or help that I can find to get it to work

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-08-09, version 1.3.2*

It’s amazing

### 5/5 — 🎼 Sailing …take me away ….

*2024-07-10, version 1.3.2*

These are authentic sounds. Very relaxing & peaceful. This app. has helped me to relax & fall asleep.

### 5/5 — Water sounds

*2024-05-22, version 1.3.2*

Very good. Loudness varies a bit with each picture. Good to put 2 on at the same time.

### 4/5 — Water sounds

*2024-05-04*

Very good. Loudness varies a bit with each picture. Good to put 2 on at the same time.

### 4/5 — Water sounds

*2024-03-23*

Very good. Loudness varies a bit with each picture. Good to put 2 on at the same time.

### 4/5 — Great app except…

*2024-01-21, version 1.3.2*

I love this app. I only wish it for stop/play when I press the play/pause button on my headset. This is the best water sound app I have found putter than being able to start and stop the sounds.

### 5/5 — Review

*2023-12-16, version 1.3.2*

Sometimes there is sound. Sometimes there isn’t. Very disappointing

## Frequently asked questions about WaterSounds

### What does this app do?

This application provides a collection of various water sounds designed to promote healing, relaxation, and concentration. It aims to help users relax, fall asleep, or focus on tasks by immersing them in soothing aquatic soundscapes.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include support for background playback, allowing you to listen to sounds while using other apps or with your screen off. It also offers an automatic stop timer, which can be controlled via a widget, ensuring the sounds turn off after a set period.

### How can I use this app?

This app is useful for introducing sleep, aiding relaxation during activities like yoga or meditation, and for enhancing concentration when studying. The customizable timer also makes it convenient for use during sleep or focused work sessions.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core features and sounds without initial cost, with additional content or features potentially available for purchase.

### What kind of sounds can I expect?

The app offers a variety of water sounds to enjoy. Users can also make requests for specific types of water sounds in the reviews, suggesting a commitment to expanding the sound library based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2026-02-16

Minor fix.

### 1.5.0 — 2025-10-03

Compatible with iOS26.
Library updated.

### 1.4.1 — 2025-04-18

Minor fix.

### 1.4.0 — 2025-02-13

Improved to allow playback at lower volume.

### 1.3.2 — 2023-08-18

Updated library.

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All apps by Tomohiro Ohwada: https://appshunter.io/developer/991660409

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