FocuSound vs Backyard

Open, tap, play - FocuSound gives you instant access to ambient sounds for sleep, focus, and relaxation. No login required, no subscriptions, just pure audio. KEY FEATURES: * Mix up to 6 sounds simultaneously with individual volume control * 16 high-quality ambient sounds: white noise, rain, ocean, forest, bonfire, and more * Sleep timer with smart fade-out (15, 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes) * Background playback - sounds continue when screen is off * Offline-first - all sounds bundled, no internet required * Zero friction - open app and start playing in under 3 seconds SOUND LIBRARY: Natural: Rain, Thunderstorm, Ocean, Stream, Forest, Wind White Noise: White, Pink, Brown noise Ambient: Bonfire, Cricket, Cafe, Train Fans: Ceiling Fan, Box Fan, Car Road SLEEP TIMER: Set your perfect sleep duration with preset buttons or custom timer (1-999 minutes). Sounds gradually fade out over 10 seconds for a peaceful transition to silence. INTUITIVE MIXING: Create your ideal soundscape by layering multiple sounds. Each sound has independent volume control. Save your favorite mix for instant recall. PRIVACY: FocuSound respects your privacy - no analytics, no tracking, no account required. Your sound preferences are saved locally on your device. Perfect for: - Falling asleep to calming ambient sounds - Blocking distractions while studying or working - Meditation and relaxation sessions - White noise for baby sleep - Tinnitus relief

Simply design your own peaceful soundscape and immerse yourself in creative work. Backyard is a sound gardening app where you create your own space using nature's sounds. Place 70+ biophilic spatial audio icons on your canvas. Adjust size to control volume. Move position to shape the space around you. Garden your own backyard, your way. Every icon is a sound library — carefully crafted, recorded, and designed by sound artists. Nature sounds calm the mind and rest the brain. Stay just 5 minutes in your sound garden. Free - 10 spatial audio icons with individual customization - 30-second preview of Today's Backyard — curated daily - Save up to 3 backyards Subscription - Full access to 70+ biophilic spatial audio icons with individual customization - Save unlimited backyards for focus, walk, sleep & meditation — with playback timer - Today's Backyard — curated fresh, every day - New icons added every month - Background playback Privacy Policy: https://www.my-backyard.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.my-backyard.com/terms