Best Background Noise Relaxing Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to background noise relaxing or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 244+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Background Noise Relaxing Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1White Noise LiteWhite Noise LiteFree4.8★ (272K)YesNoJul 2026
2Relaxing Nature Songs and Melodies – White Noise Sounds for Sleep, Meditation,YogaRelaxing Nature Songs and Melodies – White Noise Sounds for Sleep, Meditation,YogaFreeNoYesMay 2026
3Ambiance by FabulousAmbiance by FabulousFree4.8★ (1.1K)NoNoJul 2026
4Background noise White calming night sounds of fanBackground noise White calming night sounds of fanFree1.5★ (6)NoNoMay 2026
5MonoNoiseMonoNoiseFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Simple White Noise AppSimple White Noise AppFreeNoNoJul 2026
7Relaxing Sounds, Sleep EasyRelaxing Sounds, Sleep EasyFree4.7★ (16K)YesYesJul 2026
8Noise: Comfort Noise for FocusNoise: Comfort Noise for FocusFreeYesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Background Noise Relaxing

White Noise Lite#1

White Noise Lite by TMSOFT

Sounds to Relax & Sleep Better
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(272K ratings)
FreeAds
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This app generates a variety of sounds to help users sleep, relax, and focus. It masks distracting noises, soothes babies, and can even help with headaches and tinnitus. Enjoy over 50 looped sounds with advanced mixing and alarm features.

What We Love

  • 💤 Helps with sleep
  • 🔊 Wide variety of high-quality sounds
  • 🎨 Ability to create custom mixes
  • 🕰️ Useful timer and alarm features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with sound stopping unexpectedly
  • 🔇 Inability to play in background while using other apps
  • 🔥 Concerns about overheating and battery drain
Ambiance by Fabulous#3

Ambiance by Fabulous by Fabulous

Relaxing Sounds & White Noise
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(1.1K ratings)
Free
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Discover unique audio soundtracks designed to enhance everyday experiences. Promote better sleep, reduce stress, improve productivity, and enhance creativity with a vast array of high-quality sounds.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Best app ever
  • 👍 Truly free
  • 👍 Amazing variety of sounds
  • 👍 High quality audio

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes with certain sounds
  • 🐛 Automatically shuts off after a few minutes
  • 🐛 Clunky interface

More Background Noise Relaxing apps to explore

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Background noise White calming night sounds of fan
Background noise White calming night sounds of fan
Background noise White calming night sounds of fan
by Alisa Unzhakova
Free

This app provides a calming fan sound to help users and babies sleep better. It masks ear ringing and promotes relaxation. Enjoy a more comfortable and restful night.

Calming fan soundWhite noise generationMasks ear ringing
🌟 Lifestyle
(6)
free
5
MonoNoise
MonoNoise
MonoNoise
Background Monotonous Sounds
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
6
Simple White Noise App
Simple White Noise App
Simple White Noise App
Noise for sleep & focus
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Relaxing Sounds, Sleep Easy
Relaxing Sounds, Sleep Easy
Relaxing Sounds, Sleep Easy
Breathe Meditate Feel Peaceful
Free

Discover inner peace with a wide variety of soothing sounds designed to aid relaxation, meditation, and sleep. Enjoy features like a sleep timer and background listening to enhance your experience. This app has been trusted by millions for over five years.

Sleep TimerBackground ModePhoto Mode
💪 Health & Fitness
(16K)
subscription
8
Noise: Comfort Noise for Focus
Noise: Comfort Noise for Focus
Noise: Comfort Noise for Focus
Sound barrier for study, sleep
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
9
Noise Machine - Brown, White
Noise Machine - Brown, White
Noise Machine - Brown, White
Pink, green background sounds
Free

Drift off to sleep, enhance focus, or simply relax with a variety of scientifically accurate noise types. This app offers brown, green, pink, and white noise, along with a sleep timer and the ability to mix sounds. Control playback with Siri and enjoy a beautiful, dark mode interface.

High-quality noise generationIntegrated sleep timerMix noise with other app audio
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds
Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds
Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds
Relaxing rain sleeping sounds
Free

Create personalized soundscapes for relaxation, sleep, meditation, and stress relief. Mix high-quality natural and artificial sounds from various environments, enhanced with binaural beats and isochronic tones. Features a timer and background playback for uninterrupted tranquility.

Customizable sound mixesVariety of environmental soundsBinaural beats and isochronic tones
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
11
WhiteNoise Relax
WhiteNoise Relax
WhiteNoise Relax
Sleep, Focus, Meditate
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
12
NOISE - relax, focus, sleep
NOISE - relax, focus, sleep
NOISE - relax, focus, sleep
Nature and urban sounds
Free

This app offers a variety of natural and urban ambient sounds to help you relax, focus, and find calm. Immerse yourself in environments like forests, coffee shops, or trains to escape daily stress and soothe your mind.

Variety of natural soundsUrban ambient soundscapesRelaxation aid
💪 Health & Fitness
(24)
free with in-app purchases
13
Island Vault: Relax and Sleep
Island Vault: Relax and Sleep
Island Vault: Relax and Sleep
Ambient Music & Soundscapes
Free

Create a personalized auditory sanctuary with a vast library of ambient music and nature soundscapes. Mix and match layers for sleep, relaxation, or focus, enhanced by cinematic visuals and a sleep timer for a tranquil experience.

90+ ambient soundscapesSunlounger Mixer to blend nature layersSleep timer with gentle fade-out
💪 Health & Fitness
(10)
freemium
14
NoiseZ: Soothing Sleep Sounds
NoiseZ: Soothing Sleep Sounds
NoiseZ: Soothing Sleep Sounds
Relaxing background noises
Free

This app provides a vast library of soothing sounds and bedtime stories to help users relax, reduce stress, and achieve deeper, more restful sleep. It offers customizable features like timers and background playback, making it ideal for both adults and babies struggling with insomnia or anxiety.

100+ soothing soundsBedtime storiesCalming anxiety
💪 Health & Fitness
(253)
free with in-app purchases
15
Relax white noise sleep sounds
Relax white noise sleep sounds
Relax white noise sleep sounds
Improve your sleep or relax
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Ambi: Green Noise Nature Sound
Ambi: Green Noise Nature Sound
Ambi: Green Noise Nature Sound
Brown, Pink, White, Purple
Free

Create your ideal audio environment for focus, relaxation, or sleep. Mix and match a variety of soothing sounds like rain, ocean waves, and nature ambiences, with adjustable volumes for a personalized experience. This app offers a minimal design and works offline.

Mix multiple soundsAdjustable volumesOffline functionality
🏥 Medical
(83)
free with in-app purchases
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Chill Out Relaxing Music
Chill Out Relaxing Music
Chill Out Relaxing Music
sleep & relaxation experience
Free

Experience a personalized sleep and relaxation journey with calming tones and beautiful visuals. This app helps you unwind after a stressful day, promoting feelings of calm and happiness.

Personalized relaxation experienceCalming tones and soundsBeautiful background visuals
🎵 Music
(7)
free
18
White Noise+ Relaxing Sounds
White Noise+ Relaxing Sounds
White Noise+ Relaxing Sounds
Create Natural Soundscapes
Free

Craft personalized ambient soundscapes for relaxation, meditation, and sleep. Mix and match over 80 distinct sounds with intuitive controls to create your ideal auditory environment. Features include background playback, timers, and Apple Watch support.

80 distinct soundsCreate custom soundscapesBackground playback
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Box Fan Noise Sleep Sounds
Box Fan Noise Sleep Sounds
Box Fan Noise Sleep Sounds
White Noise & Rain to Relax
Free

This app generates soothing ambient sounds, including realistic fan noises and nature soundscapes, to aid sleep, focus, and relaxation. It offers customizable noise colors and a sleep timer for a peaceful experience without distractions.

Realistic fan sounds (box, ceiling, standing, desk)Multiple noise colors (white, pink, brown, green)Nature and ambient soundscapes
💪 Health & Fitness
(18)
freemium
20
Green Noise - Calm Ambience
Green Noise - Calm Ambience
Green Noise - Calm Ambience
Sleep and Relax Sounds App
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Background Noise Relaxing

What are the best background noise relaxing apps for iPhone?
White Noise Lite tops our background noise relaxing apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 272K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top background noise relaxing apps we rank are free to download, including White Noise Lite and Relaxing Nature Songs and Melodies – White Noise Sounds for Sleep, Meditation,Yoga.
White Noise Lite shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 244+ background noise relaxing apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app generates a wide range of sounds designed to help users sleep, relax, and improve focus. It works by masking distracting ambient noises, which can be beneficial for falling asleep, staying asleep, and reducing stress.
Key features include over 50 perfectly looped sounds, background audio support, a revolutionary Mix Pad editor for creating custom soundscapes, an advanced alarm and timer system with natural fade-in/out, and a full-screen digital clock.