Best Calming Music Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our calming music list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Calming Music Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Relaxing Music - Calm & SleepRelaxing Music - Calm & SleepFree4.7★ (2.6K)YesYesSep 2026
2Calming Music - Sleep & RelaxCalming Music - Sleep & RelaxFreeNoYesJul 2026
3Calming Sounds & MusicCalming Sounds & MusicFreeYesNoMay 2026
4CalmCalmFree4.8★ (2M)YesYesSep 2026
5Calm Radio - Music to RelaxCalm Radio - Music to RelaxFree4.7★ (4K)YesYesAug 2026
6White Noise Relax Sleep SoundsWhite Noise Relax Sleep SoundsFree4.6★ (823)NoYesAug 2026
7BetterSleep: Relax and SleepBetterSleep: Relax and SleepFree4.7★ (391K)NoYesSep 2026
8Sleep Sounds White Noise, RainSleep Sounds White Noise, RainFree4.8★ (34K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Calming Music

Relaxing Music - Calm & Sleep#1

Relaxing Music - Calm & Sleep by Piotr Kaluzynski

Soothing Deep Sleep Sounds
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(2.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a wide variety of soothing sounds and music to help you relax, de-stress, and improve sleep quality. It includes nature sounds, spa music, and meditation tracks designed to promote inner peace and concentration.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Effective for sleep
  • 👍 Variety of relaxing music
  • 🔒 No ads disrupting music
  • 👍 Offline functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Ads getting longer and more frequent
  • 🔋 Music turning off too quickly

More Calming Music apps to explore

4
Calm
Calm
Calm
Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation
Free

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, music, and breathing exercises to help users reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It caters to all experience levels, integrating mindfulness into daily routines for enhanced mental well-being.

Guided meditationsSleep StoriesBreathwork exercises
💪 Health & Fitness
(2M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Calm Radio - Music to Relax
Calm Radio - Music to Relax
Calm Radio - Music to Relax
Sleep | Meditation | Classical
Free

Access over 700 channels of curated music and sounds for relaxation, focus, and sleep. Explore diverse genres like classical, nature sounds, wellness, and audiobooks to find your perfect ambiance. Enjoy features like sleep timers and custom tone controls for an uninterrupted, personalized listening experience.

700+ music and sound channelsSleep timerEqualizer tone controls
🎵 Music
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
White Noise Relax Sleep Sounds
White Noise Relax Sleep Sounds
White Noise Relax Sleep Sounds
Beats for Insomnia & Focus
Free

This app provides a variety of soothing soundscapes to help you relax, focus, and sleep better. Create custom sound mixes, set timers, and block out distractions for a calmer mind and environment.

50+ calming soundscapesCustom sound mixingAdjustable sleep timer
💪 Health & Fitness
(823)
free with in-app purchases
7
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
Calm Sounds, Meditation Music
Free

Improve your sleep with a comprehensive suite of tools. Track your sleep patterns, record nighttime sounds, and access a vast library of calming audio content, including meditations, stories, and soundscapes. Experts recommend this app for better rest and well-being.

Sleep trackerSleep recorderPremium sleep sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(391K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Sleep Sounds White Noise, Rain
Sleep Sounds White Noise, Rain
Sleep Sounds White Noise, Rain
Fall Asleep: Sounds & Stories
Free

This app offers a variety of relaxing sounds, guided meditations, and bedtime stories to help users fall asleep, reduce stress, and improve mindfulness. It features a noise-mixer for custom soundscapes and daily content updates.

Noise-mixer for custom soundscapes100+ relaxing sounds and musicGuided sleep meditations
💪 Health & Fitness
(34K)
subscription
9
CalmPets Dog Cat Calming Music
CalmPets Dog Cat Calming Music
CalmPets Dog Cat Calming Music
Relaxing music for cats & dogs
Free

This app offers a curated collection of sounds designed to help pets relax, reduce stress, and sleep better. It's perfect for easing anxiety, creating a peaceful environment during loud events, or establishing a calming daily routine for your furry companions.

Calming sounds for cats and dogsContinuous looped playbackDistraction-free design
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free with in-app purchases
10
Relaxing music - calming music
Relaxing music - calming music
Relaxing music - calming music
Relaxing, soothing
Free

This app offers a variety of calming instrumental music, including piano, bamboo flute, and violin, designed to help users relax and de-stress. It features genres for meditation, healing, spa experiences, and sleep, along with nature sounds like rain and waterfalls.

Instrumental music (piano, flute, violin)Meditation and healing musicSleep music for deep rest
🎵 Music
(3)
free
11
Hang Pad: Relax, Calm Melodies
Hang Pad: Relax, Calm Melodies
Hang Pad: Relax, Calm Melodies
Relaxing & Meditation Music
Free

Explore a magical instrument with various sounds and backgrounds to aid relaxation, meditation, and focus. Compose your own melodies with unique space sounds. Enjoy calming background audio for an immersive experience.

Relaxing instrumentMeditation aidFocus enhancement
🎵 Music
(29)
free with in-app purchases
12
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow
White Noise Machine Sounds
Free

This app provides high-quality, naturally recorded sleep sounds and mixes to help users fall asleep quickly and stay asleep. It features a sleep timer, alarm clock, and background playback for a seamless sleep experience.

High-quality, naturally recorded soundsCustomizable sound mixesSleep timer with fade-out
💪 Health & Fitness
(90K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Clam Music: Sleep & Relax
Clam Music: Sleep & Relax
Clam Music: Sleep & Relax
Relax, Meditate, Sleep Better
Free

Escape the noise and find peace with soothing ocean wave sounds and instrumental music. This app offers a simple, offline listening experience perfect for relaxation, meditation, and focus. Enjoy a curated selection of calming tracks without any complicated setup.

Offline playbackSleep timerBackground playback
🎵 Music
(1)
ad-supported
14
Meditation Music - Calm Sound
Meditation Music - Calm Sound
Meditation Music - Calm Sound
Relaxing Sound Creator
Free

Create personalized soundscapes for relaxation, focus, and sleep. Mix nature sounds, white noise, and ambient tones with customizable timers and playlists. Enhance your daily routine with tailored audio experiences.

Soothing sound categories (nature, white noise, meditation)Customizable volume controlsSession timers
🎵 Music
(58)
free with in-app purchases
15
Live Calm Music
Live Calm Music
Live Calm Music
Relaxing and soothing music
Free

Experience continuous, soothing melodies designed to promote relaxation and calm. This application offers a constant stream of calming music to help you unwind.

24/7 live music streamSoothing and relaxing melodiesPromotes calm and relaxation
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
16
Guitar Muzi- Calm& Relax Music
Guitar Muzi- Calm& Relax Music
Guitar Muzi- Calm& Relax Music
Relaxing Guitar Music & Sounds
Free

Experience a fusion of strength, gentleness, and softness through high-quality, relaxing guitar music. This app offers a simple player with background mode, sequence, random, and repeat options, allowing you to favorite tracks and enjoy continuous additions.

High-quality guitar musicBackground playbackEasy-to-use music player
🎬 Entertainment
(9)
free
17
Chillout Lounge Music ONLINE Radio for Keep Calm
Chillout Lounge Music ONLINE Radio for Keep Calm
Chillout Lounge Music ONLINE Radio for Keep Calm
by VOICU CONSTANTIN
Free

Stream high-quality ambient and chillout lounge music from online radio stations. Enjoy instant track information, save favorites to iCloud, and experience seamless playback that pauses for incoming calls. Requires a stable internet connection for optimal performance.

High-quality music streamsAmbient and chillout lounge genresInstant track information
🎵 Music
(1)
free
18
Meditation : Calm Music
Meditation : Calm Music
Meditation : Calm Music
meditation music - yoga master
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Skyful: Calm & Relaxing music
Skyful: Calm & Relaxing music
Skyful: Calm & Relaxing music
Smooth anxiety with music.
Free

This app uses AI-generated melodies to help users reduce stress and anxiety. It offers endless music for focus, calm, and sleep, along with a breath mode and an auto-sleep timer.

AI-composed endless melodiesMusic for focus, calm, and sleepBreath mode for anxiety
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
free
20
Meditation & Relaxation Music
Meditation & Relaxation Music
Meditation & Relaxation Music
Peaceful Sleep & Nature Sounds
Free

Discover the benefits of meditation and relaxation music for inner peace and improved well-being. Create your own zen ambiance with a variety of sounds and guided sessions. Features include a user-friendly timer and customizable sound mixes.

Guided meditationsRelaxation musicNature sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(12K)
subscription

FAQ about Calming Music

What are the best calming music apps for iPhone?
Relaxing Music - Calm & Sleep tops our calming music apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 2.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top calming music apps we rank are free to download, including Relaxing Music - Calm & Sleep and Calming Music - Sleep & Relax.
Relaxing Music - Calm & Sleep shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ calming music apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a large selection of relaxing music and natural sounds designed to help users unwind after a stressful day, fall asleep more easily, and improve concentration. It offers various soundscapes like sea waves, forest sounds, and rain.
Key features include a vast library of high-quality chillout and relaxation music, nature sounds, sleep sounds, and meditation music. It also boasts a user-friendly interface, a fade-out system to gradually mute music, and options to adjust settings like music duration.

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