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Best Creativity Sounds Apps

173+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

If you already know NYC Subway Sounds, this is the deeper bench. 173+ creativity sounds apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Top Picks for Creativity Sounds

NYC Subway Sounds#1

NYC Subway Sounds by Later Creative LLC

Subway Soundboard
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(493 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Relive the iconic sounds of the New York City subway from anywhere. This app offers a collection of authentic subway audio, including announcements and track noises, perfect for enthusiasts or those nostalgic for the commute. Enjoy ambient loops, iMessage stickers, and customizable icons.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Satisfying subway sounds
  • 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
  • 👍 Great for creating videos/ambience
  • 👍 Helpful for those with autism/sensory needs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes/compatibility issues
  • 🔍 Limited sound variety
Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds#2

Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds by Peak Pocket Studios

Relaxing rain sleeping sounds
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for relaxation and sleep
  • 🎨 Excellent sound quality and variety
  • 💰 Completely free with no in-app purchases
  • 🔊 Ability to mix and customize sounds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Timer does not always work as expected
  • 🔇 Audio stops when screen is locked or app is in background
  • 📢 Occasional disruptive ads
Ham Horn#3

Ham Horn by Carrot Creative

The original rap air horn!
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.3😊(816 ratings)
Free
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Add a dramatic flair to any situation with a powerful air horn sound. This app lets you announce your arrival, celebrate achievements, or even add a unique touch to your music. Record and play custom sounds for ultimate personalization.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Non-intrusive
  • 👍 Ability to record own alarms
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Fun and entertaining

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 Air horn sound is very loud
  • 🐛 Recording feature issues
  • 🐛 Inability to play over music

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Sleeptot - Baby White Noise
Sleeptot - Baby White Noise
Sleeptot - Baby White Noise
#1 Baby Sleep Sounds App
Free

This app provides a variety of soothing sounds and lullabies designed to help babies and parents relax and sleep better. It replicates womb-like sounds to engage a baby's natural calming reflex, with options categorized by developmental stage.

30+ soothing sounds6 calming categoriesRelaxing lullabies
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Calming Sounds – Soundscapes
Calming Sounds – Soundscapes
Calming Sounds – Soundscapes
Relax, Sleep & Focus Offline
Free

Create personalized soundscapes for sleep, focus, and relaxation with a vast offline library. Mix up to 8 sounds, adjust volumes, and save your favorite combinations for any environment, even without internet.

Offline playbackCustomizable sound mixingExtensive sound library
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
freemium
6
Fun Sounds LOL
Fun Sounds LOL
Fun Sounds LOL
Hundreds of fun sounds to play
Free

Explore a vast library of over 200 free sound effects across 13 diverse categories. Create and customize your own sounds by adjusting tempo and pitch. Share your favorite sounds with friends via text and email for endless amusement.

Hundreds of free sound effects13 sound categoriesCreate custom sounds
🎬 Entertainment
(403)
free with in-app purchases
7
Sleep Orbit: ASMR 3D Sounds
Sleep Orbit: ASMR 3D Sounds
Sleep Orbit: ASMR 3D Sounds
White Noise Sounds, ASMR & Fan
Free

Create personalized soundscapes by mixing over 100 high-quality audio tracks. Enjoy immersive binaural audio that orbits around you, or take full control of the sound direction. Perfect for relaxation, sleep, and focus.

Mix unlimited soundsOver 100 unique soundsIntuitive binaural controls
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Big Button Box 2 Lite - sounds
Big Button Box 2 Lite - sounds
Big Button Box 2 Lite - sounds
Funny Soundboard & Effects
Free

This application provides a collection of large, interactive buttons that trigger loud, amusing sound effects. It includes a unique feature for altering the pitch of sounds using device motion.

Large interactive buttonsMega-loud sound effectsMotion controlled pitch shift
🎬 Entertainment
(205)
free
9
Soundtrap: Music Making Studio
Soundtrap: Music Making Studio
Soundtrap: Music Making Studio
Create, record & collaborate
Free

This online studio allows users to create music and record podcasts collaboratively. It offers a vast library of loops and software instruments, along with real-time collaboration and cloud storage for seamless project continuation across devices.

Collaborative music and podcast recordingHundreds of software instrumentsThousands of high-quality loops
🎵 Music
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
10
FREE Sound Effects!
FREE Sound Effects!
FREE Sound Effects!
by Indigo Penguin Limited
Free

Access a vast library of sound effects for various uses. Explore a wide range of categories and download sounds for your projects. Enjoy a collection of high-quality audio clips.

Large sound effect libraryMachine gun soundsScream sounds
🎬 Entertainment
(33)
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11
Weather Kitty: Weather + Radar
Weather Kitty: Weather + Radar
Weather Kitty: Weather + Radar
My Pro Live Local NOAA Cat App
Free

This app provides weather forecasts with a charming twist. Cute cats change based on the weather and time, and you can even personalize it with your own pet's photos. Enjoy detailed forecasts, radar, and alerts with a touch of feline fun.

Weather-reactive cat illustrationsCustomizable cat themes7-day and hourly forecasts
☀️ Weather
(66K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Big Button Box Lite - sounds
Big Button Box Lite - sounds
Big Button Box Lite - sounds
Funny Soundboard & Effects
Free

This app provides a collection of large, interactive buttons that trigger a variety of loud and amusing sound effects. It also includes a unique feature for pitch shifting sounds using device motion.

Large interactive buttonsBooming sound effectsMotion-controlled pitch shift
🎬 Entertainment
(362)
free
13
Patagonia Soundscape
Patagonia Soundscape
Patagonia Soundscape
Sights & Sounds from Patagonia
Free

Experience the natural sights and sounds of Patagonia with authentic background audio and gorgeous scenes. Fall asleep to authentic recordings of wildlife and natural elements. Includes a sleep timer for up to 120 minutes.

Authentic Patagonian sound recordingsVisuals of beautiful landscapesSleep timer up to 120 minutes
💪 Health & Fitness
(10)
free with in-app purchases
14
Fun Sound Effects & Noises
Fun Sound Effects & Noises
Fun Sound Effects & Noises
Funny Sounds & Soundboard
Free

Access a vast collection of over 60 humorous and quirky sound effects for entertainment and laughter. Explore categories like cartoon, comedy, drums, farts, and party noises to liven up any situation.

Over 60 fun sound effectsCategorized sound libraryCartoon sounds
🎬 Entertainment
(59)
free with in-app purchases
15
Sound Blaster Central
Sound Blaster Central
Sound Blaster Central
by Creative Labs Pte. Ltd.
Free

Control your Creative Sound Blaster Bluetooth devices with advanced audio settings and enhancements. Enjoy built-in music playback, customizable alarms, and helpful video tutorials for seamless product setup and usage.

Advanced audio controlsMusic playbackCustomizable alarm
🌟 Lifestyle
(26)
free
16
Soundscape - Ambient Sounds
Soundscape - Ambient Sounds
Soundscape - Ambient Sounds
Nature, Fan, Rain, White Noise
Free

Create personalized audio environments for relaxation, sleep, or focus. Mix and match a wide variety of sounds, including nature, ambient tones, and specialized frequencies. Offers curated mixes and educational content on sound therapy.

Mix and match soundsNature sounds for relaxationColored noises for focus
🎵 Music
(384)
free with in-app purchases
17
Night Light - Lamp with AI
Night Light - Lamp with AI
Night Light - Lamp with AI
Lantern, fireplace and candle
Free

Create a calming nighttime atmosphere with a variety of light options and soothing background music. Features include customizable light styles, a convenient timer, and AI-generated melodies for personalized relaxation.

Diverse night light stylesCustomizable timerCozy background music
🎬 Entertainment
(156)
freemium
18
Brainwaves -- Binaural Beats
Brainwaves -- Binaural Beats
Brainwaves -- Binaural Beats
Brain Performance & Balance
Free

This app uses precision-engineered binaural beats and isochronic tones to synchronize neural oscillations for enhanced brain performance, clarity, and recovery. It offers a spectrum of frequencies for focus, sleep, health, and spiritual exploration.

Binaural Beats & Isochronic TonesTargeted Brainwave Frequencies (Delta to Gamma)Performance & Flow State Enhancement
📊 Productivity
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Sound Board Lite- Funny Sounds
Sound Board Lite- Funny Sounds
Sound Board Lite- Funny Sounds
Fun Effects + Annoying Noises
Free

This app provides a collection of funny and annoying sound effects to prank friends and family. The lite version offers 26 sounds, with options for looping and a random sound generator. Upgrade to the full version for more sounds, ad-free experience, and advanced features.

26 funny sound effectsRandom sound generatorLooping sounds
🎬 Entertainment
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Dusk Loop: Ambient Mixer
Dusk Loop: Ambient Mixer
Dusk Loop: Ambient Mixer
Sleep Sounds & Nature Mixer
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

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