Best Free Sleep Noise Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Drift is the household name in free sleep noise, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Free Sleep Noise Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Drift: Free Sleep SoundsDrift: Free Sleep SoundsFree4.7★ (7)NoNoNov 2026
2Rain Sounds - Sleep SoundsRain Sounds - Sleep SoundsFree4.8★ (11K)NoYesNov 2026
3Sleep Sounds ..Sleep Sounds ..Free4.8★ (2.6K)YesNoNov 2026
4White Noise Deep Sleep SoundsWhite Noise Deep Sleep SoundsFree4.8★ (211K)NoYesNov 2026
5BetterSleep: Relax and SleepBetterSleep: Relax and SleepFree4.7★ (391K)NoYesNov 2026
6White Noise LiteWhite Noise LiteFree4.8★ (279K)YesNoNov 2026
7Sleep Sounds by Sleep PillowSleep Sounds by Sleep PillowFree4.9★ (90K)NoYesNov 2026
8Fan Noise Sleep SoundsFan Noise Sleep SoundsFree4.8★ (24K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Sleep Noise

Drift: Free Sleep Sounds#1

Drift: Free Sleep Sounds by Sixty Seven LLC

White Noise & Relaxing Sounds
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7(7 ratings)
Free
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Create personalized soundscapes by blending ambient noises like rain, ocean waves, or white noise to help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed. Offers curated scenes and a minimal interface designed for nighttime use.

Rain Sounds - Sleep Sounds#2

Rain Sounds - Sleep Sounds by Aleksandr Bichurin

Nature sounds, Noise Machine
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a collection of realistic rain and nature soundscapes designed to aid relaxation, improve sleep quality, and boost concentration. It features a variety of ambient noises to help users de-stress and enhance their daily productivity.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helps with anxiety and sleep
  • 👍 Great for relaxation and sleep
  • 👍 Simple and no clutter
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Relaxing rain and thunder sounds
  • 👍 Doesn't turn off when phone is off
  • 👍 Free app unlike others with ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Annoying pop-up questions
  • 🔋 Drains battery
Sleep Sounds ..#3

Sleep Sounds .. by UniCom Technology

HD Relaxing sounds
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(2.6K ratings)
FreeAds
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Create personalized soundscapes with a wide variety of high-definition nature sounds, rain, and white noise. Save your favorite mixes and use the built-in timer to automatically stop playback. Enjoy offline functionality and background mode for uninterrupted relaxation.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Customization options
  • 💤 Helps with sleep
  • 🎨 Variety of sounds
  • 💰 Free app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Randomly shuts off
  • 🔇 Lack of background playback

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FAQ about Free Sleep Noise

What are the best free sleep noise apps for iPhone?
Drift: Free Sleep Sounds tops our free sleep noise apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Drift: Free Sleep Sounds has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ free sleep noise apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.