#11in White NoiseDark Noise: Ambient Sounds
What is Dark Noise?
Dark Noise is an iOS app that plays ambient sounds intended to help users sleep, focus or relax. The listing describes over 50 sounds with animated icons, the ability to create custom mixes, and a timer that fades out the noise. It also lists widgets, Lock Screen widgets, AirPlay support, and Siri Shortcuts integration.
Pricing. Dark Noise: Ambient Sounds is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Playing background noise while falling asleep
- Masking sound while studying or working
- Starting a sound with a Siri voice command or Shortcut
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Why this app is in A tier
Dark Noise scores 87 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 77, App Store search rank 75, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Dark Noise is a simple yet powerful way to play ambient noise to help you sleep, focus, or relax. Each of the 50+ high quality sounds features a delightfully animated icon that brings the sound to life. Create custom mixes for an endless variety of soundscapes. Deep integrations with iOS and Shortcuts make it easier than ever to start an ambient noise with a tap or even your voice! • 50+ sounds • Create custom mixes • Set a timer to fade out noise before you wake up • Start a noise with your voice using Siri Shortcuts - even on your HomePod • 10 themes including True Black • AirPlay support • Many interactive widget to play your sounds with loads of customizations • Lock Screen interactive widgets with all customizations • Over 20 custom Home screen icons • More to come! For in-app purchases and subscriptions, see https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Compare in White Noise
| Measure | Dark Noise |  Green Noise Calm Sleep Sounds |  White Noise Relax Sleep Sounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 87 / 100 | 88 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 3.7K | 17.7K | 967 |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.1 ★ · 12 reviews | 4.7 ★ · 20 reviews | 1.4 ★ · 16 reviews |
| Last update | 5d ago | 29d ago | 18d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Top rated in White Noise
Where else it ranks
- Best Relaxation Sound AppsC tier, #10, score 68
- Best Relaxation AppsC tier, #40, score 68
- Best Sleep Sound Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 68
- Best Sleep Improvement Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 68
Questions about Dark Noise
Is the app free?
The app is free to download. In-app purchases are not listed, though the description includes a link to Apple's standard terms for in-app purchases and subscriptions.
How many sounds are included?
The description says there are 50+ high quality sounds, each with an animated icon. It also mentions creating custom mixes from these sounds.
Can it stop playing automatically?
Yes. You can set a timer to fade out the noise before you wake up. It does not state a specific duration range.
Is Dark Noise free?
Dark Noise is free to download.
What is Dark Noise good for?
Dark Noise is built for playing background noise while falling asleep, masking sound while studying or working, starting a sound with a siri voice command or shortcut. It sits in the white noise list on AppTierList.
Is Dark Noise worth it?
Dark Noise is A tier, ranked #11 of 40 white noise apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 3,695 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 10 apps rank above it.
How does Dark Noise compare to Green Noise Calm Sleep Sounds?
Dark Noise is A tier at 87; Green Noise Calm Sleep Sounds is A tier at 88. Green Noise Calm Sleep Sounds ranks higher. Dark Noise is free to download, Green Noise Calm Sleep Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Dark Noise updated?
Dark Noise was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- White Noise (A tier, #11) · Relaxation Sounds (C tier, #10) · Relaxation (C tier, #40) · Sleep Sounds (#45, beyond the tiered top) · Sleep Improvement (#79, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 87 / 100
- Rank in list
- #11 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 3,695
- Recent reviews
- 3.1 from 12 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Playing background noise while falling asleep, Masking sound while studying or working, Starting a sound with a Siri voice command or Shortcut
- Requires
- iOS 26.0 or later
- Size
- 430 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed