Sleep Sounds: Nature & Ambient
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Sleep Sounds?
Sleep Sounds is an iOS app that plays 36 ambient sounds and music, with 12 free and 24 unlockable through in-app purchase. Sounds can be played alone or mixed together, with a separate volume slider for each one. A sleep timer offers presets from 5 minutes to 8 hours and stops all audio when it ends so the device can enter sleep mode.
Pricing. Sleep Sounds: Nature & Ambient is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Trouble falling asleep at night
- Mixing rain, thunder or other sounds for meditation
- Relaxing while using other apps on the device
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Why this app is in A tier
Sleep Sounds scores 85 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 75, App Store search rank 73, 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
Do you have trouble sleeping? The Sleep Sounds app will lull you to sleep in no time with a great collection of nature sounds and relaxing music to choose from. Sounds can be played individually or mixed together, with the added ability to adjust each individual volume level to your liking. In addition to helping you sleep better, these sounds are also perfectly suited for general relaxation and meditation. Struggling sleeper and you like the sound of rain drop? Try our rain app! It’s made for every sleeper needing peace. Mix calming sounds like rain drop patterns or thunder in this soothing rain app. Perfect for meditation or sleep, every sleeper will love how each rain drop relaxes. Get this rain app and sleep deeply tonight! Features include: • 36 ambient sounds and music. This includes 12 free sounds, with the option to unlock the remaining 24 through the in-app purchase option. • The ability to either play the sounds individually or play as many sounds together at the same time. There are lots of combinations for you to discover and create many beautiful ambient sound experiences. • Individual volume control sliders for each sound. This is great for finely tuning your a
Compare in Nature Sounds
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 85 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 2.0K | 342 | 2.6K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | — | 3.6 ★ · 10 reviews |
| Last update | 64d ago | 10d ago | 28d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
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PortalFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S
Soothing Sleep SoundsFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S
Naturespace Holographic AudioFree + IAP · ★ 4.8A
Where else it ranks
- Best Relaxation Sound AppsB tier, #3, score 80
- Best Sleep Sound AppsA tier, #13, score 86
- Best Relaxation Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 67
- Best Sleep Improvement Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 67
Questions about Sleep Sounds
How many sounds are free?
The listing says 12 of the 36 ambient sounds and music tracks are free. The remaining 24 can be unlocked through the in-app purchase option.
Can the app stop playing on its own?
Yes. A sleep timer with preset options from 5 minutes to 8 hours stops all playing audio when it fires, so the device can go into sleep mode.
Can I use other apps while sounds play?
You can close the app and do general tasks such as checking email, browsing the internet or using other apps while sounds keep playing.
Is Sleep Sounds free?
Sleep Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Sleep Sounds good for?
Sleep Sounds is built for trouble falling asleep at night, mixing rain, thunder or other sounds for meditation, relaxing while using other apps on the device. It sits in the nature sounds list on AppTierList.
Is Sleep Sounds worth it?
Sleep Sounds is A tier, ranked #8 of 40 nature sound apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 1,965 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.
How does Sleep Sounds compare to Nature Sounds: Relax and Sleep?
Sleep Sounds is A tier at 85; Nature Sounds: Relax and Sleep is A tier at 87. Nature Sounds: Relax and Sleep ranks higher. Sleep Sounds is free to download, with in-app purchases, Nature Sounds: Relax and Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Sleep Sounds updated?
Sleep Sounds was last updated on 2026-08-19, 64 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Nature Sounds (A tier, #8) · Sleep Sounds (A tier, #13) · Relaxation Sounds (B tier, #3) · Relaxation (#42, beyond the tiered top) · Sleep Improvement (#92, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 1,965
- Current version
- (64 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Trouble falling asleep at night, Mixing rain, thunder or other sounds for meditation, Relaxing while using other apps on the device
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 168 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed