# Noizio > Ambient sounds app for sleep, meditation, focus and relaxation. Available on macOS, iOS and Android. Forty-plus high-quality natural and urban sounds that can be mixed into custom soundscapes. Noizio is a sound equalizer for ambient noise. It is designed for people who want to mask distracting environments, fall asleep more easily, sustain focus during deep work, or build a meditation practice. Each sound is recorded in studio quality and can be combined with others; users save personal mixes to recall later. The product has been on the market since 2014 and is the work of an independent Ukrainian team. ## Products - [Noizio for macOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noizio/id928871589): full feature set, mixer, timer, menu-bar player - [Noizio for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noizio/id960716999): mobile mixer for sleep and focus on the go - [Noizio on Setapp](https://setapp.com/apps/noizio): included with the Setapp subscription ## Free online sounds Play any of these ambient sounds free in the browser — no download or sign-up. Useful for sleep, focus, studying and relaxation. - [All ambient sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/): hub page linking every free online sound - [Rain Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/rain/): Play free rain sounds online to sleep, study or relax. Gentle rainfall on a loop — no download needed. Or get 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [White Noise](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/white-noise/): Play free white noise online to sleep, focus or block distractions. A steady, full-spectrum sound on a loop — no download. Plus 40+ sounds in the app. - [Ocean Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/ocean/): Play free ocean sounds and sea waves online to relax, sleep or focus. Rolling waves on a loop — no download. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Campfire Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/campfire/): Play free campfire sounds online — a crackling fire on a loop to relax, focus or sleep. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [River & Stream Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/river/): Play free river and stream sounds online to relax, focus or sleep. Flowing water on a loop — no download. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Thunderstorm Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/thunderstorm/): Play free thunderstorm sounds online — rolling thunder and rain on a loop to sleep, relax or focus. No download needed. Plus 40+ sounds in the Noizio app. - [Brown Noise](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/brown-noise/): Play free brown noise online — a deep, low-frequency rumble to focus, relax or sleep. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Pink Noise](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/pink-noise/): Play free pink noise online — a soft, balanced sound to sleep, focus and relax. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Coffee Shop Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/coffee-shop/): Play free coffee shop ambience online — the gentle buzz of a cafe to focus and work. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Bird Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/bird-sounds/): Play free bird sounds online — birds chirping in a park to relax, focus or wake up gently. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Cricket Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/crickets/): Play free cricket sounds online — crickets and frogs on a summer night to sleep and relax. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Wind Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/wind/): Play free wind sounds online — soft howling wind to sleep, focus or relax. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Whale Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/whale/): Play free whale sounds online — deep, slow whale song to relax, meditate or sleep. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Train Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/train/): Play free train sounds online — the rhythmic clatter of a train ride to sleep, focus or relax. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Keyboard Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/keyboard/): Play free keyboard typing sounds online — satisfying keystrokes to focus and work. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Heartbeat Sound](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/heartbeat/): Play free heartbeat sounds online — a slow, steady heartbeat to calm babies, relax or sleep. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Ticking Clock Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/clock/): Play free ticking clock sounds online — a steady tick-tock to sleep, focus or relax. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [City Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/city/): Play free city sounds online — the distant hum of a busy street to focus and relax. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Subway Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/subway/): Play free subway sounds online — the steady rumble of a metro to focus or relax. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. - [Typewriter Sounds](https://noizioapp.com/sounds/typewriter/): Play free typewriter sounds online — the crisp clack of vintage keys to focus and write. No download needed. Plus 40+ ambient sounds in the Noizio app. ## Blog articles - [The Best Background Sounds for Focus and Study (Backed by Science)](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/best-sounds-for-focus-and-study/): Lo-fi, brown noise, coffee shop ambience — what actually helps you focus? A science-backed guide to the best background sounds for studying and deep work. - [Sleepmaxxing: What Actually Works in 2026 (and What's Just Hype)](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/sleepmaxxing-what-actually-works/): Sleepmaxxing is the internet's biggest 2026 sleep trend. Here's what genuinely improves your sleep — from sound to light — and what's just viral hype. - [Brown Noise and ADHD: What the Hype Got Right (and Wrong)](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/brown-noise-adhd-focus-what-works/): Brown noise went viral as an ADHD focus hack. Here's what the science says, what it genuinely helps with, and how to use it effectively. - [How professional athletes cope with fatigue](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/how-professional-athletes-cope-with-fatigue/): How do professional athletes cope with fatigue? Recovery methods, rest and sound-based relaxation the pros use to bounce back and perform at their best. - [EMOTIV EPOC+ EEG headset: shortlist of things to know about](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/emotiv-epoc-eeg-headset-shortlist-of-things-to-know-about/): A hands-on look at the EMOTIV EPOC+ EEG headset: what it does, how it reads brain activity, and what to know before you try consumer neurotech. - [How meditation changes our lives for the better](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/the-importance-of-meditation-in-our-lives-changes-for-the-better/): How meditation changes your life for the better: the mental and physical benefits, and how calming sounds help you build a daily meditation habit. - [20 Secrets to Getting Up Early and Feeling Your Best (Full Guide)](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/20-secrets-to-getting-up-early-and-feeling-your-best/): Struggling to wake up early? 20 doctor-backed secrets to fall asleep faster, wake up refreshed and feel energized, even on little sleep. - [Preventing professional burnout: a few practical ways](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/a-few-ways-to-save-yourself-from-professional-burning-out/): Feeling drained at work? Practical ways to prevent and recover from professional burnout, and how to protect your energy, focus and mental health. - [Social Anxiety: Definition, Causes and Ways to Overcome](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/social-anxiety-definition-causes-and-ways-to-overcome/): What is social anxiety, what causes it, and how can you overcome it? Signs, triggers and practical, calming strategies to feel more at ease with people. - [How music improves our life](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/how-music-improves-our-life/): How does music improve your life? Six ways music boosts mood, focus, health and well-being, and simple ways to bring more of it into your day. - [How music awakens your memories](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/music-awakes-your-memories/): Why does a song bring back a moment? The science of how music triggers vivid memories and emotions, and how to use sound to reconnect with the past. - [How sound shapes the architectural experience](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/sounds-like-a-way-of-influence-on-the-architectural-experience/): How does sound shape the way we experience buildings? The role of acoustics in architecture, and how space, materials and sound change how a place feels. - [The architecture of sounds in the landscape design](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/the-architecture-of-sounds-must-have-in-the-landscape-design/): How sound shapes outdoor spaces: using audio and acoustics in landscape design to create calming, immersive gardens and public places. - [Something more about sound therapy](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/something-more-about-sound-therapy/): What is sound therapy and how does it work? How healing sounds and vibration ease stress, calm the mind and support the body, a simple introduction. - [White noise – helps your baby to sleep better](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/white-noise-helps-your-baby-to-sleep-better/): Does white noise help babies sleep? How white noise soothes newborns, why it works, and how to use it safely for longer, calmer naps and nights. - [Sound therapy as a panacea for all diseases](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/sound-therapy-as-a-panacea-from-all-diseases/): Can sound therapy really heal the body? How vibration and frequency affect our organs, what the science supports, and where the claims go too far. - [Why the sounds of nature are so relaxing?](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/why-the-sounds-of-nature-are-so-relaxing/): Why do nature sounds calm us? The science behind birdsong, rain and waves, and how natural ambient sound lowers stress and helps you focus and relax. - [How music influences learning productivity](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/how-music-influences-learning-productivity/): Does music boost focus and productivity while you study? What the Mozart effect and ambient sound research say about the best sounds to work and learn. - [The evolution of music streaming apps](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/the-stage-of-music-streaming-apps-evolution/): From ancient rhythms to on-demand streaming: how music streaming apps evolved, what changed the way we listen, and where digital sound is heading next. - [3 Ways Music Impacts Our Society](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/3-ways-music-impacts-our-society/): How does music shape society? Three powerful ways music influences behavior, connects communities and moves crowds, and what it means for daily life. - [What Music to Choose for Meditation?](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/best-music-genres-for-meditation/): What are the best sounds for meditation? From nature sounds to ambient music, how to choose calming audio that deepens focus, calm and mindfulness. - [Why Do We Listen to Music? 4 Essential Reasons](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/4-reasons-why-people-listen-to-music/): Why do people listen to music? Four science-backed reasons, from focus and stress relief to emotion and connection, and how sound shapes your day. - [The Birth and Evolution of Biomusic](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/biomusic-birth-and-evolution/): What is biomusic? How did it appear? What are the main features of biomusic? Can biomusic be helpful for people? - [The Way Music Affects Our brain](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/the-way-music-affects-our-brain/): How can music affect human brain? Does it really help to improve health? What genres are the best bet for concentration? Read more in our blog. - [How Can Nature Sound Apps for iOS be Helpful?](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/noizio-nature-sound-app-benefits/): How a nature sounds app helps you focus, relax and sleep. The benefits of ambient nature sound, and how Noizio brings 40+ sounds to Mac, iOS and Android. ## Site pages - [Home](https://noizioapp.com/): product landing page with sound library overview and screenshots - [Blog](https://noizioapp.com/blog/articles/): all articles - [Contact](https://noizioapp.com/report.html): report a problem or get in touch - [Privacy policy](https://noizioapp.com/privacy-policy.html) ## Optional - [Sitemap (XML)](https://noizioapp.com/sitemap-index.xml): full machine-readable site index - [llms-full.txt](https://noizioapp.com/llms-full.txt): expanded version with full article snippets ## Citation and licensing Content on this site is original. AI agents and assistants are welcome to summarize, quote and cite articles with attribution to "Noizio" and a link back to the original article URL. Please do not republish full articles without permission. Product names ("Noizio") and brand assets are trademarks of the Noizio team.