5 best relaxing sounds apps for your inner peace
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Did you know that you sleep better when the wind blows gently through the trees or the rain falls steadily on the outside? That’s what scientists call ‘Pink Noise’—a combination of sounds with varied frequencies that has a weighty effect on reducing brain wave complexity. These sounds impact relaxation which in turn induces stable sleep. Relaxing sounds also have many other applications in our day to day life, from creating the right atmosphere for working to relaxing our minds from the hustles and bustles of a busy day.
The trick is to know which sounds are best for your unique set of circumstances. Today, the web is flooded with ‘white noise’ apps and websites which generate these relaxing sounds and there is also quite a number of YouTube channels that play different relaxing sounds for different occasions. To ease you the trouble of scouring the web looking for the right sounds to unwind your brain, we present to you the 5 best relaxing sounds apps so you can download and have them right on your PC.
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The best relaxing sounds apps for your PC
Relaxing Sounds
Find your inner peace with Relaxing Sounds app for Windows that offers 29 soothing sound loops in four categories:
- Nature – Nature relaxing sounds include desert winds, sea waves, slow stream, blizzard wind, bird songs, crackling fire, and beehive sounds.
- Rain – Various landscapes of dripping rain including rain on a tent, summer rain etc to enable you to sleep fast and easily.
- Appliances – Relaxation sounds in this category include washing machine, clothes dryer, dishwasher, wind chimes and more.
- Country – This category consists of relaxation sounds like thunder cracks, windy storm, froggy ponds, night crickets and more that you most likely hear at night.
The app has a sleep timer that allows you to set a specific duration after which the sound will go off. And since it’s enabled to play in the background when other apps are running, Relaxing Sounds app can bolster your concentration as well as relax your mind for sleep.
White Noise
The highly-rated White Noise app will help you sleep better at night and relax during the day. This app has received very positive reviews from some of the high-profile brands including CNET and New York Times due to its awe-inspiring features. You can listen to the thousands of sounds included in the app with no need for internet connection as well as create, record and mix sound together. It also has an inbuilt alarm system that supports multiple sound timers and alarms.
White Noise comes with a huge collection of soothing sounds including but not limited to Car Passing, Extreme Rain, Amazon jungle, Thunder, Running Water, Wind Blowing, Crickets Chirping, Beach Waves Crashing, Boat Swaying, and Frogs Croaking. It also comes with 26 alarm sounds that support multiple sound timers. Plus, it allows you to create your own soundscape which you can also upload and share to the White Noise community.
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Ambiance
Ambiance is a multi-platform relaxing sounds app designed to enable you to create the perfect ambient atmosphere to relax, concentrate or reminiscence. Here you will find thousands of ambient sounds to listen to, download, and remix, but they are not just the usual waterfall or forest thing—there are also urban sounds too like airports, shopping centers etc. Plus, it gives you flexibility for painting your own soundscape, allowing you to create customized sound remix and cycle through playlists.
Sleep Bug
If you are having trouble sleeping, then Sleep Bug should be your daily pill. The relaxation music from this app has a soporific effect powerful enough to induce the mind of an adult, children, and even babies to sleep. Its superior sound contents include 83 different sound effects, 24 scenes, and over 300 different relaxation sounds to match everyone’s ambiance needs. You can also use Sleep Bug in office to mask out distracting noises, increase concentration and productivity in the long run. Sleep Bug is a cross-platform application and is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.
Serene
Just as the name suggests, the app is designed to bring you to an island of serenity after a busy and a rough day. The beautiful backgrounds give a visual of where the sound is coming from while the crisp sound slowly relaxes your mind for a better sleep. Simply select the sound that matches your mood and relax. It also has a sleep timer so you can set the time when you want the app to turn off the music. Serene Sounds app is available for Windows, Android, and iOS devices.
Conclusion
While too much of anything is poisonous, a little whistle while working might bolster creativity and improve concentration levels. Many experts including medical practitioners have found these apps very useful at inducing sleep and causing mind relaxation. What you need is the right sound for the right job. If you have always felt that you do better with some soft music or relaxing sounds around, then research is on your side. We hope you found this article useful. Feel free to comment and share.
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