10 Best White Noise Apps to Turn Your iPhone Into a Sleep Machine

Are you feeling more stressed out than usual? Do you have a big deadline on the horizon? Or maybe your brain feels like it’s running 12 tabs at once? In so, white noise may be the easiest way to recenter yourself and find some peace of mind. 

White noise is famously popular because of how much it can relax you. Many people use it before bed, but it’s not just for sleep. The right sound at the right time can help you focus in a noisy house, calm down after a long day, or stop your mind from sprinting the second your head hits the pillow.

Good white noise also isn’t just an endless loop. The best iPhone apps let you layer sounds, fine-tune the texture, set timers that actually match your daily life, and download audio so you’re not relying on Wi-Fi every time. Read on for 10 of the best white noise apps to get you started.