Calm

Calm is one of the most popular apps when it comes to relaxation, and for a good reason: it gives you a lot of different ways to wind down. 

If white noise alone works for you, great. But if your mind needs a bit more, Calm’s mix of sounds, sleep stories, and guided relaxation makes it easier to find something that fits your mood.

This is one of those apps where you can start with relaxing ambient sounds and slowly expand into other tools as needed. Some nights you’ll want rain and nothing else. Other nights you’ll want something guided because your thoughts won’t stop. Calm is built for both.

It’s also a solid pick if you want more than just sounds, as the Calm app offers a ton of different articles and master classes that will teach you more about yourself and your mental well-being.

Of course, if you really are only looking for white noise or relaxing sounds, this app will feel like overkill, especially since you have to pay a monthly or yearly subscription to access all of its premium features.