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A Soft Murmur alternatives with a Mac app

The A Soft Murmur listing does not include a Mac app. 32 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory list a Mac app.

A Soft Murmur has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each. 27 of them are free or have a free plan.

32 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to A Soft Murmur

  1. Dark Noise

    Ambient noise app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with custom mixes

    • Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists an Android app.
    Dark Noise vs A Soft MurmurDark Noise pricing and details

  2. Noizio

    Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser

    • Noizio starts at $2.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $9.99 one-time on Mac. A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Noizio lists a macOS app.
    • Noizio can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.
    Noizio vs A Soft MurmurNoizio pricing and details

  3. Brain.fm

    Functional music for focus, relaxation, sleep and meditation

    • Brain.fm starts at $99.99 / year, billed annually. A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • A Soft Murmur has a free plan. Brain.fm does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brain.fm lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Brain.fm also covers Pomodoro timer.
    Brain.fm pricing and details

  4. Endel

    Adaptive soundscapes for focus, relaxation and sleep

    • Endel starts at $6.99 / month, or $39.99 / year (web checkout, US-dollar list). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Endel lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Endel can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Endel pricing and details

  5. Portal

    Nature scenes with spatial audio for focus, sleep and calm

    • Portal starts at $2.99 / month, or $29.99 / year (US App Store). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Portal lists a macOS app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists an Android app.
    Portal pricing and details

  6. Freedom

    Website and app blocker that runs across computers and phones

    • Freedom starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Freedom lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Freedom lists a browser extension.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    Freedom pricing and details

  7. Opal

    Screen time app that blocks distracting apps on phone and Mac

    • Opal starts at $8.29 / month, billed annually ($99.99). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Opal lists a macOS app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    • Opal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Opal pricing and details

  8. Focus To-Do

    Pomodoro timer combined with a task list and time reports

    • Focus To-Do starts at $1.99 (period not shown), $3.99 / 3 months or $11.99 lifetime (US App Store). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Focus To-Do lists a browser extension.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    Focus To-Do pricing and details

  9. Tide

    Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation

    • Tide starts at $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Tide lists a macOS app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    • Tide also covers Pomodoro timer.
    Tide pricing and details

  10. Focus Bear

    Distraction blocker and guided routines built for ADHD brains

    • Focus Bear starts at $9.99 / month, billed monthly. A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only Focus Bear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    • Focus Bear also covers tasks, site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
    Focus Bear pricing and details

  11. LifeAt

    Virtual workspace with ambient scenes, timers and a task planner

    • LifeAt starts at $8 / month, billed yearly (early-bird price), or $12 monthly. A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • Only LifeAt lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LifeAt also covers notes, tasks, time blocking, calendar, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    LifeAt pricing and details

  12. focus.music

    Human-made instrumental music for timed focus sessions

    • focus.music starts at $3.33 / month, billed yearly ($39.99), or $4.99 monthly. A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • A Soft Murmur has a free plan. focus.music does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only focus.music lists macOS and Windows apps.
    focus.music pricing and details

20 more that list a Mac app

All 32 in one table

Common questions

Which A Soft Murmur alternatives have a Mac app?

Dark Noise, Noizio, Brain.fm, Endel, Portal, Freedom, Opal, Focus To-Do and 24 more list a Mac app.

Does A Soft Murmur have a Mac app?

The A Soft Murmur listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these focus apps are free?

Dark Noise, Noizio, Endel, Portal, Freedom, Opal, Focus To-Do, Tide and 19 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to A Soft Murmur: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.