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Alternatives to A Soft Murmur with a one-time purchase

The A Soft Murmur listing shows no one-time purchase. 30 of the 65 other focus apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

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. 23 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to A Soft Murmur

  1. myNoise

    Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators

    • myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each.
    • myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    myNoise vs A Soft MurmurmyNoise pricing and details

  2. 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

  3. 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

  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. Flocus

    Browser focus dashboard with timer, to-dos, music and ambient sounds

    • Flocus starts at $5 / month, billed annually (early-bird price), or $9 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 A Soft Murmur lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Flocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Flocus also covers tasks and Pomodoro timer.
    Flocus pricing and details

  10. FLOWN

    Virtual coworking with facilitated focus sessions and body doubling

    • FLOWN starts at $19 / month, billed annually, or $25 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 A Soft Murmur lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FLOWN can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • FLOWN also covers Pomodoro timer and video calls.
    FLOWN pricing and details

  11. Sukha

    Browser-based focus sessions with music, timer, tasks and blocking

    • Sukha starts at $20 / month. 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. Sukha does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sukha lists a browser extension.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists iOS and Android apps.
    Sukha pricing and details

  12. Vitamin-R

    Time-boxing and Pomodoro timer for the Mac

    • Vitamin-R starts at $29.95 one-time purchase (Single User license). 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. Vitamin-R does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vitamin-R lists a macOS app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    Vitamin-R pricing and details

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to A Soft Murmur that you buy once?

Yes. myNoise, Dark Noise, Noizio, Endel, Portal, Freedom, Opal, Focus To-Do and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy A Soft Murmur once instead of subscribing?

The A Soft Murmur listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these focus apps are free?

myNoise, Dark Noise, Noizio, Endel, Portal, Freedom, Opal, Focus To-Do and 15 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.