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Dark Noise alternatives

Dark Noise compared with 6 alternatives: Noizio, A Soft Murmur, myNoise, Noisli, Portal and 1 more.

Dark Noise has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Dark NoiseThis toolFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
NoizioFree plan · from $2.99 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
A Soft MurmurFree plan · from $14.99/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
myNoiseFree plan · from $10 one-timeYesWeb, iOS, Android
NoisliFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS
PortalFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
BlanketFreeFreeLinux

How each one differs from Dark Noise

  1. 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. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Noizio lists a web app.
    • Only Noizio lists an Android app.
    • Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who want ambient sound without a subscription or account

    Noizio vs Dark NoiseNoizio pricing and details

  2. A Soft Murmur

    Ambient sound mixer for the browser, iPhone and Android

    • A Soft Murmur starts at $14.99 / year (Pro, bought on the web); iOS sound packs are $1.99 to $3.99 each. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists a web app.
    • Only A Soft Murmur lists an Android app.
    • Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Masking noise in a library, coffee shop or shared office

    A Soft Murmur vs Dark NoiseA Soft Murmur pricing and details

  3. myNoise

    Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators

    • myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access). Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only myNoise lists a web app.
    • Only myNoise lists an Android app.
    • Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.

    Suits: People masking office chatter or household noise while they work

    myNoise vs Dark NoisemyNoise pricing and details

  4. Noisli

    Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor

    • Noisli starts at $10 / month billed yearly (Pro); the iOS app is $1.99 once. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Noisli lists a web app.
    • Only Dark Noise lists a macOS app.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working

    Noisli vs Dark NoiseNoisli 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). Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Portal also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who focus or sleep better with nature sounds than music

    Portal vs Dark NoisePortal pricing and details

  6. Blanket

    Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop

    • Blanket is free. Dark Noise starts at $2.99 / month, or $19.99 / year (US App Store).
    • Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
    • Only Dark Noise lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Blanket is open source, according to its own site.
    • Dark Noise can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Linux users who want background noise while they work

    Blanket vs Dark NoiseBlanket pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Dark Noise

  • Apple platforms only: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision. No Android, Windows or web version is listed.
  • The free tier has 8 sounds; the rest of the library, custom mixes, alternate icons and premium themes need Dark Noise Pro.
  • The App Store listing requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or macOS 26 or later.
  • Custom mixes cannot be shared natively; the help center suggests sending a screenshot for others to copy.
Dark Noise pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Dark Noise?

The alternatives to Dark Noise in this directory are Noizio, A Soft Murmur, myNoise, Noisli, Portal and Blanket. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dark Noise.

Is there a free alternative to Dark Noise?

Yes. Blanket is free to use. Noizio, A Soft Murmur, myNoise, Noisli and Portal have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Dark Noise alternatives work on Linux?

The Dark Noise listing does not include a Linux app. Blanket lists one.

Which Dark Noise alternatives work on Android?

The Dark Noise listing does not include an Android app. Noizio, A Soft Murmur and myNoise list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Dark Noise?

Blanket is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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