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Rainy Mood alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Rainy Mood alternative is myNoise (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Rainy Mood compared with 7 alternatives: Noisli, myNoise, A Soft Murmur, Dark Noise, Noizio and 2 more.

Rainy Mood has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time, iOS app. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Rainy MoodThis toolFree plan · from $4.99 one-timeYesWeb, iOS
NoisliFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS
myNoiseFree plan · from $10 one-timeYesWeb, iOS, Android
A Soft MurmurFree plan · from $14.99/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
Dark NoiseFree plan · from $2.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
NoizioFree plan · from $4.99 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
CoffitivityFree plan · from $2.99/moYesWeb
MoodistFreeFreeWeb

How each one differs from Rainy Mood

  1. 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.
    • Noisli also covers Markdown and Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: Masking office, traffic or household noise while working

  2. myNoise

    Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators

    • myNoise starts at $10 one-time donation, or $5 / month (lifetime website access).
    • myNoise also lists an Android app.

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

  3. 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.
    • A Soft Murmur also lists an Android app.

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

  4. 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).
    • Dark Noise also lists a macOS app.
    • Dark Noise lists no web app, which Rainy Mood has.

    Suits: Falling asleep or masking noise with a simple sound app

  5. Noizio

    Ambient sound mixer for Mac, phones and the browser

    • Noizio starts at $4.99 one-time (Android); $7.99 on iPhone and iPad; $9.99 on Mac.
    • Noizio also lists macOS and Android apps.
    • Noizio also covers Pomodoro timer.

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

  6. Coffitivity

    Cafe and ambient background sounds for writing and study

    • Coffitivity starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly ($35.99).
    • Coffitivity lists no iOS app, which Rainy Mood has.

    Suits: Writers and remote workers who miss the hum of a cafe

  7. Moodist

    Free, open-source ambient sound mixer for focus and calm

    • Moodist is free.
    • Moodist lists no iOS app, which Rainy Mood has.
    • Moodist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Moodist also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who want to blend several ambient sounds rather than play one loop

Limits worth knowing in Rainy Mood

  • No Android, Mac or Windows app is listed; the App Store entry says it is designed for iPad and not verified for macOS.
  • It plays rain only, with no timer or task features beyond a sleep timer in the iOS app.
  • The iOS app needs a recent iOS version (the listing says iOS 26.1 or later).
Rainy Mood pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Rainy Mood?

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

Is there a free alternative to Rainy Mood?

Yes. Moodist is free to use. Noisli, myNoise, A Soft Murmur, Dark Noise, Noizio and Coffitivity have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Rainy Mood alternatives work on macOS?

The Rainy Mood listing does not include a macOS app. Dark Noise and Noizio list one.

Which Rainy Mood alternatives work on Android?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Rainy Mood?

Moodist 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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