Moodist review (2026): is it any good?
Free, open-source ambient sound mixer for focus and calm
Moodist report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 12, 2026
Best for free layered ambient sounds with no account
Moodist is a free, open-source web page that mixes 84 ambient sounds, from rain to trains, with a few small tools. It has no app, it is a one-person project funded by donations, and it only plays sound, so it is no timer or task app.
Who Moodist is for
- Fits if you want to blend several sounds at once rather than play a single loop
- Works for anyone who wants a sound tool with no account and no ads
Who Moodist is not for
- Skip it if you want a native phone or desktop app, as it runs in the browser
- Not for you if you need support behind it: it is a one-person project funded by voluntary donations
- Too light for task tracking, because the Pomodoro timer and notepad are small add-ons
- Watch out: some bundled sounds carry third-party licences, as the README notes
Why Moodist gets a 3.0
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyFree outright with no subscription or sign-up, where focus apps in the middle charge $3.99 a month. The code is MIT-licensed, and a Docker image exists if you want your own copy.
- AFree plan and trialEverything is free: all 84 sounds, presets and tools, with no account and no cap.
- CFeaturesIt does its one job fully: layered sounds, shareable mixes, binaural beats and a sleep timer, plus a basic Pomodoro timer and notepad. It is a smaller job than a full focus app.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record, but there is nothing to set up. Open the page and start adding sounds.
- CPlatforms and integrationsWeb only, installable as an offline PWA. No native apps and no integrations.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Moodist's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Moodist's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 53 of the 69 other focus apps we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 56 of 69) and worst on features (C, above 3).
Moodist has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 70 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Moodist’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 42 of 69, level with 27
- AFree plan and trialAbove 56 of 69, level with 13
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 69, level with 48
- BEase of useAbove 18 of 69, level with 30
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 8 of 69, level with 33
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 59 focus apps. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep Moodist, or make your own?
Keep it
Moodist is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 53 of the 69 other focus apps we grade.
What you could make
- Pomodoro timer: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A library of sound you would have to license.
What this rests on. Moodist’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Moodist?
Moodist is a browser-based mixer for ambient sounds. You pick from 84 sounds such as rain, cafes, trains and color noise, and layer them into your own mix. It is free with no accounts, and its code is public and can be self-hosted with Docker.
Worth knowing
- There is no native mobile or desktop app; it runs in the browser and can be installed as a PWA.
- It is a one-person open-source project, supported by voluntary donations through Buy Me a Coffee.
- Some bundled sounds are under third-party licenses (Pixabay or CC0), as the README notes.
Key features
- 84 layered sounds
- Sounds are grouped as nature, rain, animals, urban, places, transport, things and noise, and any number can play at once.
- Shareable mixes and presets
- A mix can be shared through a URL and imported with one click, and you can save, rename and reapply presets.
- Binaural beats and isochronic tones
- The README lists built-in generators for both.
- Built-in tools
- The README lists a breathing exercise, Pomodoro timer, countdown, to-do list and notepad, plus a sleep timer that fades sound out.
- Installable and offline
- The README describes an installable PWA with offline caching.
- Self-hosting
- The code is MIT-licensed and a Docker image is published for running your own copy.
Moodist pricing
As of Nov 12, 2026, Moodist is free to use.
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Everything is free; the site says there are no subscriptions or registrations.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | All 84 sounds, presets, timers and tools, with no account. |
Read from moodist.mvze.net on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Moodist before you buy.
Moodist alternatives
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- Moodist vs Rainy Mood
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Common questions
Does Moodist have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Moodist is listed for Web.
Does Moodist have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Moodist is listed for Web.
Is Moodist open source?
Yes. Moodist is open source, according to its own site. It can also be run on a server of your own.
Does Moodist work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 12, 2026.