The Moodist Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Moodist in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Moodist
The Insider’s Guide
Free, open-source ambient sound mixer for focus and calm
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from Moodist’s own pages.
Made by Maze · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Moodist’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Moodist’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 53 of the 69 other focus apps we grade
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.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Moodist, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, but there is nothing to set up.
- 1
Best for free layered ambient sounds with no account
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.
- 2
It is free
Moodist has no paid plan at all. Everything is free; the site says there are no subscriptions or registrations.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
84 layered sounds
Sounds are grouped as nature, rain, animals, urban, places, transport, things and noise, and any number can play at once.
- 5
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.
- 6
Binaural beats and isochronic tones
The README lists built-in generators for both.
- 7
A 3.0 GPA, above 53 of 69
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Moodist is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Moodist at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Maze
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
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.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free 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. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Everything is free: all 84 sounds, presets and tools, with no account and no cap. |
| Features | C | It 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. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but there is nothing to set up. Open the page and start adding sounds. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, installable as an offline PWA. No native apps and no integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
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 it 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
Good to know
Good for
- People who want to blend several ambient sounds rather than play one loop
- Anyone who wants an ad-free, account-free sound tool
- Developers who want to host their own copy
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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Moodist is free to use.
The code is MIT-licensed, and a Docker image exists if you want your own copy.
Free
$0
All 84 sounds, presets, timers and tools, with no account.
The free plan
Everything is free; the site says there are no subscriptions or registrations.
Read from moodist.mvze.net on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Free, open-source ambient sound mixer for focus and calm. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, works offline, Pomodoro timer, focus music.
It does its one job fully: layered sounds, shareable mixes, binaural beats and a sleep timer, plus a basic Pomodoro timer and notepad.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Moodist is made by Maze.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
53/69
Other focus apps it is graded above
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
- AFree plan and trialAbove 56 of 69
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 69
- BEase of useAbove 18 of 69
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 8 of 69
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 59 focus apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Moodist is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
A Soft Murmur, Noisli, myNoise, Rainy Mood and Blanket
The 5 tools Moodist is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
A Soft Murmur
Free plan · from $14.99/yr
Ambient sound mixer for the browser, iPhone and Android.
- Only A Soft Murmur lists iOS and Android apps.
- Moodist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Moodist also covers Pomodoro timer.
- 2.2GPA
Noisli
Free plan · from $10/mo
Ambient sound mixer with a session timer and text editor.
- Only Noisli lists an iOS app.
- Moodist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Noisli also covers Markdown.
- 3.2GPA
myNoise
Free plan · from $10 one-time
Adjustable background noise and soundscape generators.
- Only myNoise lists iOS and Android apps.
- Moodist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- myNoise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.0GPA
Rainy Mood
Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Rain sounds for studying, sleeping and relaxing.
- Only Rainy Mood lists an iOS app.
- Moodist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Rainy Mood can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.8GPA
Blanket
Free
Free open-source ambient sound mixer for the Linux desktop.
- Only Moodist lists a web app.
- Only Blanket lists a Linux app.
- Moodist is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Moodist free?
Yes. Moodist is free to use.
How much does Moodist cost?
Moodist lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Moodist work on?
Moodist is available on Web.
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.
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.
Who makes Moodist?
Moodist is made by Maze.
What are the alternatives to Moodist?
The closest alternatives to Moodist in our directory are A Soft Murmur, Noisli, myNoise, Rainy Mood and Blanket.
How does Moodist compare with other focus apps?
Moodist's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 53 of the 69 other focus apps we grade, and level with 9.
Is Moodist good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Moodist A for value for money. Moodist has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Moodist?
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.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Moodist’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. 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.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Maze. Prices change, so check moodist.mvze.net before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Moodist, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/moodist
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Moodist’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Moodist is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Maze. Prices and plans change: check moodist.mvze.net before you buy.