Tide
Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation
Tide report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 9, 2026
Best for a focus timer, sleep sounds and meditation in one
Tide puts a Pomodoro timer on top of rain, ocean and thunder, then adds sleep sounds, naps, guided meditation and breathing exercises in the same app. If you want one calm app for work and for bed, that's the appeal. The pricing is less calm: Tide Plus is $11.99 a month, and nobody lists what it unlocks.
Who Tide is for
- Great if you work or study to rain, ocean and other nature sounds
- Handy when you want a focus timer, sleep sounds and meditation in one app
- Good for iPhone users who want their sessions synced to Apple Health
Who Tide is not for
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $11.99 against $59.99 for the whole year
- Not for you if you want to know what's free before you download, since nobody itemises it
- Skip it if you work on Windows, as no Windows or web version is listed
Why Tide gets a 3.4
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- BValue for moneyTide Plus is $11.99 a month or $59.99 a year on the US App Store. The yearly price is about typical for a focus app, but monthly is steep. Neither the site nor the listing says what Plus unlocks, and the store shows other Tide purchases with no explanation.
- BFree plan and trialIt's free to download with part of the sound library. But nothing itemises which sounds and features are free and which need Tide Plus, so we can't say where free stops. The store terms mention a free trial without giving its length.
- AFeaturesA Pomodoro-style timer that plays nature sounds, a library of rain, ocean and city scenes you can mix with your own music, sleep and nap modes with light wake-up alarms, guided meditation and paced breathing. That's a lot for one app.
- AEase of use4.8 from about 8,300 App Store ratings. Pick a sound and start the timer. The listing shows nothing to set up first.
- BPlatforms and integrationsiPhone, Android and Mac, with sync to Apple Health and Siri Shortcuts on iOS. No Windows or web version is listed, and the Chrome extension the site links to no longer has a store page.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Tide's own site and store listings on 6 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Tide is a mobile app that pairs nature soundscapes with a Pomodoro-style focus timer, sleep and nap modes, guided meditation and breathing exercises. Sounds such as rain, ocean and thunder can be mixed with your own music. The app is free to download, and a Tide Plus subscription is sold as an in-app purchase.
Tide has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store). See every plan
Good for
- People who work or study to rain, ocean and other nature sounds
- Anyone who wants a focus timer, sleep sounds and meditation in one app
- iPhone and Apple Watch users who want sessions synced to Apple Health
Worth knowing
- Tide publishes no prices on its website; the figures here come from its US App Store listing.
- The App Store also lists Tide Membership purchases at $1.99, $4.99 and $15.99 and a $9.99 monthly Plus item without explaining them.
- Neither the site nor the store listing itemizes which sounds and features are free and which need Tide Plus.
- No Windows or web version is listed, and the Chrome extension the site links to no longer has a Chrome Web Store page.
Key features
- Focus timer
- A Pomodoro-style timer that plays nature sounds while it runs. Timer lengths can be customized, and an immersive mode is meant to keep you off your phone.
- Nature soundscapes
- A library of recorded scenes such as rain, ocean and thunder, filed under Nature, Urban, Melody and other categories. A music fusion mode mixes your own music with the sounds.
- Sleep and nap modes
- Sleep sounds for the night and a nap mode for daytime, with light wake-up alarms and a sleep analysis report.
- Guided meditation
- Mindfulness courses such as Breathing and Body Scan, plus single sessions on topics like falling asleep and study pressure.
- Breathing guide
- Paced breathing exercises, including balanced breathing and the 4-7-8 pattern.
- Tide Diary and Apple Health sync
- A report of your sessions with shareable cards. The iOS app syncs data to Apple Health through HealthKit and supports Siri Shortcuts.
Tide pricing
- Starts at
- $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store)
- Free plan
- Free to download with in-app purchases. The site's sound catalog has a Free filter, but the store listing does not spell out which features need Tide Plus.
- Free trial
- The App Store subscription terms mention a free trial; its length is not stated
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free download with part of the sound library. The listing does not say exactly where the free version stops. |
| Tide Plus (Monthly) | $11.99per month, US App Store in-app purchase | Auto-renewing subscription, one of two options named in the listing. The listing does not itemize what Plus unlocks. |
| Tide Plus (Annual) | $59.99per year, US App Store in-app purchase | The same subscription billed yearly. The in-app purchase list also shows an annual Tide Plus item at $54.99. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Tide before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountAnnual Tide Plus costs about 58% less than monthly
The US App Store listing gives Tide Plus as $11.99 per month or $59.99 per year, so a year paid annually costs about 58% less than twelve monthly payments.
Stated on apps.apple.com
How people rate the Tide app
4.8
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars89%
- 4 stars8%
- 3 stars2%
- 2 stars<1%
- 1 star1%
8,334 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 6, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
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Common questions
Is Tide free?
Tide has a free plan. Free to download with in-app purchases. The site's sound catalog has a Free filter, but the store listing does not spell out which features need Tide Plus. Paid plans start at $11.99 / month, or $59.99 / year (US App Store).
How much does Tide cost?
Tide lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Tide Plus (Monthly): $11.99 per month, US App Store in-app purchase. Tide Plus (Annual): $59.99 per year, US App Store in-app purchase. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Tide work on?
Tide is available on iOS, Android and macOS.
Does Tide offer any discounts?
Tide publicly lists the following: Annual Tide Plus costs about 58% less than monthly.
How is Tide rated?
Tide's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8,334 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 6, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Tide have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Tide is listed for iOS, Android and macOS.
Does Tide have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Tide is listed for iOS, Android and macOS.
Is Tide open source?
Tide is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does Tide integrate with?
Tide's listing names Apple Health and Siri Shortcuts. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Tide have a free trial?
Yes. The App Store subscription terms mention a free trial; its length is not stated.
Who makes Tide?
Tide is made by Guangzhou Moreless Network Technology Co., Ltd.
What are the alternatives to Tide?
The closest alternatives to Tide in our directory are Endel, Noisli, Brain.fm, Forest and Portal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tide.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.