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24 alternatives to Hear and Now

Delightful way to reduce stress and clear your mind

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hear and Now launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Hear▲234

   Unlimited control over real-world sounds

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Enlighten▲110

   Get notified to relax when you're stressed.

   2015 · enlighten-app.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Calm Down Now▲113

   Stop panic and anxiety. Relax instantly.

   2015 · calmdownnow.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Yu▲127

   A Mac app for soothing background sounds

   2015 · yu.hackplan.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   10% Happier▲126

   Meditation for fidgety skeptics!

   2015 · my.meditatehappier.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Away for iPhone▲73

   High-quality relaxing nature sounds

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Calm for Apple Watch▲85

   Meditate from your wrist

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Mobile Flow▲101

   Eliminate digital distractions

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   I Can Be Free▲70

   Audio sessions to help you improve your life

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    daily 2▲73

    Hang the DONE-FOR-TODAY sign on your brain

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Donut Dog▲127

    Feed your focus, starve distractions!

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Sit▲236

    A simple meditation timer for iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Relax in the Fantasy▲138

    Relieve stress through mixing ambient sounds

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Meditapes▲98

    Personal soundtrack for relaxation and mental wellbeing

    2017 · meditapes.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Sound-To-Calm▲90

    A stress relief site to stay calm and carry on.

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Sleep Easily▲79

    Guided meditation to relax body and mind

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    SIMPLY▲72

    Spend time doing what you love and less time looking for it

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Five Minute Journal App▲202

    The simplest, most effective way to be happier every day

    2015 · intelligentchange.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Smiling Mind▲106

    Promotes mindfulness and meditation for young people

    2015 · smilingmind.com.au · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Remarks▲128

    Discuss a podcast while you listen

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Awake▲65

    A spiritual alarm clock for iPhone

    2016 · awake-app.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Hello for iOS▲125

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Noise App▲94

    Create your optimal acoustic environment on the go.

    2020 · apps.frhlch.at · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Stop, Breathe & Think▲116

    An emotion-based meditation and mindfulness app

    2017 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →