Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Nox

The "OFF" button for your brain. Zero friction, no accounts.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   Noisli 2.0▲335

   Improve focus and boost your productivity with ambient noise

   2015 · noisli.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Noizio▲779

   Ambient background sounds for your Mac

   2014 · noizioapp.com · its alternatives →

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   NoPhone▲178

   This thing won't let you use your phone.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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   Noizio for iOS▲116

   Ambient background sounds on your phone

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   I built a simple ambient sound app with no ads or subscriptions▲314

   I’ve always liked having background noise while working or falling asleep, but I got frustrated that most “white noise” or ambient sound apps are either paywalled, stuffed with ads, or try to upsell subscriptions for basic features. So I made Ambi, a small iOS app with a clean interface and a set of freely available ambient sounds — rain, waves, wind, birds, that sort of thing. You can mix them, adjust volume levels, and just let it play all night or while you work. Everything works offline and there are no hidden catches. It’s something I built for myself first, but I figured others might…

   2025 · ambisounds.app · its alternatives →

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   Noisli for Android▲91

   Improve focus and boost productivity with ambient noise!

   2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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   Noisli▲144

   Noise generator ideal for working and relaxing.

   2013 · noisli.com · its alternatives →

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   shush▲102

   Room-aware noise. Quieter. Smarter. Better REM sleep.

   Apr 2026 · shushapps.com · its alternatives →

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   Chill N' Sound▲256

   Play and mix ambient sounds to boost productivity

   2017 · chillnsound.petrovicstefan.rs · its alternatives →

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    Softly – Sleep & Relax Sounds▲13

    A minimalist sleep sounds app. Just open and relax.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Noisli (iOS)▲115

    Background noise generator for working and relaxing

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Soothing Sounds▲81

    A simple and beautiful ambient noise app.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Dark Noise▲131

    Powerful way to play ambient noise to help you sleep

    2019 · darknoise.app · its alternatives →

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    Siestapp▲154

    Sleep well, sharpen focus & embrace serenity

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Timix▲130

    Built to automate your routines

    2025 · aigarden.uk · its alternatives →

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    Nooble▲145

    Reddit for audio

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    Blankie▲181

    Open-source ambient sound mixer now on iOS, CarPlay and Mac

    2025 · blankie.rest · its alternatives →

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    Noizer▲138

    Ambient sounds like Noisli, but free

    2021 · noizer.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Peace and Quiet▲3

    The simplest white noise app. No ads, no tracking.

    Feb 2026 · its alternatives →

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    Noize▲90

    Your personal ambience sound mixer

    2023 · mynoize.app · its alternatives →

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    Silentmode▲127

    Reinventing rest

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Mute Me▲137

    A simple Touch Bar app to mute/unmute your microphone

    2017 · muteme.pixelpoint.io · its alternatives →

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    Nothing Ear (1)▲146

    Noise-canceling earbuds that feel like nothing

    2021 · nothing.tech · its alternatives →

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    Noisli 3.0▲88

    Your digital place for focus

    2020 · noisli.com · its alternatives →

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