Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to TimeForZen, my first "learning to code" solo project

TimeForZen is a collection of looped nature soundscapes designed to support meditation and relaxation. The application offers pure, unfiltered recordings free from human-generated noise, suitable for meditation… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. TimeForZen, my first "learning to code" solo project launched in 2012; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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An algorithmic audio landscape▲193
This is an web audio experiment I've been wanting to do for a long time. Basically an ambient music composition, but all the sound elements are laid out in space, and that musical space can be explored freely. It's definitely inspired by in-world music that sometimes appears in games. I basically took that concept, keeping the music aspect, and dropping the entire "game" aspect. I also turned it into a more "traditional" non-interactive album, but since I started with code, why not program the whole thing? Had a blast making the entire album from code, the complete source for the album is…
2024 · ambient.garden · its alternatives →
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Headspace 2.0▲498
Meditation made simple in just 10 minutes a day
2014 · headspace.com · its alternatives →
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Mantra Timer▲190
A minimalist mantra meditation timer for iOS.
Jun 2026 · mantratimer.app · 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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musicForProgramming();▲346
Mixes intended for listening while programming
2015 · musicforprogramming.net · its alternatives →
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zenmix.io▲141
Ambient background sound generator
2016 · zenmix.io · its alternatives →
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Mindscapes▲90
Stochastic background music generator
2014 · mindscapes.co · its alternatives →
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PAUSE▲375
A relaxation and meditation app by ustwo
2015 · pauseable.com · its alternatives →
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Soundscape▲88
Sync your music with the open source community
2018 · its alternatives →
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Orbora▲69
Create personalized guided audio: meditation, breath, ASMR
11d ago · criaphore.com · its alternatives →
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Spring▲63
A rhythm based music app for exercise
2014 · springmoves.com · its alternatives →
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ChillScape▲80
An interactive sound therapy app for meditation
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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lofi.life▲130
Relax & code with ambient sounds, a timer & to-do list
2023 · lofi-life.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Chillax▲92
Ambient sounds for sleep & relaxation
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Relax in the Fantasy▲138
Relieve stress through mixing ambient sounds
2016 · its alternatives →
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Cycle▲119
A beautiful app for creating ambient music
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Soundscape▲66
An audio and visual experience to help you focus and sleep.
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Mindscapes – Stochastic background music generator▲49
2014 · mindscapes.co · its alternatives →
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Meditapes▲98
Personal soundtrack for relaxation and mental wellbeing
2017 · meditapes.com · its alternatives →
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Zen Sounds▲112
Free background sounds to focus & meditate
2022 · app.zenflowchart.com · its alternatives →
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Sound to Calm▲10
A place to slow down and relax..
2016 · its alternatives →
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A new ambient soundscape for Kyoto inspired by night-time wandering▲6
Meditative soundscapes inspired by night-time cities.
2021 · wanderthenight.com · its alternatives →
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I had trouble concentrating, so I built this.▲12
2013 · naturesounds.in · its alternatives →
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Mindway Nebula ▲67
Improve meditation skills using Muse and Neurosky headbands
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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