Ambiphone, no-nonsense ambient music and white noise
I built this free, no-nonsense white noise app. I know there are plenty of them out there already, but I wanted to make something beautiful and easy-to-use, without logins or ads or in-app purchases or any of the other stuff a lot of them have. I appeared on The Economist's The Intelligence podcast [0] this week talking about Ambiphone and another ambient music project, Ambient ScotRail Beats [1] - I'm on at about 17:30 There's a big selection of music and sounds already but I'm always adding more - if there's anything you'd like to see added, let me know! [0]…
Ambiphone, no-nonsense ambient music and white noise launched on January 3, 2024 with 357 votes, #90 of 4,437 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Ambiphone is a free white noise and ambient music app that offers a selection of sounds without requiring logins, ads, or in-app purchases. It is designed for users seeking a straightforward way to access ambient audio for relaxation or focus. The app stands out by prioritizing simplicity and a clean user experience while maintaining a curated library of sounds that continues to expand based on user requests.
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From the sources
Ambient music + sounds for work, study and relaxation
In the maker’s words, at launch
I built this free, no-nonsense white noise app. I know there are plenty of them out there already, but I wanted to make something beautiful and easy-to-use, without logins or ads or in-app purchases or any of the other stuff a lot of them have. I appeared on The Economist's The Intelligence podcast [0] this week…
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