The idea to Soothing Noise was born out of my habit of listening to music while working (mostly coding). Years ago I found I was wired for it. But to really boost productivity, something was missing all along. Something subtle, almost inaudible. This “something” I discovered when I started using several types of noise (brown noise, pink noise, …) as an underlying foundation of sound.
Combining both, the music and the bed of noise, was what created my Sound of Silence. A barrier between my thoughts and the world outside that feels like a soft cushion: supporting, not too warm, not too cold, just exactly right!
The Story Behind Soothing Noise
Then one day we were thinking about how to improve homework situations for my younger son when I thought to try out a soundscape. Not just a sound blocker, but ANC headphones and a soundscape. And it worked, once we tuned in the fitting sounds. He got into the “zone” quicker and was able to stay on tasks for longer.
So Soothing Noise was born from a simple need: finding the perfect background sound for deep work and maybe restful sleep. After trying countless apps that either sounded artificial, lacked customization, or were bloated with unnecessary features, I decided to build something better, something more to the point.
Why Another Noise App?
Most white noise apps treat all users the same. But we're all different:
- Some need deep bass frequencies to mask traffic noise
- Others prefer higher frequencies to block conversations
- Many with tinnitus need specific frequency profiles for relief
- People with ADHD often benefit from particular noise colors
Soothing Noise gives you a 10-band parametric equalizer, the same tool audio professionals use, so you can craft exactly the sound your brain needs.
Built with Care
Every detail matters:
- Real-time audio synthesis – no loops, no repetition artifacts
- Spatial Audio with HRTF – immersive 3D sound positioning
- Native iOS app – built with SwiftUI for maximum performance
- Battery optimized – runs efficiently in the background
- Privacy first – no tracking, no analytics, no data collection
The Developer
Hi, I'm Stephan – a husband and father of two based in Germany. I built Soothing Noise as a passion project, combining my love for solving problems using technology with practical needs: helping my family (and yours) focus better and sleep deeper.
As a software developer for the most part of my 48 years I naturally try to fix things with my professional knowledge (except when it leaks water, then I call the plumber), so building this app came naturally to me.
I hope you fine this app useful! Feel free to contact me via stephan@soothingnoise.online for whatever question or feedback you have about the app.
Kind regards,
Stephan