About This App

• Category

  Simulation

• Installs

  100K+

• Content Rating

  Everyone

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Editor Reviews

I've been using 99 Nights in the Forest for a while now, and it's become my go-to app for winding down. It's a relaxation and sleep aid app, basically a sound generator that lets you mix different nature sounds to create your own perfect background noise. The app first launched a few years back, and you can download it from the Google Play Store. It has a solid number of installs, showing it's pretty popular among people looking for better sleep or focus. The initial download is free, which is great, and you don't even need to register to start using it. There are some in-app purchases if you want to unlock all the sound packs, and I've noticed a few non-intrusive banner ads here and there in the free version.

Using the app is super straightforward. You just open it, pick from sounds like rain, thunder, wind, or crickets, and adjust the volume sliders for each to create your mix. My personal favorite combo is heavy rain with distant thunder and a crackling campfire. A good tip is to use the timer function so the app turns off after you fall asleep, saving your phone's battery. I also like to pair it with my headphones for a more immersive experience when I'm working.

Compared to other similar apps like 'Calm' or 'White Noise,' I keep coming back to this one. While those other apps might have guided meditations or stories, 99 Nights in the Forest is purely about the sounds. It feels less cluttered and more focused. The sound quality is really high, and the ability to layer so many different elements gives you way more control. For someone who just wants a simple, effective tool to block out noise and relax, this app is hard to beat. It does one thing and does it exceptionally well.

Features

• 🎧 Unmatched Sound Layering: Unlike many basic white noise apps, this one lets you layer up to 10 different sounds simultaneously. You can fine-tune the volume of each individual element, like adjusting how loud the wind is compared to the owl hoots, creating a soundscape that's uniquely yours.
• 🛌 Smart Sleep Timer & Fade-Out: A feature I use every night is the sleep timer with a gradual fade-out. You can set the app to play for 30, 60, or 90 minutes, and it will slowly lower the volume to zero instead of stopping abruptly, which is much less likely to wake you up.
• 🌲 Dedicated, High-Quality Sound Packs: While the free version has great sounds, the purchasable packs (like 'Deep Forest' or 'Winter Cabin') are recorded with stunning clarity. Compared to a popular app like 'Noisli,' the environmental recordings here feel more authentic and less looped.
• 📱 Minimalist, Ad-Smart Interface: The app's design is clean and intuitive. Even with ads in the free version, they are discreet banners that don't interrupt your sound mixing or playback, which is a huge plus over apps that use full-screen video ads.