Nook Desktop Alternatives

Nook Desktop has been discontinued. Similar apps include Moodist Ambient Sounds, which is free and open source. Other options are Ambie, Noice, Ambi and myNoise. You're spoiled for choice with Meditation Tools like Nook Desktop: we list more than 50 alternatives for Android, iPhone, the web, iPad and Mac.

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  1. Welcome to Moodist – your free, open-source ambient sound generator. With 54 curated sounds, effortlessly create your custom mix for focus or relaxation. No accounts, no hassle – just pure tranquility. Explore nature's calm and urban rhythms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. Ambie icon
     23 likes

    The motivation behind Ambie is to build a simple but beautiful soothing sounds player for Windows. Animations are used to enhance the experience. Only a few UI elements are available in the app. This is on purpose because for Ambie, less is more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Noice icon
     24 likes

    Noice is an application made for relaxation purposes, it creates customized ambience using clips from environmental sounds.

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  4. Ambi icon
     8 likes

    Ad-free ambient sound app offering custom mixes, curated natural and classic sounds like rainfall and waves, adjustable volumes, a minimal distraction-free design, offline use, and utilities for focus, studying, meditation, relaxation, travel, and better sleep.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  5. myNoise icon
     50 likes

    myNoise creates beautiful noises to mask the noises you don't want to hear: your chatty colleagues, tinnitus, or even your inner voice when you can't shut it down! The concept is simple, works extremely well, and does not require expensive noise-cancelling headphones.

    111 myNoise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  6. Blanket icon
     25 likes

    Improve focus and increase your productivity by listening to different sounds. Or allows you to fall asleep in a noisy environment.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
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  7. Noisli icon
     33 likes

    Improve focus and boost your productivity. Mix different sounds and create your perfect environment.

    85 Noisli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
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  8. Calm icon
     27 likes

    A sleep and mindfulness app offering guided meditations, narrated bedtime stories, breathing exercises, music, and nature soundscapes. Daily audio sessions, multi-day programs, movement practices, and mindful-minute tracking cover sleep, focus, stress, and relaxation.

    217 Calm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Android Wear
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  9. SoundAura icon
     4 likes

    SoundAura is an open source ambient sound app. It does not include any audio tracks to save on download size, but allows users to add local files from their device and play any (reasonable) number of them concurrently, with individual volume controls for each track.

    92 SoundAura alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Earth.fm icon
     4 likes

    Listen to nature sounds and reconnect with nature on Earth.fm, a non-profit, ever-growing library of over 900 immersive nature soundscapes from all corners of the world. Professionally recorded and meticulously curated, our collection offers the highest quality nature sounds to...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Brain.fm icon
     24 likes

    Brain.fm converts auditory neuroscience into personalized brainwave training programs. Backed by years of research, the service uses highly customized profiles to generate audio experiences that help you sleep, relax and focus.

    169 Brain.fm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Bodhi Timer icon
     8 likes

    Bodhi Timer is an elegant, minimalist countdown timer. It is designed mainly for use as a meditation timer but can easily be used for any similar purpose.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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