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Health & Fitness · iOS

Meditation & Relaxation Music

by Ipnos Software Inc.

Free133 MBv6.0Ages 4+
4.8Store rating
12KRatings
133 MBSize
2011Released
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Meditation & Relaxation Music from Ipnos Software has been around since 2011, and version 6.0 feels like a mature but aging product. The core pitch is straightforward: pick from over 70 sounds, layer them into a personal ambient mix, set a sleep timer, and optionally add binaural beats or isochronic tones. Guided meditations and breathing lessons round out the package. It does the basics reliably, though a last update in January 2019 raises real questions about longevity and ongoing support.

Sound Mixing Is the Real Draw

The ability to combine multiple sounds from a library of 70-plus options, alongside six brainwave options covering binaural beats and isochronic tones, gives this app more sonic flexibility than many competitors. Being able to blend, say, rain with a low-frequency isochronic tone and set a precise sleep timer is genuinely useful. That timer feature alone, stopping playback automatically when you drift off, is a small but practical detail that shows some real design thought.

A Frozen Clock Problem

The app has not been updated since January 2019. For a health and fitness tool running on rapidly evolving mobile operating systems, that gap is a serious concern. Guided meditations and lessons are listed features, but with no active development, content depth is fixed and any compatibility issues with current iOS versions go unaddressed. The 133 MB footprint is also heavier than many newer, more actively maintained alternatives that do similar work.

Who Actually Benefits Here

If you want a no-fuss ambient sound mixer with a sleep timer and some brainwave audio options, this app delivers that without much friction. The 4.77 store rating from 12,000 reviewers suggests a loyal base. But users expecting fresh guided content, regular updates, or modern app design will likely feel the age of this product quickly. It suits casual, low-commitment relaxation sessions better than a serious daily meditation practice.

Pros

  • Over 70 sounds with layering capability for a personalized ambient mix
  • Six brainwave options including binaural beats and isochronic tones
  • Sleep timer stops playback automatically, a genuinely practical feature
  • Free entry point with a simple, low-friction interface
  • Strong user rating across a large review base suggests reliable core performance

Cons

  • No update since January 2019, raising compatibility and longevity concerns
  • Guided meditation and lesson content is static with no new additions expected
  • 133 MB install size is on the heavy side for what the app offers
  • In-app purchases present but scope is unclear from available information
  • Competing apps with active development now offer comparable or better feature sets