iDream app review: disguise unwanted noise

Introduction

How many times have you been lying in bed trying to fall asleep yet you are being kept awake by a distracting noise? The iDream app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone works to mask all those distracting sounds and provide you with relaxation sounds instead. There are a variety of sounds you can choose from that are all neutral and relaxing so that noise is never a factor as you try to fall asleep. None of the sounds have lyrics or a melody allowing your mind to gently drift off. To top it off you're given a handful of user-friendly features.

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Don't Focus on the Unwanted

With the iDream app you'll be able to mask those unwanted sounds that can really distract you and make it next to impossible to relax and fall asleep. Instead you are given a variety of neutral sounds that don't contain lyrics or a melody. They are in fact the perfect combination for allowing your mind and body to relax so you can drift off to sleep. You'll want to act fast on this one, though, as it is being offered for free for a limited time only. It's not just about bedtime though this can also be used in your workplace or around the house anytime you want to create a relaxing environment without all the background noise.

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Despite the fact the app is free you aren't given all the features/tools for free. There are a number of in-app purchases which are tracks that you can listen to. They are available for $0.99 each or you can purchase all tracks for $2.99. This app only gets 2.5 out of five stars from users and hasn't been updated in three years now. It is clearly in need of some attention from developers at this point.
 

Using the App

The free version of the app provides you with a handful of tracks to get you started with. These include a pebble beach, ocean surf, frog pond, brown noise, pink noise, white noise, river, and more. Features include being able to set a fade-out timer so you can fall asleep to the sounds, there is audio looping, you can use your device's speakers or headphones, the app supports background play, and the user interface is very simple.

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There is no shortage of apps available that are similar to the iDream app and unfortunately I don't find this one stands out or has any unique features about it. It's a decent offering but doesn't blow me away.
 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Very easy to use
• There are a variety of sounds to use
• Set a fade-out timer so you can fall asleep using the app
• There are no lyrics or melodies so all tracks are relaxing and neutral

Cons

• The app hasn't been updated in a while
• Many of the tracks require an in-app purchase
• There are no standout features or tools
   

Final Thoughts

The iDream app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone can certainly mask those unwanted background sounds but this one lacks in the features and tools department.