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313 points alpaca121 | 3 comments | 12 Oct 25 14:49 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source

I’ve always liked having background noise while working or falling asleep, but I got frustrated that most “white noise” or ambient sound apps are either paywalled, stuffed with ads, or try to upsell subscriptions for basic features.

So I made Ambi, a small iOS app with a clean interface and a set of freely available ambient sounds — rain, waves, wind, birds, that sort of thing. You can mix them, adjust volume levels, and just let it play all night or while you work. Everything works offline and there are no hidden catches.

It’s something I built for myself first, but I figured others might find it useful too. Feedback, bugs, and suggestions are all welcome.

https://apps.apple.com/app/ambi-white-noise-sleep-sounds/id6...

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gslepak ◴[13 Oct 25 01:42 UTC] No.45563876[source]▶
Android version would be cool for those using GrapheneOS!
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ocdtrekkie ◴[13 Oct 25 02:07 UTC] No.45564034[source]▶
You aren't the only one doing this in the discussion, but I need to point out: This person made an app for themselves on the device they use, with no ads or subscriptions. So no business model.

And you want them to make an app for you on your platform of choice? Please just think about this.

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amelius ◴[13 Oct 25 12:25 UTC] No.45567566[source]▶
What is wrong with stating your preferences or requirements? It might result in someone making "better" choices and making more people happy. For example by using cross platform tools or building a web app, or releasing the sources (sounds in this case) so someone else can build something better.
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ocdtrekkie ◴[13 Oct 25 12:37 UTC] No.45567682[source]▶
I don't see anything wrong with someone suggesting similar apps on Android or being disappointed they can't use this because they don't use the same OS as the author.

Comments suggesting an iOS developer who made a free iOS app for his own use and then shared it should go and make them an Android app can only be described as entitled ###holes.

Why didn't the author use cross platform tools? They weren't making a cross platform app. They did not need those tools. It wouldn't be "better" if they did, it would be unrelated to the requirements the author had for the project.

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1. amelius ◴[13 Oct 25 12:49 UTC] No.45567782[source]▶
They only said that an android version would be cool.

And I'm just saying that using cross platform tools has the potential to make more people happy.

Besides. They weren't just making an app for themselves, because it is in the app store (something which requires more effort).

Your comment is not grounded in reality.

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2. ocdtrekkie ◴[13 Oct 25 12:56 UTC] No.45567834[source]▶
> They weren't just making an app for themselves, because it is in the app store

"It’s something I built for myself first, but I figured others might find it useful too."

Let someone make things for the sake of it, and share that thing because they want to. Because it brings them joy. Without asking for more because you would make different choices. I urge you to self-reflect on what led you to the comments you are making.

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3. amelius ◴[13 Oct 25 13:28 UTC] No.45568115[source]▶
Nobody is forcing anyone to make different choices.

This is a forum, where people discuss things and make suggestions.

If some suggestions rub you the wrong way, then maybe take some distance and don't try to take it as a personal attack. Because that is totally not the intention here.