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Endel
Generated sound that keeps going, for focus, winding down or sleep.
- Best for
- Focus, Relaxation, Better sleep
- Focus
- Sleep, Mental Wellness, Stress & Relaxation
- Cost
- Freemium · free version
- Runs on
- iPhone, Android, Apple Watch
- Made by
- Endel
The Oria take
Worth trying if music with structure pulls your attention but silence is worse. Because the sound is generated rather than looped, it does not end or repeat in a way you notice, which is the practical difference from a playlist. Whether that is worth a subscription depends entirely on how much of the day you would use it.
What is Endel?
Endel makes continuous soundscapes rather than playing tracks, shifting with the time of day and what you have asked it for — focus, relax, sleep or movement. It suits people who work better with sound but find music distracting, and anybody who wants something that does not end.
What it offers
- Continuous generated soundscapes rather than fixed tracks
- Modes for focus, relaxing, sleep and moving
- Shifts with time of day and inputs from the phone
- An Apple Watch app for starting it without the phone
What we like
- Never ends or loops noticeably, unlike a playlist
- Less attention-grabbing than music with structure
- Sleep and focus in one app rather than two subscriptions
Things to consider
- The free tier is limited enough that the subscription is the real product
- Generated sound is a matter of taste — some people find it sterile
What it costs
Freemium · free version.
A limited amount is free and full access is a subscription. Endel does not publish an Australian price on its own site, so check the figure in the app store before subscribing.
Pricing last checked September 2026. Apps change their plans, so check before you subscribe.
Questions people ask
Is Endel free?
There is a limited free tier. Full access to the soundscapes is a subscription, and the Australian price is not published on their site, so check the app store.
How is it different from a playlist?
The sound is generated continuously rather than assembled from tracks, so it does not end, repeat or change abruptly — which is the point if you are using it to concentrate or sleep.
Does it work offline?
Soundscapes can be used without a connection once the app has what it needs, which matters most for the sleep modes.
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