Sleep stories for quieter nights.
Less scrolling. More drifting.
Start with 32 titles that never expire: 7 sleep stories, 23 soundscapes, a guided meditation, and a kids story. No subscription or card is needed.
Try the free rain sampleListen in your browser. No account or download needed.
Start listening without a subscription
See how tonight worksPress play. Let the day go.
Play free tonightPremium choices stay optional and are shown clearly in the app.Give your mind one steady sound
Play a soft, continuous rain-like sound here. It is generated in your browser, so there is no video, account, download, or bright player to open.
Audio starts only when you press play.For timers, more sounds, and sleep stories, continue in the DreamTide app.
Built to be drifted off to
Not another noisy wellness app. DreamTide does one thing, help you fall asleep, and does it beautifully.
Sleep stories
Slow, literary tales narrated in soft, real voices, written to be drifted off to, never finished.
Soundscape mixer
Layer rain, fire, ocean, and brown noise, then adjust each sound until the room feels right.
Sleep timers & fade
Set a timer, put the screen down, and let the sound soften when the session ends.
Guided meditations
Wind-downs, body scans, and breathing for the nights your mind won't slow down.
A growing library
A curated collection of stories, meditations, and soundscapes for calmer nights.
Bedtime for the kids
Create a personalized bedtime story with your child at the center of the adventure.
From download to story, without a detour
Pick tonight's sound
A sleep story, a meditation, or build your own soundscape in the mixer.
Set your timer
Choose how long, and whether it fades to silence or stops.
Drift off
Put the phone down. DreamTide carries you the rest of the way.
Listen to a free story tonight
Dreamtide gives new listeners a direct path into a free bedtime story. If you want more later, the app shows the current Premium options and your local store price before you choose.
Tonight comes first
- A free story selected for the Tonight screen
- A play-first path after the brief setup
- Sleep stories, soundscapes, timers, and meditations to explore
- Premium stays a choice, not a wall before the first listen
Common questions
Can I use DreamTide for free?
Yes. DreamTide includes 32 free titles that do not expire, including sleep stories, soundscapes, a guided meditation, and a kids story. The free tier also includes a 1 hour sleep timer. No card is required to start, and Premium is optional.
What devices can I use DreamTide on?
iPhone, iPad and Android. Choose the App Store or Google Play badge on this page to open the listing for your device.
How is DreamTide different from Calm?
DreamTide focuses on bedtime: sleep stories, a sound mixer, and gentle wind-downs. Calm covers a broader wellness library with daytime meditation courses as well as sleep content. Read our full, recently reviewed comparison before choosing.