Somaphi

Somaphi is a generative audio app for meditation, sleep, calm, focus and flow. Its on-device engine creates sound in real time, rather than playing recordings or loops, and the app can work without an account or internet connection. Five modes—Sleep, Drift, Calm, Focus and Flow—each use their own frequency range, musical scale, reverb and ambient textures. Sessions include a breath guide with selectable inhale lengths of 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 seconds. Users can improvise with a chromatic keyboard tuned to the active scale, choose from three sequencer patterns, or use Symphony mode for continuous phrase and chord decisions. The free plan includes all five modes. Studio Pro adds keys, scales, chord voicings, 432 Hz tuning, breathing patterns, recording and audio export. It costs $12.99 a month, billed as a one-time purchase. Studio Pro exports lossless WAV, AIFF or M4A audio; the maker describes them as copyright-free for classes, therapy, podcasts and films, without licensing, royalties or attribution. Somaphi is listed for iOS and macOS; the App Store listing requires iOS 15.1 or later and macOS 12.0 or later on Apple M1 or later.

Somaphi combines generated ambient audio with breathing guidance and tools for improvisation. The free plan covers its five modes, while recording and export features require Studio Pro.

Somaphi may suit people looking for generative audio for meditation, sleep, focus or breathwork. Studio Pro is intended for yoga teachers, meditation guides, breathwork facilitators, therapists and content creators who need session recording or audio exports.

Somaphi is a generative audio app for meditation, sleep, calm, focus and flow, best suited to people who want breathing guidance alongside sound they can shape themselves. Its free tier offers all five modes; creators who need recordings or export will need Studio Pro.

Overview

Somaphi generates audio on the device in real time rather than drawing from recordings or loops. Its five modes—Sleep, Drift, Calm, Focus and Flow—each use a distinct mix of frequency range, scale, reverb and ambient textures. That gives sessions different musical character, but the generation does not adapt to the listener.

Every session includes a breath guide with inhale settings of 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 seconds. The app is not a medical device or a substitute for professional care.

Key features

Three sequencer patterns and Symphony mode offer different ways to shape the sound: Symphony continuously makes generative phrase and chord decisions. A chromatic keyboard tuned to the active scale lets users play along. Together, these tools make Somaphi a better fit for people who want to participate in a session than for listeners seeking a fixed track library.

Studio Pro can record sessions and export lossless WAV, AIFF or M4A files. The maker says exports are copyright-free for classes, therapy, podcasts and films, without a licence, royalties or attribution. That makes the upgrade relevant to facilitators and creators, while the free plan does not include recording or export.

The app requires no account or internet connection, renders audio locally and, according to its maker, does not track users. Offline operation and local rendering suit people who prefer not to rely on a connection or account.

Pricing

Somaphi is freemium. Free costs nothing and includes five modes, with no account or subscription required. It is a useful way to explore the core sound and breathing sessions, but not to record or export them.

Studio Pro costs $12.99 a month, billed One-time purchase. It adds additional keys, scales and chord voicings, 432 Hz tuning, breathing patterns, recording and audio export. The stated monthly price and one-time-purchase billing description point to different payment terms, so buyers should confirm the purchase terms before paying. The expanded musical controls suit regular improvisers; recording and export are the main reasons for teachers, guides and creators to upgrade.

Platforms

Somaphi is available on iOS and macOS, with iOS 15.1 or later required. Mac compatibility requires macOS 12.0 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later. Android is coming soon, so it is not a current option for Android users.

Who it's for

Somaphi suits listeners who want generated ambient sound with a breath guide, and users who enjoy shaping or playing along with the audio. Studio Pro is aimed at yoga teachers, meditation guides, breathwork facilitators, therapists and content creators who need recording or export. Those seeking adaptive sound or a collection of ready-made tracks should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Five distinct modes, sequencer patterns and Symphony give users several ways to vary generated sessions.
• Pro: Offline, account-free local rendering avoids dependence on a connection or login.
• Pro: Studio Pro exports lossless formats and includes the maker's stated copyright-free usage terms for several professional contexts.
• Con: Generation is not adaptive, limiting its appeal to people who want sound that responds to them.
• Con: Recording and export are reserved for Studio Pro, so the free tier cannot serve as a production tool.
• Con: Android users cannot use the app yet.

Alternatives

For broader device coverage and a free plan with a daily usage limit, limited environments and locations, consider GetSound.ai; its free plan also limits simultaneous use to one device. Easy-Peasy.AI Meditation Music Generator is an iOS and web alternative with a free plan that includes 1,000 words, one image credit, one audio transcription and 1,000 text-to-speech characters.

For an iOS soundbath app with a low-cost Premium tier, Viastaro Soundbath offers Premium Monthly at £0.99 a month and Premium Yearly at £7.99 a year; both add ad removal, a live radial editor and timeline, audio export and saved arrangements. Still is an iOS paid alternative at $7.99 a month, with an auto-renewing monthly subscription and up to two new tracks per month.

Mubert may suit users seeking a web, iOS or Android option: its free Ambassador plan allows 25 tracks and five downloads per month at fixed duration, while Creator costs $14 a month. Brain.fm is a paid alternative at $14.99 a month, with Focus, Sleep, Relaxation and Meditation modes across web, iOS, Android and desktop platforms, plus a free trial.

Endel is another option for those who want a freemium app across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. For web-based music composition, Musigation has a free plan with one credit per month and MP3 output only, and a Starter plan at $10 a month with 15 credits per month and MP3 and WAV output. Readers comparing meditation-focused options can also browse Meditation apps.

Verdict

Choose Somaphi if you want offline, locally generated ambient sessions with breathing guidance and room to improvise. Its free five-mode plan makes that core approach accessible, while Studio Pro is the choice for export and professional use. Look elsewhere if you need adaptive generation, Android support today or a library of fixed tracks.