Rainy Mood
Half an hour of rain and distant thunder on a loop, running since before background noise was a productivity category.
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How to get the most from it
Rainy Mood sits in Ambient Sound under Unwind, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something calming and cosy.
About this category: Sound mixers and generators for people who cannot work in silence or in music. Set once, leave open all day.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Winding down when your head is busy
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Rainy Mood: quick answers
Is Rainy Mood free?
Yes. Rainy Mood is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Rainy Mood?
No. You can use Rainy Mood without signing up for anything.
Does Rainy Mood work on a phone?
Yes. Rainy Mood works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Rainy Mood safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does Rainy Mood take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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