Sleep Apps · Review
Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep Review
A sleep app from Franz Bruckhoff — rated 4.7 stars by 176 App Store users.
App Store rating
4.7 / 5 (176 ratings)
Starting price
$7.99 (one-time download)
Free tier
No
Platforms
iOS · iPadOS
Developer
Franz Bruckhoff
Launched
2016
Our verdict
Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep holds a strong 4.7-star average across 176 App Store ratings and ranks #154 in App Store search results for "sleep sounds". This is a data-driven review compiled from its store listing, pricing, and user-rating profile — we have not yet completed hands-on testing, and a full editorial review is planned.
Data-driven review: this page is compiled from App Store data — the app’s real rating average and count, pricing, search ranking, and the developer’s published description (quoted, not paraphrased). We have not yet hands-on tested this app; a full editorial review is planned. Our hands-on-tested picks are marked throughout. Unsponsored, no affiliate influence.
Among the hundreds of options in the sleep app category, Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep (by Franz Bruckhoff) stands at a strong 4.7-star average across 176 App Store ratings, making it a smaller app still building its audience.
Its App Store listing describes it this way: “Can't sleep? Try Away, a high-quality sleep ambience app by award-winning audio technology innovator Franz Bruckhoff.” As with all listings, that is the developer's own framing — useful for understanding what the app aims to be.
This review is compiled from App Store data — the rating profile, pricing, ranking, and the developer's published description — rather than hands-on testing. We flag that openly: it tells you what the data supports, and our full editorial review will go deeper.
Pros & cons
What we like
- A strong 4.7-star average across 176 App Store ratings — real users rate it well.
- Simple one-time price ($7.99) with no forced subscription at download.
- Ranks #154 in App Store search for "sleep sounds" — genuine visibility in its category.
- Available since 2016, with an established presence on the store.
What we don’t
- We have not yet hands-on tested this app — this review reflects store data, not editorial experience.
- A paid download means no free trial of the experience first.
- Smaller user base than the category leaders, so the rating sample is limited.
Best for / avoid if
Best for
- →People browsing beyond the big names in the sleep app category
- →Users who weigh real App Store ratings heavily (4.7 stars, 176 ratings)
- →Those who prefer one-time purchases over subscriptions
Avoid if
- →You want a deeply vetted, hands-on-tested pick — see our editorial reviews of BetterSleep, Calm, Pzizz
- →You need clinical or therapeutic support — no consumer app provides that
Pricing
Download
$7.99
One-time App Store purchase.
In-app purchases
Varies
Many apps in this category offer optional subscriptions — check the App Store listing for current in-app pricing.
What Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep is
Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep is a sleep app for iOS by Franz Bruckhoff, first released in 2016.
In the developer's words: “Can't sleep? Try Away, a high-quality sleep ambience app by award-winning audio technology innovator Franz Bruckhoff.”
Where Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep sits in the category
By the numbers: a strong 4.7-star average across 176 App Store ratings, ranking #154 in App Store search for "sleep sounds". That makes it a smaller app still building its audience.
Store ratings are not the whole story — they skew positive across this category — but a large sample at 4.7 stars is a meaningful signal that existing users find it does what it promises.
What the listing emphasizes
“Can't sleep? Try Away, a high-quality sleep ambience app by award-winning audio technology innovator Franz Bruckhoff.” — that is the pitch, in the developer's own words.
We quote the listing rather than paraphrase it so you can judge the developer's claims for yourself. Our hands-on editorial review, when published, will test those claims.
Where Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep falls behind
Editorial vetting. Unlike BetterSleep or Calm, we have not yet tested Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep hands-on.
Transparency of in-app pricing. App Store listings often reveal subscription costs only after download — check the in-app purchases section of the listing.
Brand ecosystem. The category leaders pair their apps with large content teams and published research; smaller apps rarely match that depth.
Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep vs. the category leaders
The sleep app category is anchored by BetterSleep, Calm, Pzizz — all of which we have reviewed editorially, hands-on.
Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep's case rests on its user-rating profile (4.7 stars, 176 ratings) and its one-time $7.99 price. The leaders' case rests on vetted content depth and track record.
A sensible approach: read our editorial reviews of the leaders first, and try Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep if its specific angle appeals — App Store ratings this positive usually mean the core experience delivers.
Bottom line
Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep earns a strong 4.7-star average across 176 App Store ratings — real users like it. Until our hands-on review lands, treat this page as an honest data profile: strong signals, store-verified facts, and clearly marked limits.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep free?+
Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep is a one-time $7.99 purchase on the App Store, with possible in-app purchases listed on its store page.
How is Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep rated?+
It holds a 4.7-star average across 176 ratings on the US App Store — a smaller app still building its audience.
Who makes Away ~ Nature Sounds to Sleep?+
Franz Bruckhoff, who released it in 2016. The App Store listing links to the developer's site and privacy policy.
Is this a hands-on review?+
Not yet — this review is compiled from App Store data: ratings, pricing, search ranking, and the developer's published description. A full editorial review is planned. For hands-on-tested picks in this category, see our reviews of BetterSleep, Calm, Pzizz.
A note on mental health: apps and online services can support wellbeing, but they are not a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling, a licensed professional can help — and if you are in crisis, contact your local emergency number or, in the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).