Yixiu is a quiet, ad-free nature sound app for sleep, focus, reading, and brief breathing resets. Choose from 14 real soundscapes—including ocean waves, rain, streams, birds, thunder, and wind—set a gentle timer, or follow a one-minute water-breathing rhythm. No account, no ads, and no streaks. Listen free on the web or continue on iPhone in English or Chinese.

Hi Product Hunt — I’m Elian, the maker of Yixiu. I built Yixiu because many wellness apps add another account, feed, streak, or decision to a moment when you already want less noise. Yixiu keeps the interaction small: • 14 real nature sounds for sleep, focus, and reading • a gentle 15, 30, or 60-minute timer • a one-minute water-breathing reset • no account, no ads, and full English and Chinese support The web version lets you listen before downloading. The iPhone app adds background playback and keeps preferences on your device. Version 1.4 is the first fully bilingual release. I’d especially value feedback on one question: when you need to reset, do you reach first for sound, a timer, or a breathing cue?

Most wellness apps ask for more attention at exactly the moment I want less: an account, a feed, a streak, another decision.
I built Yixiu around three small entry points:
choose one of 14 real nature soundscapes
set a gentle 15, 30, or 60-minute timer
follow a one-minute water-breathing cue
No account or ads. The web version is here: https://yixiu.wonderelian.com/
I m trying to understand real behavior rather than assume: when you re overstimulated, unfocused, or unable to sleep, what do you reach for first sound, a timer, or a breathing cue? What makes that choice work for you?

Yixiu

Real nature sounds for sleep, focus, and one-minute calm

Real nature sounds for sleep, focus, and one-minute calm

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When you need to reset, what do you reach for first?

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When you need to reset, what do you reach for first?