Portal - Escape Into Nature: Your Ultimate Sanctuary for Focus and Sleep
Transform your surroundings with immersive spatial audio, retina-quality visuals, and smart lighting. Designed for high-achievers who value privacy and peak performance.
Portal app screen showing a tropical beach aerial view with text about stress relief focus and sleep
A circular portal showing a tropical beach in St Lucia with a five star user review for the Portal app
Lush green forest with sunlight beams and the text Your Mind Nature Powered
Lush forest with a blue digital wave representing life-like spatial audio
A massive tree in a lush forest with a five star user testimonial highlighting the immersive sound experience
High definition close-up of volcanic rock texture showcasing Portal apps window-like motion visuals
An immersive high definition visual of a glowing lava flow from the Portal nature app with a five star user review.
The Portal app library screen showcasing various immersive nature portals and environments
Portal app interface displaying a circular view of Skogafoss waterfall in Iceland.
A lush mountain valley landscape with the Portal app slogan Rewild Your Mind and press logos from CNN, GQ, and Vogue.
Your Personal Sanctuary for Peak Performance
The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.
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Deep Work Redefined
Unlock peak productivity and manage ADHD with immersive spatial audio that masks urban distractions, paired with a built-in Pomodoro timer.
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Total Sensory Immersion
Transform your office or home into a global sanctuary by syncing your smart lights and AirPods to retina-quality visuals and 3D soundscapes.
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Private, Science-Backed Recovery
Improve your sleep and lower stress with zero third-party tracking, ensuring your mental well-being journey remains completely private and secure.
About the app
Everything you need to know about Portal - Escape Into Nature.
Description
Portal transports your mind into the world’s most beautiful natural surroundings to help you stress less, focus better and sleep more.
Through immersive nature sounds, window-like visuals, smart lighting and award-winning design, it guides you into natural environments perfectly suited to deliver life-changing impacts across productivity, mental health and sleep.
Combining 40 years of robust scientific evidence with groundbreaking new research, Portal taps into the transformative powers of the natural world, and puts into practice the latest evidence for how our minds and bodies respond to our surroundings.
Say goodbye to unproductive days, sleepless nights and a cluttered mind, and join millions of nature-lovers escaping noise, stress and distraction in the world’s most beautiful natural environments.
Apple - Editor’s Pick
Apple - Mac App of the Year (finalist)
1m+ downloads
LIFE CHANGING CUSTOMER STORIES
[FOCUS]
The student in Hawaii who needed an escape from the drone of air con, traffic noise and the stress of assignment deadlines.
“It engages your mind in a way that changes how you work and focus. I honestly am not sure I would be keeping all A's if I did not have it.”
[RELAXATION]
The lady who was at a heightened risk of a heart attack, and turned to Portal to help her stay calm and control her erratic heartbeat in the days leading up to her pacemaker fitting.
"This app has literally changed my life - and, no, I don’t usually say this kind of thing.”
[SLEEP]
The mother living in a war zone who turned to Portal to help both herself and her children fall asleep whilst the sound of bombs and shelling can be heard in the distance.
“Thank you for adding peace to the chaos of our world.”
[ADHD]
The tech professional who found Portal could help him better manage his ADHD, enabling him to unlock his professional potential, and be the husband and father he’s always wanted to be.
“I use the iOS version daily. It’s better than any medication, therapy or treatment for my ADHD brain! Makes the yearly subscription the bargain of my life.”
ADDITIONAL USE CASES
Creativity, inspiration, mindfulness, meditation, PTSD, insomnia, maternity & childbirth, baby sounds, tinnitus, pain relief
KEY FEATURES:
- 100+ portals to the most beautiful & peaceful corners of our planet, including Costa Rica, Iceland, St Lucia, Scotland & Slovenia
- Immersive true-to-life Spatial Audio recordings
- Stunning retina-quality ultra high definition motion visuals
- Philips Hue, HomeKit & Nanoleaf smart lighting integration
- Webby award winning design for beautiful aesthetics & experience
- Sunrise wake-up alarm
- Sleep timer
- Simplified pomodoro focus timer
- Meditation & breathing exercises
- Mix Portal audio with your playlists, podcasts, audiobooks & guided meditations
- Offline usage
- Siri Shortcuts
- Family Sharing with up to 5 others
- Absolute Privacy (no 3rd party tracking, targeted ads, or personal data collection)
- Custom built for Apple devices
PRICING & TERMS
Portal Free: access to 6 portals. No subscription or trial required.
Portal Premium: unlimited access to regularly updated library of 100+ portals, smart lighting integration & dynamic spatial audio. Monthly subscription, Annual subscription (with free 7 day trial), or Lifetime (one-0ff) purchase required. Subscriptions include full access to our Mac app.
OTHER NOTES
Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off in your App Store account at least 24 hours before the end of your trial or membership
Dynamic (head-tracked) Spatial Audio requires compatible headphones that support head-tracking (AirPods (3rd/4th Gen), Airpods Pro, AirPods Max, Beats Fit Pro)
Terms of Use: portal.app/terms
Privacy Policy: portal.app/privacy
Latest Version
3.8.3
Size
301.9 MB
First Released
Feb 12, 2019
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Portal - Escape Into Nature
What is Portal - Escape Into Nature?
Portal transports your mind into the world’s most beautiful natural surroundings. It uses immersive nature sounds, window-like visuals, and smart lighting to help you stress less, focus better, and sleep more.
How does Portal - Escape Into Nature improve focus and reduce stress?
Portal guides users into natural environments based on scientific evidence. It achieves this through immersive nature sounds, window-like visuals, and smart lighting, which positively impact productivity, mental health, and sleep.
Is there a free version of the Portal app?
Yes, the "Portal Free" version provides access to 6 portals. It does not require any subscription or trial to use its features.
What features are included with a Portal Premium subscription?
Portal Premium grants unlimited access to an updated library of over 100 portals, smart lighting integration, and dynamic spatial audio. It is available via monthly, annual (with a 7-day trial), or lifetime purchase.
Does Portal - Escape Into Nature integrate with smart home lighting?
Yes, Portal offers smart lighting integration. It connects with Philips Hue, HomeKit, and Nanoleaf systems to enhance the immersive experience with complementary visual effects.
Can I use Portal - Escape Into Nature without an internet connection?
Yes, Portal supports offline usage. This feature allows users to access and enjoy its immersive environments even when an internet connection is unavailable.
Does Portal - Escape Into Nature track user data or show ads?
No, Portal ensures absolute privacy. It strictly avoids third-party tracking, targeted advertisements, or the collection of personal user data.
What type of audio does Portal - Escape Into Nature use for immersion?
Portal utilizes immersive true-to-life Spatial Audio recordings. For dynamic, head-tracked Spatial Audio, compatible headphones such as AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or Beats Fit Pro are required.
How many different natural environments does Portal offer?
Portal provides access to over 100 unique portals, showcasing the most beautiful and peaceful natural locations globally. The free version includes 6 distinct portals.
Is Portal - Escape Into Nature available for Mac computers?
Yes, Portal is custom-built for Apple devices, including Mac computers. A Portal Premium subscription grants full access to the dedicated Mac app.
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