Portal - Escape Into Nature 4+
Focus, Sleep, Relax, Sounds
Portal Labs Ltd
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Portal transports your mind into the world’s most beautiful natural surroundings to help you relieve stress, enhance focus and spark creativity.
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 improvements in focus, creativity, productivity, relaxation and more.
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 people escaping noise, stress and distraction in the world’s most beautiful natural environments.
*****
Apple - Mac App of the Year (finalist)
Apple - Editor’s Pick.
1m+ downloads.
POPULAR USE CASES
Focus, creativity, ADHD, relaxation, stress & anxiety relief, mindfulness & meditation, tinnitus, pain relief, PTSD relief, SAD relief, noise masking.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
"It has not only made me more productive, but more importantly, it has brought a sense of joy to my work day." Andrew (US)
“An instant ‘on switch’ for being able to focus.” Lifepakpaul (US)
“Nothing so profoundly affects my daily routine as Portal does.” Victor Fury (Malaysia)
"The kind of app you wish you could install on the device of everyone you care about." Alex (France)
"Life changing. There is nothing like this on your Mac." Gabriel (Canada)
"Mind-blowingly awesome! I've long dreamed of an app like this." Dexter (US)
“A beautifully integrated experience that makes focusing on work so natural. Simply perfection.” danand725 (UK)
“It is like a window in my office to beautiful places.” ShaneDE1 (US)
KEY FEATURES:
- 100+ portals to the most beautiful & peaceful corners of our planet, including Costa Rica, Iceland, St Lucia, Scotland, England & 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
- Offline usage
- Support for shortcuts allowing automations for power users
- Built to be CPU, GPU & battery efficient
- Absolute Privacy: no 3rd party tracking, targeted ads, or collection of personal data
- Custom built for Apple devices
MEMBERSHIP PRICING & TERMS
Portal Free - access to 3 portals (Mac) which rotate monthly. No subscription or trial required.
Portal Premium - unlimited access to a 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 access to our iOS app.
OTHER NOTES
Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off in your App Store account at least 24 hours before your trial end or membership period.
Dynamic (head-tracked) Spatial Audio requires compatible headphones that support head-tracking (AirPods (3rd/4th Gen), Airpods Pro, AirPods Max, Beats Fit Pro)
FROM A PASSIONATE INDIE TEAM
We’re based in the UK, with a mission to reconnect the world with nature.
Terms of Use: portal.app/terms
Privacy Policy: portal.app/privacy
What’s New
Version 1.4.1
Autumn is upon us - the leaves are changing, the birdsong is shifting as flocks migrate to warmer climes, and a new macOS has just arrived! To celebrate, our recent Portal for Mac v1.4 release brought new features, improvements, and fixes to help you enjoy the magic of this season of change.
Changes in v1.4.1
This minor update builds on our v1.4 release with a few additional tweaks and fixes:
- Nanoleaf Blocks Support: You can now enjoy full compatibility with Nanoleaf’s latest Blocks lights.
- Audio Fixes: We’ve addressed some rare crashes when switching default output devices.
- Settings Window Fix: Fixed a visual glitch with the scroll background appearance in the Settings window on macOS Sequoia.
- Cache Cleaning Improvement: The “Clear Cache” button is now disabled while the cache is being cleaned to prevent interruptions.
New Features in v1.4
- Offline Playback: Following popular demand, you can now download your favourite portals and enjoy them wherever you are, even when you've migrated off-grid! Tap the three dots on a portal screen and select "Make Available Offline." Easily manage your downloads in Settings > Storage.
- Start Playback on Launch: Want Portal to start playing as soon as you log in? Now you can! Combine this with the ‘Launch at login’ option, and Portal will be there to greet you every time you start your Mac. Settings > General > Start playback on launch.
Improvements in v1.4
- macOS Sequoia Support: Optimised for the newest macOS, with enhancements to security, performance, usability, and animations ensuring Portal runs as smoothly as ever.
- Offline Indicator: A handy new tick icon shows which portals have been downloaded and are available offline.
- Enhanced Search Integration: Portals now appear in Spotlight and Siri search results (macOS Sequoia only).
- Shortcuts Support: Portal images are now accessible when setting up portals in the Shortcuts app along with a new “Open a Portal” action.
- Library Enhancements: Enjoy the new scroll parallax effect on library tiles, clearer author attribution in articles, and links to external sites now underlined for easy identification.
Fixes in v1.4
- An issue where Nanoleaf lights didn’t correctly transition brightness when un-synced has now been fixed.
- Fixed a stall that could occur when playing previously cached videos.
- Addressed several edge case bugs that caused the Library layout to look a little skew-whiff.
- Removed excessive padding at the top of Library articles that begin with a heading.
Compatibility
Please note that Portal v1.4 does not support macOS Ventura. This will allow us to focus on delivering the very best experience possible with the latest features and functionality available on the most recent macOS versions. However, if you're unable to upgrade, please don’t worry - Portal v1.3 will continue to work on macOS Ventura for the foreseeable future.
As always, we’re incredibly grateful to the Portal community for sharing your feedback and helping guide us on which features you’re most excited about as well as the things that are bugging you out. A special shout out goes to Renzo from Italy, whose sheer enthusiasm for having Portal play on launch meant we just had to sneak it into this release!
If there’s a feature you’d love to see or a bug that needs squashing, please don’t hesitate to reach out at [hello@portal.app](mailto:hello@portal.app) - we’d love to hear from you :)
Many thanks,
Andy, Alex, Nick, Stu & Tim - Team Portal.
Ratings and Reviews
Editors’ Notes
How can an app about sound look this gorgeous? Portal is part immersive audio experience and part travel companion, a way to lose yourself in lush audio environments from all corners of the globe, all through a cool minimalist UI and stunning HD visuals. Focus, study, or snooze to downpours in the Amazon, lapping waves from the lochs of Scotland, whale song from the deep blue waters of Tahiti, or thunder on the Great Plains. Tap a sound and the app transforms into an aesthetically pleasing clock; set a timer to drift off to sleep to winds on the Isle of Skye or wake to a springtime chorus in London. Bonus: Pair compatible AirPods to experience it all in spatial audio.
Thanks
Dear Andy, Nick, Stu, and Tim, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude on behalf of myself and countless others in Ukraine for your incredibly generous offer of free premium membership during these trying times. Your compassionate gesture speaks volumes about the values and empathy that drive your team. In the face of adversity, you've chosen to extend a helping hand, offering not just a service, but a moment of respite and peace to those who need it most. It's heartwarming to know that even from afar, there are individuals and organizations like yours who stand in solidarity with us, offering support and comfort in our time of need. Your kindness will not be forgotten, and the impact of your gesture will be felt far beyond the duration of the premium membership. Please convey our heartfelt thanks to the entire Portal team for their unwavering support and solidarity. In these dark times, your light shines brightly, reminding us that compassion and unity are powerful forces for good in the world. With sincere gratitude, Andriy 🇺🇦🇬🇧💛💙
Developer Response ,
👋 Hi AndreyS007,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and generous words.
But please know that there's absolutely no need to thank us at all. We are just grateful that we are able to help in some small way during these terribly dark times. We hope Portal can help provide a little peace and respite when you need it most.
Our thoughts are with you and your people.
We hope you and your loved ones stay safe and well.
Stu, Andy, Nick & Tim - Team Portal.
I don’t know what to say…
I’m opened Portal… and almost started to cry when I saw a message from developers in Ukrainian: 😭 "We can’t even imagine that you are now worried and your loved ones. And although it may not be so much, we do Portal Premium free for everyone in Ukraine. We hope that it will help you to find peace, even for a moment. Our thoughts are with all you. Andy, Nick, Stu & Tim - Portal Team.” I don’t know how to explain it... But it's not a little thing...🥹And for some reason it's so bothers me... You have a great application. And now I know that you are also great people... Thank you for your honest and for supporting Ukraine 💙💚 Thanks to each of you… Andy, Nick, Stu & Tim ❤️
Developer Response ,
👋 Hi fran.ivan.ua,
Thank you so much for your kind words. Please know that we consider it an honour and privilege to be able to help in our own small way, so there is absolutely no need to thank us at all 😊
We honestly cannot begin to imagine what you and the people of Ukraine are going through, and just hope that Portal can be of some help and might provide a little escape from it all, even if it is just for a moment.
Please know that you, your loved ones and the people of Ukraine are in our thoughts.
Keep well and stay safe 🇺🇦
Stu, Andy, Nick & Tim - Team Portal.
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App Privacy
The developer, Portal Labs Ltd, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
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Information
- Provider
- Portal Labs Ltd
- Size
- 18.6 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Portal Labs Ltd
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Annual Membership 34,99 USD
- Monthly Membership 3,99 USD
- V2 (No Longer Available) 6,99 USD
- Upgrade (No Longer Available) 11,99 USD
- Portal Membership (Lifetime) 249,99 USD
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.