Coffitivity
Ambient sound app that recreates the background noise of a coffee shop to boost creativity and productivity, based on research showing that moderate ambient noise (70 decibels) enhances performance on creative tasks.
Last updated: 2026-03-16 03:35
Overview
Coffitivity recreates the ambient sounds of a cafe to boost your creativity and help you work better. The website and app stream realistic coffee shop background noise to help users focus, enhance creativity, and achieve flow state while working.
How It Works
Coffitivity plays realistic audio tracks featuring:
- Gentle murmurs of café chatter
- Subtle clinking of cups, saucers, and silverware
- Authentic background ambience from real coffee shops
The concept is that low-level noise provides just enough distraction to allow the subconscious mind to take over, fostering increased creativity without being overwhelming.
Scientific Foundation
Coffitivity is based on research published in the December 2012 issue of the Journal of Consumer Research. The study determined that a moderate level of ambient noise (70 decibels) enhanced productivity on creative tasks when compared to both lower noise levels (50 decibels) and higher levels of noise (85 decibels).
Features
Sound Options
- Multiple cafe ambience tracks
- Realistic coffee shop atmosphere
- Continuous streaming background noise
- Volume control for personalized sound levels
Use Cases
- Creative work and brainstorming
- Writing and content creation
- Coding and development
- Study sessions
- Remote work from quiet environments
Availability
Coffitivity is accessible via:
- Web browser at coffitivity.com
- Mobile applications for iOS
- Streaming on SoundCloud
Philosophy
Coffitivity brings the productive atmosphere of a coffee shop to any workspace, helping users who find complete silence uncomfortable and seek the creative energy of ambient public spaces.
Pricing
Free access to basic ambient sounds through the website and apps.
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