BetterSleep review

BetterSleep started as Relax Melodies, and the sound mixer is still its core: more than 300 sleep sounds and music tracks, from rain and white noise to binaural beats and solfeggio frequencies, that you layer into your own mix. On top of that sit more than 250 meditations and hypnosis sessions, covering topics such as the military method, tinnitus relief and yoga nidra, and more than 100 SleepTales. A sleep tracker and recorder now flag snoring, movement and sleep talking, and short lessons explain chronotypes. Bedtime reminders and timers help build a routine. The FAQ says the app works on a free trial, then needs a paid subscription, while a limited selection of free content stays available. The US App Store lists many Premium price points without clear plan labels, so we left the price pending. Tracking is simpler than on dedicated trackers, but for falling asleep it has the most to offer.

Who it is for

people who fall asleep best with custom soundscapes and stories

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending); free trial, then a paid Premium subscription, with limited free content after the trial.

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• More than 300 sleep sounds and music tracks to mix, including white noise and binaural beats
• More than 250 meditations and hypnosis sessions
• More than 100 SleepTales and stories
• Sleep tracker and recorder that flags snoring, movement and sleep talking
• Bedtime reminders, timers and chronotype content

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest mixable sound library on this list
• Strength: Runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch
• Strength: Some free content stays available after the trial
• Weakness: Full library requires Premium
• Weakness: Tracking is less detailed than Sleep Cycle or SleepScore
• Weakness: Many Premium price points on the App Store; confirm the price in the app

Key facts

• Sounds and music: 300+ tracks
• Meditations and hypnosis: 250+
• Stories: 100+ SleepTales
• Former name: Relax Melodies

Where it ranks

BetterSleep is No. 5 in our Best Sleep Apps verdict.