# 5 Minute Relaxation — Fast sleep guide & meditation

> Five-minute guided relaxation and sleep aid with music and sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Olson Applications Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-minute-relaxation/id641086879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Olson Applications Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/362093407)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 160 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-minute-relaxation/id641086879/reviews.md

## What is 5 Minute Relaxation?

Do you feel stressed and anxious? Do you crave a moment of peace and relaxation? Then download this app and feel calmer and more relaxed in just 5 minutes 

Features: 

A combination of vocal guidance, soothing music and relaxing sounds to create a calm journey into peace and tranquility. 

Don't think you have time to relax? Every session takes just 5 minutes from start to finish - ideal for short breaks in the working day. 

Want to relax before you drift off to sleep? Set the app to automatically guide you to sleep . 

Beautiful animated imagery helps you feel calmer from the moment you open the app. 

Universal app - download once and you use on iPad and iPhone 

Integrated Airplay support - play the app on you your airplay speakers 

The easy way to escape the stresses of modern life - download now!

## Key features

- 5-minute guided relaxation sessions
- Vocal guidance, music, and sounds
- Automatic sleep guidance
- Animated imagery
- Universal app support (iPad/iPhone)
- Airplay integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version - all 20 sessions for the price of 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| extra session (session 2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| extra session (session 3) | $1.99 | one-time |
| extra session (session 4) | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of 5 Minute Relaxation?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😴 Effectively helps users fall asleep
- 😌 Highly relaxing and calming experience
- ⏱️ Perfect 5-minute duration for busy schedules
- 🎙️ Soothing and clear voice guidance
- 🎵 Pleasant ambient music and nature sounds
- 💰 Free core version available
- 👶 Family-friendly, works for children
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Quick stress relief and mental clarity
- 🌍 Works for multiple languages and cultures
- 🧘 Effective for anxiety and hyperactivity management

**Cons**

- 🔊 Voice quality creepy to some users
- ⏱️ Too short, users want longer sessions
- 💸 Expensive additional sessions at $1.99 each
- 🔁 Limited content variety, repetitive sessions
- 📱 Screen must stay on during use
- ⏹️ Abrupt ending without gradual fade-out
- 🎯 Limited customization options
- 🚫 Paywall restricts access to full content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App glitches and crashes
- Screen cannot be turned off during session
- Unexpected water sound effects startle users

**Most requested features**

- Longer meditation sessions (10+ minutes)
- Option to combine multiple sessions consecutively
- Ability to turn off screen while meditating
- Gradual fade-out or bell sound at session end
- More diverse and varied meditation programs
- Preview of paid sessions before purchase
- Lower pricing for additional sessions
- Continued background music after voice ends
- More customization options beyond wake/sleep
- Ability to earn sessions rather than purchase

## Recent user reviews (10 of 160)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-minute-relaxation/id641086879/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 欲を言えばどうかリピート機能がほしい

*2025-09-10*

友達にも皆んなにおすすめしてるくらい、本気で寝れます。
癒される声のトーンもそうだし音楽の感じも落ち着きます！
次携帯変えても絶対ダウンロードします。
作って頂きありがとうございます。
本当感謝。

### 1/5 — Don’t recommend

*2020-11-30, version 2.2.3*

The voice is creepy to me at least

### 5/5 — Incroyable

*2020-06-30*

J’adore la voix de cette dame ! Très apaisante

### 2/5 — Free

*2020-06-29, version 2.2.3*

Not really free free if only one for sleep always same and waking I like silence so not shure on that one

### 5/5 — Amazing and FREE

*2020-05-26, version 2.2.3*

This app has really helped me sleep and relax, and it’s totally free! I have been trying to find a meditation/sleep app and I’ve downloaded a ton but this is the only one that actually is completely free! All the other apps I’ve looked at have been so expensive and not worth and I’m so glad I found this one! Plus it’s such a simple design and so easy to use omg!

### 5/5 — Best app ever thanks whoever made this app

*2020-05-15, version 2.2.3*

The besttttttttt appppppppp everrrrrr thankkkkkk

### 5/5 — Best 5 minute relax and calm ever

*2020-01-08*

This is the best 5 minute ap I’ve ever used to takes few minutes and separate from the chaos and it enables me to come back to my work more clear headed and with a more effective ability to contribute to my team and career.  My favorite “go to”for an effective  break in the day!

### 5/5 — リラックス！

*2019-09-02*

とても気持ちよくリラックスできていいと思う。

### 4/5 — 5 minute relax

*2019-07-22, version 2.2.3*

I like this app.  Easy to use.  Effective.  
Thank you.

### 5/5 — シンプルかつ効果十分。

*2019-02-02*

4年近く不眠症で困っており,睡眠薬と抗不安薬を使用しても寝つきが非常に悪く困っていたのですが,薬を飲んでからこのアプリを聞き,指示に従うと,5分後には体がリラックスした状態になり,そのまま心地よい状態を保ち続けているといつのまにか寝ておりました。自律訓練法を簡単に行えるアプリとしてとてもオススメです。もちろん960円課金しました

## Frequently asked questions about 5 Minute Relaxation

### What does the 5 Minute Relaxation app do?

This app provides short, guided relaxation sessions designed to help users feel calmer and more relaxed in just five minutes. It combines vocal guidance, soothing music, and relaxing sounds to create a peaceful experience.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 5-minute guided sessions, a combination of vocal guidance, music, and sounds, automatic sleep guidance, beautiful animated imagery, universal support for iPad and iPhone, and integrated Airplay support.

### Is this app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some content or features may require payment.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a universal app, meaning you can download it once and use it on both your iPad and iPhone. It also supports Airplay for playback on external speakers.

### How can this app help me relax?

The app uses a combination of vocal guidance, calming music, and relaxing sounds to guide you into a state of peace and tranquility. The short, five-minute sessions are ideal for quick breaks, and it can also automatically guide you to sleep.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.3 — 2018-09-22

Information about our new app

### 2.2.2 — 2018-09-01

Minor translation and metadata changes

Our latest app is now available:  Serenity guided Meditation

### 2.2.1 — 2018-05-15

Minor bug fixes and improvements
New information about our forthcoming app - Peace: Guided Meditations

### 2.2.0 — 2017-02-01

Minor bug fixes:
Volume slider fixed
Audio now plays in background

Information about our latest app added to the other apps page: 

5 Minute Escapes

A combination of guided relaxation, soothing music and calming sounds. Escape your daily stresses for a moment of peace and tranquility.

### 2.0.0 — 2014-11-14

Redesigned interface for a calmer more peaceful look

Information about the free version of our meditation app

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