# 5 Minute Relaxation — user reviews > 160 indexed App Store user reviews of 5 Minute Relaxation by Olson Applications Limited, rated 4.60/5 from 50 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-minute-relaxation/id641086879/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-minute-relaxation/id641086879.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 38 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 1 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 160) ### 4/5 — 5 minute relax *2019-07-22, version 2.2.3* I like this app. Easy to use. Effective. Thank you. ### 5/5 — 悩まなくてよい *2018-09-30* シンプルイズベストです。 悩まなくて良い。操作もいきなり簡単だし。 ちょっとした休憩時間にも、5分で簡単にできて良い。 一番使用頻度が多いアプリ。 マインドフルネスアプリは色々試したが、5分でも効果があると言われているし、無料版で十分、続けやすい。 しっかりやりたい人は、このアプリと、他の長時間ガイドしてくれるアプリ使い分けると良いと思う。 ### 5/5 — 良いと思います *2018-09-26* 毎日利用してます！ ### 5/5 — Amazing *2018-09-03, version 2.2.2* I was so relaxed all my stress was gone this was the most relaxed I’ve ever been ### 5/5 — Works like a charm *2018-07-26* This puts me to sleep EVERY single time. I highly recommend it. Don’t waste time, use this and get rest. ### 4/5 — Very Relaxing! *2018-06-27* This is a fantastic relaxation app with soothing voice and music. As others have said, there is the option to have it end in sleep or waking. I have only used the free version, and from what I see from others, it's not worth it to pay for more. An idea for improvement is to offer a longer option like a ten minute meditation or continue the soothing music at the end for 3-5 more minutes after the voice stops before waking. I always end it wishing for more. ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2018-06-19, version 2.2.1* Helps guide me to sleep. I am asleep before the ending almost very single time. It's very calming. The voice of soft and he sound effects are super ambient. Highly recommend ### 4/5 — Pas mal mais... *2018-05-23* J’aurais voulu avoir la fonctionnalité pour pouvoir changer la voix parce que avoir d’autres voix peut aider les gens à se détendre. Merci ### 5/5 — Awesome for the price. *2018-03-09* Neat little app. I've never used the wake function, if use this regularly to sleep. There are several, similar, 5-minute relaxation programs. Always helpful when I am super wound up from work, but need to wind down and sleep. Would be nice to have more relaxation programs for sleep. But awesome nonetheless. ### 5/5 — Super appli *2018-03-07* J'apprécie bcp cette appli surtout pour m'endormir je la conseille vivement ### 4/5 — Détente *2018-01-30* Très bonne application , séance courte mais efficace, voix agréable, merci à vous ### 5/5 — Magnifique! *2018-01-29* Enfin une app qui fait à 300% ce qu’elle annonce! Je suis beaucoup plus zen... dingue! Bref... BRAVO! ### 5/5 — EXCELLENT *2018-01-25, version 2.2.0* Excellente application pour vrai! Je m’endors après 2 min, c’est super et c’est sur que je procure les autres sessions. Ça m’aide tellement! ### 5/5 — Parfait *2017-11-21* Vous rêvez de détente ? Cet apps est faite pour vous ! Les Plus sont payant ( logique pour les petits développeurs) Je n’est même pas remarqué de pub dedans franchement fier du travail accompli ! 5 minutes d’écoute et op votre esprit est partit loin de tout ! Bravo l’équipe Thibault.L ### 5/5 — Détente 😂 *2017-11-17* Très très très long perso je l’ai pris juste pour faire des mandalas parce que la voix me soûle elle me prend de haut alors que c elle la victime d’accord ? Moi g pas de problème mais cette voix qui te parle trois heures elle te prend pour un c**.... bref ça marche pas trop sur moi👌😂 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Don’t recommend *2020-11-30, version 2.2.3* The voice is creepy to me at least ### 1/5 — Mauvaise manipulation *2018-02-28* Bonjour, j’ai fait une mauvaise manipulation dans l’appli, ce qui a apparemment provoqué l’achat de la version pro, ce qui m’étonne c’est que je ne crois pas avoir eu la confirmation par l’empreinte. J’avais désinstallé l’appli car elle ne m’intéresse pas, je viens de m’apercevoir que 9€ (ce n’est pas rien pour une appli que j’ai viré) ont été débité par Apple. J’ai signalé le problème à Apple et la réponse automatique est que cet article n’est pas remboursable. C’est la première fois que je fais une mauvaise manipulation, je suis très déçue de ne pas pouvoir dialoguer directement avec les développeurs (je n’ai pas trouvé le lien de contact) je me retrouve à payer une appli que je n’utiliserai jamais. ### 1/5 — もっと優しく穏やかに誘導して欲しい *2017-11-12* せわしなく追い立てられるような早さで誘導されてもリラックスできない。 リラックスの連呼で、強制されているようで、全くリラックスできない。 音に集中と言われ、トイレを流すような雑な音でリラックスは無理 ### 1/5 — Glitches *2016-02-15* This is a meditation app for beginners only making it extremely pricey and not worth the $7.99 considering the glitches. The app just does not deliver and what little it does offer is so elementary I'm shocked by the cost. I thought there would be a progression, but it's just a series of five minute meditations, all similar, at a buck a piece. I feel used and foolish! There is much better quality stuff out there for free. ### 1/5 — Truly only five minutes are free *2015-05-10* After listening to a relaxing five minutes of either relaxation ending in sleep OR waking you will not be able to choose anything else except a repeat of that same session unless you "unlock one more session for $1.99." While the five minutes of voice guided relaxation with music were relaxing, I doubt another five minute session was worth my $1.99. Not enough content for the money. I will be deleting this app. ### 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 ### 2/5 — Application pour se détendre ? Non. *2017-12-19* C’est dommage, au début de la première séance la femme dit « attention ! » et c’est super désagréable quand on est dans une optique de détente... De plus je trouve sa voix ... comment dire, pénible, insistante et pas du tout agréable pour pouvoir s’endormir. Je vais quand même essayer les autres et celle aussi du matin, et laisserai un autre avis. ### 2/5 — ナレーションが早すぎる *2016-05-31* 喋り方の調子がキビキビしてて落ち着けない。音声のスピードを調節できる機能が欲しい。 ### 2/5 — Like it but *2016-04-05, version 2.0.0* I tried a million time and I still can't fall asleep.2 stars because it's not that relaxing like someone talking to you when your trying to sleep and still dose not work. ### 2/5 — L *2016-01-01, version 2.0.0* Nice to relax but not worth $7.99 for all the sessions. You should get them for $1.99 - the cost of adding one session. Not enough content to justify the price. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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。 ### 5/5 — Incroyable *2020-06-30* J’adore la voix de cette dame ! Très apaisante ### 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。 ### 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 ### 5/5 — Love this app *2019-01-30* In just 5 minutes, I totally relax in the afternoons. Great help! ### 5/5 — Bravo *2019-01-01* Bonne application dommage que l on a accès qu as un tout petit panel de séance. Bonne continuation. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2018-10-03, version 2.2.1* Have used it before sleep & upon waking. Voice & music are nice to listen to. Felt relaxed to sleep & calm to take on the day in a positive manner. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*