# Beditations: Sleep & Awaken — user reviews > 133 indexed App Store user reviews of Beditations by Highly Meditated, LLC, rated 4.60/5 from 526 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beditations-sleep-and-awaken/id969123738/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beditations-sleep-and-awaken/id969123738.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 415 · 4★ 54 · 3★ 23 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 26 ## What do users think of Beditations? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Enjoyable app - 👍 Best meditation app - 👍 Variety of soundscapes - 👍 Helps with sleep and relaxation - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 👍 Adds serenity to life - 👍 Refreshing wake up experience **Cons** - 👎 Dislike of certain voice actors - 🐛 Inconsistent alarm functionality - 🐛 Buggy downloads and in-app purchases - 🔋 Drains battery when running in background - 👎 Confusing navigation and UI - 👎 Lack of customization options **Commonly reported bugs** - Meditations not playing correctly - App crashes or won't open - Purchased content not available - Alarm not functioning as expected **Most requested features** - Option to stop audio after meditation - Ability to preview meditations before selecting - Timer or auto-off feature - More free content and meditation options - Ability to create custom meditation playlists ## Newest reviews (12 of 133) ### 4/5 — Likes / dislikes *2021-10-12, version 6.1.0* I really like some of the meditation leaders and wish I knew their names or a way to unlock more of their work specifically. I do not like the male voice or older women and do not want to pay monthly if they will be some of the practitioners that I will get by paying money. I would gladly pay money if I had choice and knew what I was getting. ### 4/5 — Great app, bad voice actor *2021-10-08, version 6.1.0* Edit: Thanks for the response! I should have noted that the app is fantastic. I just use the morning affirmations the most. But I appreciate all the work put into the app, so I’m changing to 4 stars. 😁 I beg you to replace the woman with the breathy baby voice. I’m sure she’s a great person, but her voice makes it impossible to listen to the affirmations. If you’re old enough to remember Victoria Jackson from SNL, it’s like she started recording self-help messages and tried putting the emPHAsis on different sylLAbles with every repetition. Please hire someone with a more appropriate voice. 😫 ### 4/5 — Good app *2020-11-14, version 6.1.0* Wish there was a timer for free ### 5/5 — five star quality *2020-04-26, version 6.0.2* i have always had a rough time falling asleep let alone staying asleep. having epilepsy, sleep deprivation is a big concern of mine. nothing is worse than the side effects of fatigue! i decided to try the beditations app and really enjoyed the options and natural sounds. the wood fire is so relaxing! i look forward to sleep filled nights and less worrying! quality app and easy to navigate through. ### 4/5 — Wait, I change my mind! *2020-03-08, version 6.0.2* The person who made the app wrote me back and now that he told me it's a app made by one person I'm actually impressed. Really I am, I thought it was made by a bunch of people but knowing it was made by one person, it's actually impressive they did it by themselves. I'm keeping the app as a reminder I could achieve anything I want alone without help. Seriously I'm no chicken, if I thought the app was bad I would admit it. But I'm serious it's really impressive that they did all of that alone. I'm sorry I judged to early, this app and the developer is amazing. 👍 Hope the developer achieves greater things than this. And who was I to talk I'm a nobody, but this person got in an app-store article about making an amazing app. I'm keeping it for the inspiration. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2020-01-11, version 6.0.2* Myself and my children, love this app! It has really helped calm them down before bed, and has helped them and myself with falling asleep as well. This app is very pleasing to look at and easy to navigate and use. ### 3/5 — Not stopping *2019-10-17, version 6.0.0* I have been using this app for two years which has been part of my routine so Thank you. Unfortunately the Beditations are not stopping now since this up date so it’s actually waking me in the middle of the night. There doesn’t seem to be an option to stop it after as they just keeping looping over and over again... no support to contact so hoping to gain help with this review ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2019-10-15, version 6.0.0* If you could have the app stop playing the meditations after a single track that would be ideal since I would rather not have it keep talking after I fall asleep. If this could be implemented then it would be an easy 5 star app ### 2/5 — Super hard to navigate, very glitchy *2019-04-24, version 5.1.0* Don’t do it. There are a bunch of better platforms out there. When it actually DOES work it’s loud and not relaxing at all. ### 3/5 — Doesn’t work without WiFi/data (free version) *2019-04-10, version 5.1.0* Just downloaded and do enjoy the background sounds and a few of the meditations available in the free version. Concept is a bit disjointed however — alarm will not work without being on WiFi or data, while in order to achieve full peace I do not sleep with this connectivity on, as much as possible. There’s no way to preview the alarm meditations unless you set an alarm and wait for it, and there’s no functionality to earmark ones you like and want to use. What I will be using this for then, instead of as a wake up alarm, is to set meditative reminders in the daytime, so I will interrupt myself with soothing reminder to meditate. Thanks! ### 5/5 — It works. When it works, it works. *2019-04-08, version 5.1.0* I’m gonna be honest - I go straight for the free stuff. I’ve been falling asleep - and going back to sleep - to the one with the moon zooming over clouds (see how much I pay attention?) for nearly a year now. It’s the best thing I’ve ever found. Ever. I’ve learned to “find the sound” when I wake up in the middle of the night - which can be six to ten times - and when I find the sounds, I let it pull me back to sleep. Thank you. It’s worked for me - when it works. I’ve experienced a few issues lately and have had to load and unload the app (my phone is top notch and this is only app that’s lead me astray); but still, I’m patient and after a few days managed to get it back on track. So what works for me after all these years? A consistent sound. One that I’ve memorized as I fall to sleep and then “find” again, in the dark when I wake. It’s a bit of training, but it works. And I’m thankful. ### 3/5 — Really loved this app but the update ruined it *2019-03-28, version 5.1.0* The app was the only thing that could get me to sleep most nights and since the update I can't even get it to open. And when it does, I can't restore my purchase to listen to my favorite ones. Also the changed voice is seriously a disappointment, I miss the woman voice. Considering a woman voice activates a different part of the brain than a man's it makes sense why this can no longer put me to sleep. Please, please, please revert back to the original 😭 Edit: I’ve completely uninstalled the app at this point because of all the changes. It was perfect the way it was and I had paid for premium, but there’s really no point in me having the app anymore since it no longer suits my needs. Unfortunate, but it happens, I suppose. Edit 2 because I’m not entirely sure what the developer see lol. When I reviewed the change in voices it has been quite awhile. When the initial review was made what them those voices changed, not the most recent. I used the app so much before that change and since then it hasn’t been the same. I haven’t been able to resort purchases since they were different at the time. It’s a good app, but before it was a fantastic app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Love the idea but... *2021-06-13, version 6.1.0* I love the concept of this app. When it works it’s super helpful. However...you have to keep the app open and it needs to be the current app up on my screen for it to work. If I leave it open and go to another app after setting the alarm it turns the alarm off. Took me awhile to figure that out and sometimes I still make the mistake of clicking out and forgetting that turns the alarm off. Other times it just doesn’t go off in the morning for no apparent reason. I wish it worked consistently then it would be 5 stars - and I’d be interested in subscribing too. ### 1/5 — Please tell us it isn’t free before downloading *2021-01-11, version 6.1.0* Not free ### 1/5 — Confusing *2020-09-08, version 6.1.0* Uninstalled right away. Music or “soundcapes” won’t stop. Pressing the play button only starts some voice over and pause doesn’t stop the sounds. I don’t know what’s going on or what I’m supposed to do while I’m being bombarded with loud rain sound effects. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2020-03-07, version 6.0.2* The in-app information won’t tell you that there is no way for you to use the meditations they offer if you don’t pay a monthly subscription of $3.99!!! So what they say about just paying $0.99 for this or that meditation is completely MISLEADING!!! No way I’m going to pay $50 a year when I can use the free Andrew Johnson’s guided meditation apps!!! Bad business practice guys, shame on you!!! ### 1/5 — App doesn’t open anymore *2019-06-10, version 5.1.0* Used to love this app but it hasn’t been opening on my phone for a while. I noticed the last update was over a year ago so I guess the issue is just never going to get fixed because there’s been no effort to fix it yet. Really disappointed because I used to use this app all the time but now it just doesn’t open. ### 1/5 — It’s doesn’t go off *2019-02-10, version 5.1.0* Doesn’t go off at the time set! ### 1/5 — I cannot unsubscribe *2018-10-10, version 5.1.0* I cannot stop the music even when I go to another app. I can’t unsubscribe Hellish ### 1/5 — WHY?!?! *2018-09-19, version 5.1.0* Ok so I download the app and I listen to the sound and there TERRIBLE!!! DONT GET THIS APP! But I recommend "tide" it's a great app! Not to many sounds to choose from.. But there good!! ### 1/5 — Terrible! *2018-08-27, version 5.1.0* There’s is no off feature the sleep music plays all night all day until you manually kill the app from your phone (developer that’s what your reviews with “no exit” are telling you. Since there is no exit, no sleep timer no way to shut this thing up it’s own alarm does not ring and kills all other alarms. Zero help, zero support, not even an FAQ. Seriously, who designs a sleep app with out exit or an auto off feature?!? ### 1/5 — I want my money back. *2018-06-20, version 5.1.0* This is the worst app I've ever bought. Instead of making you feel calm and relaxed, it drives you insane anxious and frustrated. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Enjoying your app *2025-04-12, version 6.1.1* Love your app! ### 5/5 — Best Meditation APP! *2022-09-11, version 6.1.0* Beditations is the best meditation app I’ve found, so many different soundscapes to choose from and superior quality by far. I can’t fall asleep without it!! ### 5/5 — Takes a Moment then BAM *2021-03-23, version 6.1.0* I wanted something easy to set up and figure out. Initially I found myself absolutely befuddled! Then I “got” it! Perhaps I was merely brain dead at the time. Once the instructions sunk in it was difficult to navigate. I’m amazed at the number of meditations. And it was nice waking up to one, though I fell back asleep! Lol! Next time i will have a back up alarm just in case! Brilliant idea and very well executed! Apologies for my reactive reviewing! I’m glad I could make it right here, It was bothering me. ### 5/5 — Fab *2021-03-14, version 6.1.0* Must give it a chance to enjoy your time relaxing clear your mind and soul ### 5/5 — Had Reservations *2021-01-13, version 6.1.0* But i tried it. Kinda nice. Tried it again, checked out more settings. Used it every night. I Look forward to the place it puts me in enabling me to relax and go to sleep! ### 5/5 — How to *2020-10-17, version 6.1.0* Hi love the App, but how do I turn it off, or am I missing simple instructions🤔🤷🏽‍♂️? Never mind, I figured it out. Wonderful app 🔥🤗 ### 5/5 — App *2020-10-07, version 6.1.0* This app was a game changer I will use this app for a very long time I fully recommend this app ### 5/5 — Beyond amazing. *2020-09-18, version 6.1.0* This is awesome and sleep is great!! ### 5/5 — 💤 *2020-08-15, version 6.1.0* I been needing this to sleep! My body doesn’t like shutting down to relax but Beditations Helps Me! Sleep Tight Don’t Let The Bedbugs Bite!!!! ### 5/5 — Great relaxation app! *2020-06-30, version 6.1.0* Love it! So soothing. --- *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.*