# Deep Sleep with AJ — user reviews > 252 indexed App Store user reviews of Deep Sleep with AJ by Universal Relaxation Ltd, rated 4.20/5 from 146 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-sleep-with-aj/id337349999/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-sleep-with-aj/id337349999.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 102 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 16 ## What do users think of Deep Sleep with AJ? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Simple but great - 🚀 Works every time - 👍 Foolproof - 👍 Works without fail - 👍 Positive experience - 👍 It really works - 👍 Sleeps best friend - 👍 Panic attack relief - 👍 Sleeps best friend - 👍 Excellent - 👍 Amazing - 👍 Awesome - 👍 Incredible voice - 👍 Fantastic - 👍 Awesome - 👍 Zzzzzz - 👍 Amazing!!! - 👍 Yay it actually works! - 👍 Great! - 👍 I'm getting sleepy... - 👍 Once a cynic, now a believer! - 👍 Blissful and intuitive. A treat for your soul. - 👍 It works! - 👍 Amazing! - 👍 Asleep in minute - 👍 Best app! I can sleep now. - 👍 Deep Sleep with Andrew Johnson - 👍 Cheapest sleeping pill around - 👍 Totally worth the money. - 👍 Awesome - 👍 Don't waste time! Get this now!! **Cons** - 🔇 Changes :( - 🔇 Music too painful for headache use - 🔇 Keeps crashing - 🔇 What happened? - 🔇 App not working. - 🔇 Disappointed with the changes after an iPhone update - 🔇 Does not play past 50 second intro - 🔇 Stopped working after iOS update - 🔇 Crash - 🔇 What have you done? - 🔇 New Update is Terrible - 🔇 Why change it? - 🔇 Don't like it. - 🔇 Booo. The new version doesn't have the Loop - 🔇 Don't care for new update - 🔇 Needs a dark feature or a nighttime feature - 🔇 Where did the option for delayed wake go? - 🔇 Where did the option for delayed wake go? - 🔇 Music too loud - 🔇 Bad dreams **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes after iOS update - Doesn't work after recent update - Freezes and won't play **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Delayed wake function - Ability to change background music - Ability to skip instructions ## Newest reviews (17 of 252) ### 4/5 — It really helped! *2026-03-10* I found this very helpful, just being made aware of each part of the body in turn to relax it, I noticed tension is places I hadn’t before. I actually slept better than I had in ages, with a baby it’s not so much the length of time you sleep but the quality of it! So I’ll be using this a lot from now on. Reading some of the reviews was interesting… I like the idea of being able to skip the intro, to have a timer on the wake function and to have the ability to adjust the volume of the background noise… sounds amazing! Hypnotherapy isn’t for everyone agreed and I can see why some people could find parts of it patronising but it’s a little rude to imply if you find this app helpful you have no self respect! That’s just my opinion 🤗 ### 3/5 — Changes :( *2025-06-26* This was the best app; 5 stars without a doubt & highly recommended. Recent changes have seen the sleep meditation reduced to 11 minutes, when it used to be 30-40 minutes. It was a nightly ritual for me & I’m sad it’s changed :( I still recommend, it’s a great meditation!! ### 2/5 — Mislabeled title *2025-04-18, version 9.02* Nice messaging with peaceful music. Almost ready to sleep then voice tells me at the count of eight to open my eyes. And at ten become fully aware of the room. No no no. I don’t want to open my eyes at all. I want to SLEEP! Very disappointed. ### 3/5 — Loved this app as a teen *2025-03-24* I used to use this app over 10 years ago because it would help me sleep as a stressed out student that was also going through personal issues. It was very effective and got me through what could have been many sleepless nights. Now I’m in grad school and have rediscovered it and it’s still great; however, you can no longer change the background music. I used to love the ocean waves track, but there is no option for that anymore which is disappointing. Still love the guided meditation but sad that this feature is gone. ### 2/5 — Needs a dark feature or a nighttime feature *2024-12-08* I really love this app, but it being white is super bright especially if I restarted at night because something woke me up. I would give it a five star rating if it weren’t for the fact that there is no dark feature and the background is completely white. It can be quite jarring in the middle of the night and it can make it difficult to go back to sleep ### 4/5 — Deep Sleep *2024-07-30, version 9.02* Great app. I use it all the time. ### 3/5 — What happened to the wake function?? *2024-06-14* I’ve used this app for years, and it’s always helped. But since the last update two things have changed: 1) The background music is much louder, to the point where it can be distracting and actually make falling asleep more difficult. 2) The wake function no longer acts as an alarm clock. You used to be able to set a time for it to wake you up, and Andrew’s instructions used to take a while to wake you gently. Now they run as soon as the deep sleep part is over, and are rushed through in just a couple of minutes. Simply put, it’s nowhere near as good as it was before the last update. ### 5/5 — too good *2024-01-19* I’ve always struggled with sleeping but using this app puts me right to bed. I’ve been using Andrew’s apps for years now and they’re all fantastic. I just want to hear how this track ends cos I swear I’ve never stayed awake through the whole thing. Thank you Andrew :) ### 5/5 — Could not be better! Amazing! *2024-01-18* I’ve been listening to this for almost a decade. It’s by far the best one I’ve ever tried. To this day, I haven’t been able to listen to the entire thing, I’m asleep before that happens!!! ### 5/5 — Fave! *2023-10-04* Have used this app on and off but consistently for at least 5-10 years. May not use it for a bit but when I’m having a rough few nights always go back to it. Just the best, thank you! ### 5/5 — Honestly best app ever *2023-05-06* I’ve had this app this app for i stg like ten years… and even after all this time it works like a charm. I don’t think I’ve ever made it through the whole thing because it works so well. I truly love this app- could not recommend enough. ### 5/5 — Sleeps best friend *2023-03-11* 2015 is when I first learned of Andrew Johnson. In deep sleep it says to listen to it every night once a night for at least three weeks; my husband and I have been listening to AJ since that first night in 2015. It’s rare that we go to bed without putting on AJ, we’ve listened so long we can both say the first few words by heart, but we don’t know the end because we are always asleep by then. AJ has literally extended our lives by creating a space for deep sleep. Mr. Johnson if you ever read this thank you very much from the Anderson’s in Chicago. ### 2/5 — Music too painful for headache use *2023-02-02* This would be an excellent app (5*) if only the music could be tuned off! Unlike the music in other apps by Andrew Johnson this music is too tinny sounding and if one is experiencing the complete physical and mental chaos (like living through a physiological hurricane) of a Migraine Disease attack it is completely inappropriate to actually does more harm than good and makes the app completely useless! How hard is it to add a volume control? Other relaxation & hypnosis apps offer it. I guess that these devs are too busy working on their newer subscription app which provides a constant income stream to bother maintaining their older apps which don't provide enough cash which is of course the most important thing isn't it? ### 5/5 — Panic attack *2022-11-11* Thank you so much Andrew Johnson, your meditation helped me so much when I was going through a hard time of my life, 10 years ago I had panic attacks and this app was the only thing to calm me down. I recommend your app to all my friends and clients. Thanks 🙏🏽 ### 5/5 — Sleeps best friend *2022-11-05, version 9.02* 2015 is when I first learned of Andrew Johnson. In deep sleep it says to listen to it every night once a night for at least three weeks; my husband and I have been listening to AJ since that first night in 2015. It’s rare that we go to be without putting on AJ, we’ve listened so long we can both say the words by heart. AJ has literally extended our lives by creating a space for deep sleep. Mr. Johnson if you ever read thank you very much from the Anderson’s in Chicago. ### 4/5 — Where did the option for delayed wake go? *2022-10-18, version 9.02* This is an incredible app that works better than ANYTHING I’ve tried. The only downside is the last time it was updated, the option for a delayed wake disappeared. ### 5/5 — It works! *2022-09-08* I always wake up early in the morning and then it’s hard for me to get back to sleep. This App really helps me get back to sleep. One change I can suggest is that change the background of the interface from white to black so that in the middle of night when it is open it doesn’t brighten user’s eyes. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Where did the option for delayed wake go? *2024-04-04, version 9.02* This is an incredible app that works better than ANYTHING I’ve tried. The biggest downside is the last time it was updated, the option for a delayed wake disappeared. Also, the option to skip through instructions is gone along with a large portion of the muscle relaxation. Please bring back the old version. ### 1/5 — Some fool tampered with a good thing *2022-10-21, version 9.02* This was part of a multi app bunch called Relax+ But they could not leave it alone, and they broke it up Found this fun bit up after I tried to redownload the original app. Thanks a lot. ### 1/5 — Disappointed with the changes after an iPhone update *2022-08-29* I have been using the Andrew Johnson relax plus app for years and I always found it really helpful. I hadn’t used it in a while but when I went to use it recently it is no longer accessible after an iPhone update. Disappointed to see the app has now been broken up into lots of different apps rather than having them all in one and now it’s only 11 minutes rather than the 60 minutes I used to be able to use. Think I will be looking for an alternative as it hasn’t helped me sleep anymore. ### 1/5 — 5 star to 1 star *2022-01-21* Was a wonderful app I happily used for years to assist with sleep-onset insomnia. On a whim I updated it recently and the result is extremely disappointing. Intro is no longer optional, and the script has been regrettably & poorly shortened. Pity. Need to delete. ### 1/5 — Does not play past 50 second intro *2021-09-24, version 9.02* This app is broken. It will not play past some new stupid 50 second introduction that just advertises getting emails from AJ. I cannot listen to a single second of the Deep Sleep recording with this app. Thanks for nothing ### 1/5 — What happened? *2021-05-25, version 9.01* My go to app has failed! I’m not paying again. Fix this please ### 1/5 — Stopped working after iOS update *2021-05-23, version 9.01* No longer loads for me after recent update. ### 1/5 — Too short *2021-03-01, version 9.01* The original on YouTube was 30 minutes long and because I enjoyed it so much I thought I would pay and this one is 10 minutes long. Not long enough for true insomniacs. ### 1/5 — Please bring back delayed wakeup option *2020-12-05* I am deeply regret updating this app. ### 1/5 — Hate the new version *2020-09-12, version 9.01* Hate the new update. The new intro goes on and on about not driving heavy machinery, get all of your work done before you go to bed blah blah, and there’s no way to bypass it. Even if you choose the shorter intro, and I had to figure out how to get around listening to the commercial about social media blah blah before the intro, too. Stresses me out. I am trying to get to sleep here! I deleted it. So sorry I updated the app. Loved it before. Sigh. Andrew, I loved you before you got all commercial. Sad ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best relaxation sleep app ever! Long time user *2026-07-10* My kids and I discovered Andrew Johnson’s relaxation sleep apps almost 10 years ago and we’ve been using them ever since. He has the BEST, most relaxing voice. And his relaxation/sleep walk-through routine really helps. Thank you so much Andrew Johnson! ### 5/5 — Can’t rate highly enough - 15 years and still a loyal customer *2026-05-03* I was first recommended AJ, back in 2012 when I was in my early 30’s now some 15 years later I was looking to see if Andrew had released anything new, and I realised I had never written a review. What can I say…. Andrew’s mediations have been with me through the best and worse parts of my life. From becoming a new parent, stressful job, insomnia, Anxiety, loss of identity and confidence, stopping smoking, and all the highs that well outweigh the lows, even when I am feeling great, I still use the AJ meditations, it has become embedded in my daily schedule. AJ’s meditations do as their title says, listen to what he says, don’t worry if your mind wanders, Meditation takes time, Don’t give up and keep Trying every night. ### 5/5 — Have been using for literally 16 years *2026-02-06, version 9.02* Just figured I should rate this app after forever. I found this my sophomore year in high school, on the first edition of the galaxy phone no less, and have genuinely been using it ever since. It’s the only thing to get me through nights of insomnia. Despite having essentially the entire thing memorized (which helps too honestly), it works every time. Thank you so much, Andrew, for keeping this lifesaver cheap and without a damn subscription. I don’t know what I’d do without this app in my life atp. I’ll probably be listening to it forever. ### 5/5 — Simple but great *2025-07-04* I’ve used AJ’s apps for years off an on. I love that I can come back to them when I’m stressed or need help falling asleep. I’m sure it’s not everyone’s thing, but I’ve really enjoyed several of his apps over the years. Thanks AJ and team. ### 5/5 — Andrew is Amazing. Works Every Time *2025-04-27* I’ve recommended Andrew’s meditation so many times over the years. He has the best Scottish brogue. This app is super simple and that’s perfect for me. Lay in bed, listen to the sound of his voice and the background music and let all else go. Works every time. ### 5/5 — It’s the only thing that works for me *2025-03-28* I listen to this sleep hypnosis every night to help me sleep. Nothing else works as well. ### 5/5 — Works without fail *2025-03-12, version 9.02* I love this app. I used to have at least one or two days wide awake through the night, but a combination of this app and cutting coffee solved the problem. More recently it has also helped my 8 year old son, who due to medication really struggled to sleep. Worked better than kids sleeping app stories. Thank you ### 5/5 — The sound of my childhood *2024-07-15* My mom started to use this app for me when I was around 5 I think. I am now living on my own at age 21 and still use it occasionally. So nostalgic for me and has always worked wonders. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Foolproof *2024-03-17, version 9.02* I’ve literally had this app for 12 going on 13 years and it’s absolutely foolproof. Such a valuable sleep tool. ### 5/5 — Works every time *2024-02-08* Whenever I’m away from home and husband, I have difficulty falling asleep and and this recording is my lifesaver. If you find it doesn’t work the first few times, it’s worth persisting by using it nightly as AJ advises. It really does become more effective the more you use it. I particularly appreciate the fact that the imagery is fairly neutral - no going down wells or staircases! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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