mySleepButton

mySleepButton

The Cognitive Shuffle

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123 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 25, 2014
  • April 10, 2026
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This app uses a "cognitive shuffle" technique to help users fall asleep by distracting their minds with imagery. It offers guided meditations and can be used with audio devices for a screen-free experience.

Cognitive shuffle technique
Guided imagery for sleep
Affective body scan meditation
Configurable meditation pack
Audio playback on external devices
Siri shortcuts
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What's New in mySleepButton

1.12

April 10, 2026

Fixed an issue with in-app purchases that would cause a label to appear saying "Failed. Tap to retry".

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No fuss and it works!

Installed it years ago, then forgot all about it. Started using it again for the last two nights and worked each time.

Fonctionne réellement

La seule applis qui est efficace quand je fais de la grosse insomnie parce que j’ai le cerveau qui pense à tout plein de chose.

Puts me to sleep in 10 minutes or less.

For years I have struggled with falling asleep and then falling back asleep if I awake in the middle of the night. This app does the trick every single time. I was even able to stop taking melatonin. It’s a simple app, but extremely effective. I learned about this app indirectly in a CNN article on cognitive shuffling. It costs nothing for you to try.
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Best cure for brain spin at bedtime

Before this app I would often struggle with racing thoughts at bedtime. Constant fear and anxiety about what was going to happen or all of the things I had done wrong that day. It would keep me up fearing how much time I’d get to sleep before the next day.

Then I found this app. I’m not even sure how but once I started using it, it became a sure fire way to fall asleep within ten minutes. I didn’t think that was possible for me! I used to lie awake for hours!!

I’ve been a loyal user for years and thought I should leave a positive review that hopefully helps someone else.
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Better than meds

I have a rare and severe circadian rhythm sleep disorder and a prolapsed bladder that makes me get up every two hours to pee. This app has been life changing for me. I get up to pee, lay back down, tap the button and start thinking about earmuffs and rivers and trees and other ordinary things, one every seven seconds, and after fewer than a dozen things, I'm asleep again.

I also am on the aphantasia spectrum (I am not able to make pictures in my head) so I was afraid this app wouldn't work for me, but it does. I just let the objects appear in whatever senses are available to engage with it. If the word is rose, I feel soft petals against my face as I smell the rose. If the word is river, I hear rushing water and feel it cold against my feet. If the word is earmuffs, I feel them soft against my ears and hear the world muffled. You don't have to be able to visualize the things for this app to work.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App crashes after iOS updates

Bug

Purchased content not restoring properly

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Requested Features

4 requests

More diverse content and voices

Feature

Randomized word/scene order

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Support for additional languages

Feature

Apple Watch app

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FAQ

What is the "cognitive shuffle"?

The cognitive shuffle is a technique used by the app to help you fall asleep. It involves imagining various descriptions read to you, which distracts your mind from concerns and puts it into an imagery-rich state conducive to sleep. This method has been featured in numerous publications.

How does this app help me fall asleep?

The app helps you fall asleep by engaging your mind with a "cognitive shuffle" of imagery and thoughts, preventing you from dwelling on worries. It also includes a configurable "affective body scan" meditation pack for further relaxation.

Is this app free to use?

You can try the app for free. There is no subscription fee. You can purchase specific content packs that you like to enhance your experience and shuffle your thoughts to sleep.

Can I use this app without my phone in bed?

Yes, the app can be triggered with Air Pods and played on devices like Apple's Home Pod. This allows for a screen-free experience if you prefer not to have your iPhone or iPad in your bedroom while trying to sleep.

What kind of content does the app offer besides the cognitive shuffle?

In addition to the core "cognitive shuffle" feature, the app also includes a configurable "affective body scan" meditation pack. If you are still awake after the meditation, you can instantly proceed to guided shuffled imagery.