# Sleep Bug — White Noise Soundscapes

> Ambient sound mixer for sleep, focus, and noise masking. (iPhone/iPad app by Arnt-Henning Moberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug/id467483176 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arnt-Henning Moberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/467483179)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 405 App Store ratings · 242 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 230 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug/id467483176/reviews.md

## What is Sleep Bug?

One of the best rated white noise machines on the market. 
Superior in sound contents: 24 scenes, 83 different sound effects and more than 300 different sounds ensure that everyone will find an ambience matching their needs. 

Sleep Bug is an ambient sound mixer that produces a variety of scenes and music with random sound effects. The built-in sound generator creates a realistic listening experience to help calm a busy mind and is perfect for adults, children, and babies who are having trouble sleeping. You can also use sleep bug in the office to mask out distracting noises, improve concentration, and increase privacy.

So don’t delay, try Sleep Bug today. Improve your mind and improve your life, through sound!

More than 3.500.000 users worldwide!
With a rating average of 4.75/5.00 Sleep Bug is one of the best rated white noise machines in the App Store. Try it out today! 

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--  FEATURES  --

- 24 High quality scenes each with multiple sound effects. 
- Play scenes in the background while using other apps.
- High quality retina graphics.
- Clock and date display.
- Sleep timer.
- Individual volume adjustment for each sound effect. 
- Accessibility support.
- No ads!
- GREAT USER SUPPORT!

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--  24 SCENES  --

Available for both iPhone, iPod and iPad. Sleep Bug includes the following scenes:
Beach – With birds, ship horn, chimes and waves
Music Box – With bells, birds, guitar and piano
Zen – With hok, bamboo, drum, strings and chants (zen scape without voices)
Zen Garden – With hok, bamboo, drum and strings
River – With birds, insects, frogs, lightning and wind
Forest – With birds, wolves, eagles, bird wings and music beats
Jungle – With tigers, parrots, drums, monkeys and frogs
Classical – With violins, cello, drums and solo violin
Fire – With birds, burning wood, crickets, lightning, wind and owls
Waterfall – With streams, trees and birds 
Weather – With lightning, rain and wind
Lullaby - With birds, chimes, wind and waves

Want to expand your Sleep Bug experience even further? You can also purchase the full version with 12 extra scenes:
Horror – With ghosts, screams, chains, doors and owls
City – With bicycles, birds, motorbikes and cars
Clock - With chimes, mechanical and pound 
Dreams – With bass, bells, pad loop, pads and organ 
Train – With carriages, horns and passing trains
Sci-fi – With static noises, voices, flares, U.F.O’s and space wind
Airport – With planes taking off, music and announcements
Outback – With snakes, didgeridoo and chimes
Winter – With ice cracking, walking in the snow, bells, music and pads
White Noise – With pads, 528Hz noise, wind and waves
Underwater – With sonar, whales and bubbles
Dark Drone – With storms, aggressive additions & mellow additions

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--  CUSTOMER REVIEWS  --

This app is amazing. My son falls asleep to the music box scene every night!

The best ambiance app I've downloaded yet! Use it every single night.

Love it! - I use this every night & it has been wonderful! This is great!

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To learn more, check out our webpage at: http://www.sleepbug.com

## Key features

- 24 high-quality scenes with multiple sound effects
- Background playback
- Sleep timer
- Individual volume adjustment
- No ads
- Clock and date display

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full version | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sleep Bug?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🔊 Good sound quality
- 🌊 Realistic nature sounds
- 🕰️ Useful timer feature
- 🎨 Customizable sound options
- 🔍 Variety of sound choices
- 🤱 Helpful for babies/kids
- 🔇 Blocks out external noise

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with sound looping
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔍 Limited sound options in free version
- 🔄 App reverts to free version on device change

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Timer option causes app to close completely
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add more nature sounds (e.g. crickets, wind chimes, starry night)
- Allow users to create and save custom sound mixes
- Implement a fade-out option for the timer
- Sync paid version across devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 242)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug/id467483176/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app for white noise

*2026-08-01*

Using this app since my baby was born. My child is not using white sound anymore but I do😁

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2026-03-24*

I have been using this app for years now and it makes me fall asleep super fast and easily! Totally recommend if you have trouble sleeping!😴😘

### 5/5 — Best Ever App

*2025-12-22, version 3.9*

Used Sleep Bug for years. Easy to navigate, reliable, excellent!!!!!

### 5/5 — Love it, but needs something

*2025-08-24, version 3.9*

Please add a starry summer night sound, with crickets chirping, wind chimes, wind. Please add the ability to add or remove sounds from the scenes to the iPhone version

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2025-05-14*

Great app for sleeping. But do NOT pay for it as the app developer has disappeared and when you switch devices, the app goes back to the free version and there is no way to reinstate the full paid version.

### 5/5 — Lullaby name?

*2025-02-13*

I was wondering if anyone knew the name of the lullaby that was used in this app. My mum used to use this app when I was little and I loved the lullaby option. Now I can't download this on my new phone I would love to know what the song is called so I can find it on my new phone

### 5/5 — ShAka laKa

*2025-01-25, version 3.9*

I live for sleep bug!!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥸

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-01-04*

Sleep bug is an outstanding app. It helps so much with sleeping. If you are having trouble sleeping and you have had enough of poor sleeping, then you should try Sleep Bug

### 5/5 — Use nightly for years

*2024-01-11, version 3.9*

I have been using this app for at least 5 years. Only way I can sleep is with white noise. Never fails me.

### 5/5 — I have been using sleep bug for so long

*2023-11-17*

I have been using sleep bug for so long and it is amazing I can always fall asleep 💤 when I’m tired after a long day at work I am so grateful for this app truly amazing I can always depend on this to help my kids fall asleep too it is amazing try it yourself.

## Frequently asked questions about Sleep Bug

### What does Sleep Bug do?

Sleep Bug is an ambient sound mixer that generates a wide variety of soundscapes and music designed to help users relax, sleep, and focus. It offers a vast library of sounds and scenes to create personalized audio environments.

### What are the key features of Sleep Bug?

Key features include 24 high-quality scenes with multiple sound effects, the ability to play scenes in the background, a sleep timer, individual volume adjustment for each sound, and no advertisements. It also includes a clock and date display.

### How much does Sleep Bug cost?

The app is free to download and use with a selection of scenes. Users can purchase the full version to unlock 12 additional scenes, expanding the available soundscape options.

### What devices is Sleep Bug compatible with?

Sleep Bug is available for iPhone, iPod, and iPad devices. It supports high-quality retina graphics for an enhanced visual experience.

### How can Sleep Bug be used?

Sleep Bug can be used to help adults, children, and babies fall asleep by creating a calming environment. It can also be used in the office or study to mask distracting noises, improve concentration, and enhance privacy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9 — 2023-12-16

Minor UI improvements.

### 3.8 — 2022-02-22

Minor UI improvements.

### 3.6 — 2022-01-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.5 — 2019-12-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.4 — 2017-04-18

Optimised for iOS 10
Bug fixes
Replaced some icons and made some minor UX changes

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## More apps by Arnt-Henning Moberg

- [Sleep Bug Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug-pro/id470476048)
- [Sleep Bug Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug-kids/id776190893)
- [Sleep Bug Kids Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug-kids-lite/id892221285)
- [Sleep Bug: Sound Travel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug-sound-travel/id1054585761)
- [Space Shooter 360°](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shooter-360/id1073327414)

All apps by Arnt-Henning Moberg: https://appshunter.io/developer/467483179

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