# Sleep Bug — user reviews

> 242 indexed App Store user reviews of Sleep Bug by Arnt-Henning Moberg, rated 4.70/5 from 405 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug/id467483176/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug/id467483176.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 329 · 4★ 48 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 8

## 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

## Newest reviews (19 of 242)

### 5/5 — MUST GET! ( luv SM ) 🤯🥰❤️

*2023-06-16*

This app is AMAZING! I play it every night before I go to bed! Before I got this app I would only hear the creepy noises from outside my window or in my hallway, but when I go this app it all changed! I played thunderstorms sounds one night with this app and I will never sleep without it playing in my room again! ( I actually will I just prefer to have the sleep sounds! ) it is AWSOME! It is a MUST HAVE! ( the best part is… ITS FREE ) download rn! YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( hope you enjoy it as much as I do! ) BYE! ✌️

### 5/5 — THE BEST

*2023-02-07, version 3.8*

I met my wife on here, couldn’t be happier! And we’re getting a puppy and kids ANICHEJWKND

### 5/5 — Tinnitus

*2022-11-29*

I have tinnitus. It is usually at a specific frequency. 
This app allowed me to search for the correct white noise to counter the sounds in my head. I can sleep now. It took a while to get use to but once done it covered the noise.
I believe it’s a counter frequency and I take it wherever I go. 
I think the sound extensions cost $2.99 and the app was free. For me it’s worth a lot more.

### 5/5 — Still doing what it has always done

*2022-10-11*

As the first app of this type I tried, it is still my go to and it is so nice that that have left the original environments.

### 5/5 — This is the best

*2022-09-05, version 3.8*

I have trouble sleeping this helps so much

### 5/5 — I love this

*2022-03-03, version 3.8*

It is sooooooooo worth it

### 5/5 — Good app!

*2022-02-19*

This app helps me sleep at night and it’s AMAZING!

### 5/5 — Best of the bunch—

*2022-02-02*

I have tried a number of other programs where you can adjust the sounds, but this is head and shoulder above the rest.  I fall asleep to it and, if I wake in the middle of the night, it’s complexity comforts me—-❤️

### 4/5 — Best Sleeping Sound App EVER

*2022-01-28, version 3.6*

Ok so I’ve been having sleep problems I can’t go to sleep then I saw this app and I thought “I’ll try it out tonight” OMG I slept- OMG I can’t even explain it! Now here's the thing! The reason why theres one star left is bc of the sound you need to buy! They “Look” good but do they sound good? I don’t know but if a app developer can change that and make this app active that would have this app FAMOUS like for Christmas you could put winter sounds like Santas sleigh bells or the snowy wind! For 4th of July you could do fireworks not too loud though!! But you put those sounds when its that time please do that I’m a kid and I have brilliant ideas!! But anyway perfect app for sleeping!!

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2022-01-24*

There are a lot of options for sounds with this app. It runs through the night and take very little battery if not plugged in.

### 5/5 — FREE & SO MUCH FUN TO MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC

*2021-04-13, version 3.5*

SO MUCH FUN TO BE ABLE TO MAKE YOUR OWN MELODY

### 5/5 — The BEST.

*2021-01-11, version 3.5*

I’ve used this app since about 2011, and it’s what helps us to regularly fall sleep.

### 5/5 — Old favorite

*2020-12-14*

There is little that brings me peace than hearing birdsongs and anything reminding me of hiking in the woods.  Crickets, tree frogs, bamboo wind chimes...ahhhh... and that music box is mesmerizing and fun to play with adding the different instruments in at different times.  That one puts me in a trance kind of zone just after a few minutes, but I fall asleep to the forest scene every night.

These guys are responsive, too, if there’s an issue. Not fond of the “darker” sounds but there’s definitely somethingbuseful for everyone in this app. Hasn’t failed me yet.  Full stars.

### 5/5 — I use it every day

*2020-09-23, version 3.5*

I love this app and the pro version. I have tinnitus and this helps me so much.

### 5/5 — 👍🏻great! Just two small problems

*2020-05-20*

Love it, perfect for everything! Two small problems are, 1; can you do anything to make it not kill your battery? And 2; can you do a different cover icon for the app that is more like natural/gradient so it doesn’t look like a kids game on my screen?

### 5/5 — It’s just perfect for me

*2020-04-28*

I have suffered with chronic tinnitus for decades and I went to see a specialist about the condition. She  recommended using masking sounds and recommend a few apps.  I have settled with sleep bug and have. Been using it for over a year now and it is great.  Thanks much appreciation to the developer Arnt-Henning.  Thanks for responding to my emails hope you fine the time to include alpha wave sounds soon.

### 5/5 — GREAT APP!

*2020-03-15*

The best sleep app I’ve used and I’ve tried a few. No more looking, this is the one and I’ve actually told family and friends about it already.

### 5/5 — Quality

*2020-02-29*

Absolute gem.

### 5/5 — Great app!!!

*2020-02-22, version 3.5*

Good

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 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.

### 1/5 — It was $3 and I still want it back

*2018-02-05, version 3.4*

The noises are inauthentic and disturbing. Where do these developers live where a campfire or rain sounds like that?!! I almost always end up shutting them off before I’m truly asleep. There are so many better apps out there. Pay the extra whatever for them, this one won’t do what it should.

### 1/5 — Платно

*2017-02-10*

Раньше все было бесплатно.

**Developer response:** Пожалуйста, свяжитесь со мной, и я дам вам полную версию
panzertax@live.com

### 1/5 — Angry

*2016-07-02, version 3.2*

Downloaded it for the white noise ! Turns out that needs to be paid for. Needed it in a hurry while babysitting. Not amused.

### 1/5 — Ne de s'installer pas l application si elle bug

*2013-09-29*

Ne de s'installer pas l application si elle bug je l'ai fait et j'ai perdu pas mal d'ambiance qui sont désormais payante je suis dégoûtée car j'adore cette application

### 2/5 — Best white noise app I've ever seen or used

*2017-08-23*

I've been using this app everyday for over 4 years. It's the best. It's free, the sound is ongoing unlimited so it won't stop/shut off after let's say 12 hours, there's a great variety of white noise sound track options, it's easy to use, the sound quality is excellent at any volume, the volume range is great (you can choose from very soft to very loud), and there's optional variety you can add or remove to every sound track w/ the push of a button (for example, you can add seagulls to the beach waves track). 

My favorites: I play the waterfall at night for aiding deeper & better & uninterrupted sleep, and the beach waves in the day for relaxing & making me feel like we live near the beach!

We have this app downloaded on all our devices, so it's mobile. The kids get the same white noise at home, in the stroller, car, at grandma's house, & on vacation!

### 3/5 — Pretty Good

*2018-09-23, version 3.4*

I still miss the original "Ambience" from Urban apps.

### 3/5 — Bad update

*2015-08-14*

The newest update has caused the timer option to close the app completely. Please fix.

### 3/5 — Фон

*2013-11-27*

Как сделать, чтобы приложение работало в фоновом режиме? Иначе бесполезно

### 3/5 — Love the app, not the update

*2013-08-06, version 2.2*

I have been using this app for 2 months now and have not had a better night sleep because of it. HOWEVER, since the update I can no longer power down the screen of my iPod without turning off the app. I need the white noise, but I need the darkness as well. Please fix this glitch and I'll bump my rating to the 5 stars this app deserves!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 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

### 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.

### 5/5 — Best sound machine app ever

*2023-07-02, version 3.8*

Whenever I can’t fall asleep with my fan I use sleep bug or whenever I need good sleep.

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