# SleepLantern - Watch and Sleep!

> Guided breathing light and sound app for improved sleep. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicolas Chourrout.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeplantern-watch-and-sleep/id541889195 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicolas Chourrout](https://appshunter.io/developer/765063974)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2012-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeplantern-watch-and-sleep/id541889195/reviews.md

## What is SleepLantern?

•  We now help more than 325,000 people find sleep! • 

SleepLantern guides you smoothly and silently towards sleep without disturbing your significant other. The app helps you slow down your breathing rhythm by making you focus on a pulsing light. This way, your mind and body relax and before you even notice, you’ve fallen asleep. You only have to place your device face up on the nightstand so that it lightens the ceiling, and SleepLantern does the rest.

Features: 
   •  Customized guiding sounds & visual breathing indicator to help you follow the rhythm
   •  Relaxing ambiance sounds (use ours or pick your own sounds)
   •  Progress bar
   •  Auto-switch off at the end of the session
   •  5 levels of brightness
   •  Various soothing colors, each with specific therapeutic properties + a custom color picker
   •  Full screen mode
   •  Adjustable cycle length from 3 up to 60 minutes
   •  Adjustable breathing rate
   •  Available for iPhone AND iPad, only one app for all your devices

Try it and enjoy a good night’s sleep with SleepLantern!

For further information, visit our website sleeplantern.com

“Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body.”  Health Magazine http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20188467,00.html

“Relaxation techniques often can help people with sleep problems get a good night's sleep. [...] Deep breathing is a great way to relax the body and get everything into synchrony.” University of Maryland Medical Center, Sleep Disorders Center. http://www.umm.edu/sleep/relax_tech.htm#ixzz1x7LeslXJ

## Key features

- Pulsing light for guided breathing
- Customizable ambient sounds
- Adjustable breathing rate and cycle length
- Multiple soothing color options
- Auto-switch off feature
- Full screen mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeplantern-watch-and-sleep/id541889195/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very Effective!!

*2015-12-28, version 2.1*

I was very skeptical of this app when I initially downloaded it. The app shines a glowy light on my ceiling. It relaxes me in 5 breaths, and I'm asleep 2-5 minutes. I'll give it 5 stars when there are more guided sounds available.

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2015-12-27, version 2.1*

Stupidities app I've ever had it won't shine on my wall money waisted

### 1/5 — Please fix timer & pace functions

*2015-04-21, version 2.0*

I cannot adjust the length of the session nor how fast the light glows. It's a great idea, but not ready for a paid release! Would change my rating with functionality fix.

### 5/5 — Works

*2013-11-01, version 2.0*

I usualy fall asleep at 11:30 now im out at 10:00

### 5/5 — Surprisingly it works

*2013-09-24, version 2.0*

This is surprisingly effective at getting me to fall asleep. It's sort of hypnotizing watching the light. I try to keep my eyes open and match my breathing to it as long as I can. Eventually my eyelids get heavy and I pass out. 

Focusing on the light takes your mind off other issues and the pace of the light forces you to slow your breathing and ultimately heart rate. 

It works great when going to bed—but haven't found it as effective for getting back to sleep. 

But I will say I am taking way less Ambien these days—and that's a good thing!

### 5/5 — Great

*2013-08-15, version 2.0*

I love this app!!! It has 3 different sounds and I like the rain sound. It also has a light to help you breathe and go to sleep faster. It has helped me tremendously! I would highly recommend this app!!!! Get it! It's worth it!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Sleep Lantern works!

*2013-08-03, version 2.0*

Didn't believe it would, but its actually quite effective.

### 4/5 — Wow

*2013-07-06, version 2.0*

This is a nontraditional approach to sleep that works!

### 1/5 — never loaded

*2013-02-15, version 2.0*

It never loaded, tried updates, tried re-sync, tried contacting, all a waste of time.
Save your $

### 1/5 — Don't waste your money

*2012-12-10, version 1.3*

The light is barely bright enough to see on the ceiling...also, next day...can't even get it to work again...want to delete and get my money back

## Frequently asked questions about SleepLantern

### How does SleepLantern help users fall asleep?

SleepLantern guides users by focusing on a pulsing light that helps regulate breathing rhythm. This process encourages the mind and body to relax, facilitating the onset of sleep.

### What customization options are available in SleepLantern?

Users can customize guiding sounds, select from various soothing colors with therapeutic properties or use a custom color picker, and adjust the breathing rate and cycle length from 3 to 60 minutes.

### Is SleepLantern available on multiple devices?

Yes, SleepLantern is available for iPhone and iPad, with a single app purchase providing access across all your Apple devices.

### What is the price of SleepLantern?

SleepLantern is a paid application priced at $1.99.

### What is the age rating for SleepLantern?

SleepLantern has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is SleepLantern updated?

The latest version, 2.1, was released on May 22, 2015. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.

### What do users think of SleepLantern?

Based on the provided data, SleepLantern has received 2 ratings, resulting in an average of 2.5 stars. This suggests a mixed user reception.

### Does SleepLantern have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements within SleepLantern.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.1 — 2015-05-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated for iOS 8 and 64-bit devices
- Fixed issue with sliders not appearing

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