# Sleepmaker Rain 1 — user reviews > 422 indexed App Store user reviews of Sleepmaker Rain 1 by James Sugrue, rated 2.66/5 from 29 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepmaker-rain-1/id317858067/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepmaker-rain-1/id317858067.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of Sleepmaker Rain 1? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌙 Relaxing rain sounds - 🕰️ Customizable timer - 💤 Helps with sleep - 🎧 Plays in background - 🆓 Free app **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes or bugs - 🔇 Sound stops when phone is locked - 🔄 Repeating sound loops - 🔈 Volume issues - 🆕 Dislike of new UI changes **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes when selecting certain sound options - Timer not working as expected - Sound quality issues - Compatibility problems with iOS updates **Most requested features** - More rain sound options - Ability to mix sounds - Fade out feature - Compatibility with older devices - Background playback when phone is locked ## Newest reviews (13 of 422) ### 2/5 — Yes the timer now runs too fast. *2026-06-09, version 6.3.2* Yes the timer is running too fast. ### 2/5 — PLEASE FIX THIS BUG *2025-11-25, version 6.3.1* This has been my favorite rain app for years and years!! But the newest update has it cutting off in the middle of use every night and waking me up. PLEASE fix this!!!! ### 2/5 — It’s not the same. *2025-10-19, version 6.3.1* I have lived this app for years. The timer isn’t working, I keep it on 24hr & it’s cutting off. It’s interfering with my sleep. Please fix timer. ### 3/5 — Issues with Timer *2025-09-07, version 6.3.1* My partner and I have used this app for many years and absolutely loved it. However, since the recent change/update, we have had ongoing issues with the timer. I have a 12 hour timer in the settings, however, it now often turns itself off several times a night which wakes us up and we have to go into the app to turn it on again. It has been incredibly frustrating as it is now disrupting our sleep. It would be great if this could please be looked in to. Thanks in advance! 😊 ### 2/5 — I’ve always loved this app *2025-08-24, version 6.3.1* But the most recent version has some real issues. I read a complaint about white text on yellow background, but I can live with that. I have two major complaints that may be deal breakers. First, the app keeps cutting off even though I should have 24 hours, and I realized that the countdown on the timer is running fast then slow, then fast again. I need it to run through the night, so NOT great. And I keep trying to disable the alarm, but it won’t stay disabled. Any fixes in the works? ### 2/5 — New Update has a timer *2025-07-19, version 6.3.0* I have had this app for years to sleep and put it on to sleep through the night. They just did an update that no longer allows that, it’s now on preset times. So frustrating to now have to erase this app and find a new one with no timer. ;( ### 2/5 — I want the old version back please *2025-07-18, version 6.3.0* We have used this app for a very long time for ourselves and our grand kids. The new colours are terrible. They are too bright, they wake you up, they do not relax you and get you ready for sleep. Time to remove the app I think and find a different one. ### 3/5 — Was good *2025-07-18, version 6.3.0* Used to be able to run all night now only has an hour before it switches off. ### 4/5 — Fantastic *2025-04-23, version 6.2.4* I have been using this app for 5 years plus. It’s simple but effective. It does exactly what I need to still the mind. I would like to say thank you to all those involved in creating the all. D ### 4/5 — Randomly changes volume *2021-12-24, version 6.2.4* I've been using this app for two or three years and generally I really like it! But maybe once or twice a month, the sound will change after it's been all about 10 minutes even when I'm not touching my phone. Sometimes the volume will get very loud, or it will get very soft. I have no idea why this happens. Other than that, I'm very happy with the app ### 2/5 — No pause!! *2021-02-10, version 6.2.4* Worst update ever!! The layout is awful and I don’t know how to pause and start again. ### 2/5 — Miss the pause *2021-01-03, version 6.2.4* I miss the pause capability. ### 5/5 — 빠른 피드백 감사합니다 :) *2020-12-27, version 6.2.4* 덕분에 늘 숙면합니다 :) 감사해요! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Please fix the timer!! *2025-12-17, version 6.3.1* Timer shuts off randomly in the middle of the night. So frustrating. Please fix! ### 1/5 — Please fix *2025-07-21, version 6.3.0* The new update limits the amount of time of continuous sound to only one hour. ### 1/5 — What have you done *2025-07-19, version 6.3.0* Up until 2 days ago we loved it and I could set my sound to play the whole night and now it only plays a max 1hr ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-07-18, version 6.3.0* What have you done? The ‘rewrite’ is ugly and lacks some basic functionality - like being able to set a timer longer than 60 minutes. I’ve used this every night for years and I’m now looking for an alternative. I’m all for improvement but this update is terrible. Very sad. ### 1/5 — Why *2025-07-18, version 6.3.0* Why did you ruin a great app? ### 1/5 — The Update Was Bad *2020-12-24, version 6.2.4* Long time user who is really disappointed in the update. The app no longer stores the last sound you used so you have to scroll down and find it every time. Unlike others who have reviewed the update mine does still work after the phone goes into sleep mode. ### 1/5 — Terrible update *2020-12-24, version 6.2.4* Something has gone very wrong with the update. It stops after ten minutes. There’s no option to adjust anything. Will have to look for another app now. Delete. ### 1/5 — Sleep maker Rain 1 *2020-12-22, version 6.2.3* Who’s bright idea was it to update this app when it was working just fine. Now it doesn’t keep a memory of the sound I usually listen to so I have no idea from one night to another and these adds cover some choices. Please leave thing alone when they work well. Darn it all. ### 1/5 — Update ruined it *2020-12-18, version 6.2.3* Same as previous review, loved this app, but latest update means it only plays when u have the app window open. As soon as u lock the phone or close the window, it stops!! Shame, was excellent before this!! ### 1/5 — Was a good app once *2020-12-16, version 6.2.3* I’ve used this app for a long time but no more. I’ve moved on. Every update makes it worse. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best sleep app *2026-03-21, version 6.3.1* Been using this for over ten years. Absolutely love it. Tons of great options for rain. ### 5/5 — Great app but please fix the timer!! *2026-03-16, version 6.3.1* Have used this app for years but recently the timer is running down so fast it stops before Im asleep! Hope it can be fixed, I need my sleep lol! ### 5/5 — Been using since 2011!! *2026-01-28, version 6.3.1* Been using since 2011. I’ve downloaded other apps since them but nothing compares. Thanks for making this app. I can’t sleep without it! ### 5/5 — Rain *2025-07-22, version 6.3.1* Great app! Have been using it for years. Developer is an absolute legend, super responsive to all feedback over years. Thank you so much for fixing the timing bug. Would pay good money for this app - best rain app out there! ### 5/5 — Simple and great *2025-07-22, version 6.3.1* I think I’ve been using this app for at least 10 years and I have to use it every night as I live in a very noisy city and it’s extremely helpful to cover all the other noise and help me get to sleep🙏 An hour of rain takes care of the noise pain! ### 5/5 — Thanks for the fix! *2025-07-21* I understand putting a new update out, and then catching an error. Thanks for the quick fix! I love your app! ### 5/5 — This app *2024-03-18, version 6.2.4* I really loved the sounds they were so calming and made me fall right to sleep also there is a lot of different sounds to choose from I highly recommend this app for a good night sleep. ### 5/5 — Overall, a good app *2024-02-22, version 6.2.4* I have had this & many of the other Sleepmaker apps on my phone for years. I enjoy it both while going to sleep & while I’m working. I also have their Storms & Waves apps. Love all three. I have to say that I seriously miss several that they have discontinued: Winds, Rivers, Wildlife, & White Noise. I even had their Trains version - that’s how much I loved their work. I would re-download those prior apps in a heartbeat if they brought them back (hint, hint)! I’ve checked out other apps, & haven’t found any I like as well. ### 5/5 — Reliable *2023-06-19, version 6.2.4* Been using this app since 2011 and l love it. Very easy and simple to use with a good range. ### 5/5 — Love this app!!❤️❤️ *2021-03-16, version 6.2.4* I had this app for awhile now and love it! It helps me fall asleep so fast, as if I did it on my own. It is so relaxing. I love the rain and this relieves so much stress throughout the day when I use it. Thank you!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-11.*