# Sound Sleeper- Sounds To Sleep — user reviews

> 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Sound Sleeper by Apptides Private Limited, rated 4.40/5 from 307 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-sleeper-sounds-to-sleep/id1383585849/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-sleeper-sounds-to-sleep/id1383585849.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 214 · 4★ 57 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 18

## What do users think of Sound Sleeper?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💰 Free to use
- 🎶 Great sound selection
- 😴 Helps with sleep
- 🎛️ Customizable sound mixes
- 😌 Relaxing and calming sounds
- ✨ Soothing, non-repetitive sounds
- 💖 Saves sanity

**Cons**

- 🔇 Sound stops when app exits
- 🔇 Sound stops when screen locks
- 🔇 Sound stops when phone is off
- 🔊 Annoying cricket noise
- 🚫 App glitches/bugs
- ⏳ Timer limited to 30 minutes
- 🎛️ Bottom songs cut off by buttons
- 🔇 Music doesn't stay on when screen is dark
- 🔇 Doesn't run in background
- 🔇 Sound stops when screen turns off
- 🔇 Won't run off screen
- 🔇 Won't run when screen is off

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound not working
- Phone glitches after download
- Cricket noise overpowering other sounds
- Sounds shut off when leaving app or phone locks
- App stops when screen goes dark
- Cannot get sound working
- Music doesn't stay on when screen is off
- Doesn't run in background
- Sound stops when screen turns off
- Won't run off screen
- Won't run when screen is off
- App support not connecting

**Most requested features**

- More thunderstorm/lightning sounds
- More melody selections
- Fix sounds stopping when app exits or screen locks
- Allow app to run in background
- Increase timer past 30 minutes
- More variety of sounds

## Newest reviews (13 of 50)

### 4/5 — I like it but……

*2022-12-15, version 1.2*

I like the selections but cannot figure out how to save a mix. Also i cannot get the timer past 30 minutes.

### 4/5 — Wonderful sleep

*2022-07-22, version 1.2*

This app has been really helpful in me getting a good nights sleep. I’m really glad I found it.

### 4/5 — almost perfect

*2022-04-14, version 1.2*

everything is awesome but i hate how it stops when i exit the app or lock my device

### 4/5 — Love the App- Closest thing I have found to Ambiance & Ambiance Lite.

*2020-03-12, version 1.2*

Rated 4 star because of the limited sound choices. I would love to have more of a selection of melody’s in the future...Also -In App: the bottom songs on the lists are cut off by the option bottons.

### 3/5 — Frustrated

*2020-02-19, version 1.2*

I decided to download this app despite another persons review stating the music doesn’t stay on when the “phone is off” as I didn’t understand what they meant by that. I know get it. While I love the sounds and the ability to combine, I don’t enjoy the following things:

1) Phone MUST be off silence to hear the sounds (therefore if you get messages or notifications, they will interrupt your soundscapes). 

2) The sounds will turn off the moment you leave the app for any reason. 

3) The sounds will turn off the moment your screen shuts off or the phone locks.

All of those things have left me a little disappointed. The purpose of using the app is to sleep, therefore I shouldn’t have to be worried about having my phone off silent, it turning the screen off or anything like that. 

I hope this helps developers and consumers alike.

### 3/5 — Doesn’t run in background?

*2019-12-31, version 1.2*

Fix that! Don’t want bright phone interfering with peaceful sound induced sleep. Duh.

### 3/5 — Doesn’t run in the background

*2019-11-27, version 1.2*

I got the app to help me sleep, and it’s a great thing to browse around on and create your own mix to play what comforts you. However it doesn’t continue playing sound like the app description says it does, it just stops when you lock your phone or exit the app. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a sleep timer. Otherwise it would be a full five stars!!

### 5/5 — Only free one I’ve found!

*2019-11-04, version 1.2*

My daughter loves this app! I love that it has a timer so it will go off when she is asleep! I can also do other things on my phone as it plays for her until she sleeps! Love it!

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2019-09-20, version 1.2*

I love this app so much. I have so much trouble sleeping at night I can lay awake for hours but when I turn this on it puts me to sleep very quickly

### 3/5 — I want to love this app.

*2019-08-05, version 1.2*

But unfortunately you must remain in app and unlocked to utilize it! I spent tome getting a relaxing mix together only to be disappointed when I found out I’d have to keep my phone open to keep it playing.

### 5/5 — AMAZING!!!

*2019-07-31, version 1.2*

this app is so great! i love the fact that you don’t have to PAY to sleep well! i fall asleep the first 10 minutes i turn it on. this app is amazing. i also admire that you can turn off your device and still have the app playing the noise. it’s so cool how you can mix up the noises to find the right one for you. a suggestion is try to make a bigger variety of sounds! this is everything i want in an app. thanks!

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2019-06-18, version 1.2*

Thanks for creating a app with just sleep sounds I love the sound of a campfire and crickets and chimes and music combined now I can finally sleep at night

### 5/5 — Sleep sounds

*2019-06-14, version 1.2*

I love this app!  Thanks for sharing.
Sincerely,
Sue from Snellville, GA

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Dont get app

*2022-08-22, version 1.2*

Couldn’t get the sound working it sucked

### 1/5 — Buggy/Sus

*2022-03-09, version 1.2*

As soon as I downloaded the app to try it out my phone glitched out and the screen would not close/lock. Immediately deleted:/

### 1/5 — Cricket Noise

*2021-10-05, version 1.2*

All I can hear is loud cricket noise over top all the other sounds. I want to fall asleep not be annoyed by the stupid cricket noise.

### 1/5 — Thunderstorms.......

*2021-02-02, version 1.2*

I have trouble sleeping so I decided to try this app and so far I like it, but I wish there were more lightening/thunderstorms sounds.

Update.... 
Same issue that everyone else has for the last two years... sounds shuts off the moment you leave the app or when the phone locks.. 

Will try it one more night and then I will have to look for another app..

### 1/5 — Useless

*2020-08-23, version 1.2*

Why does this app stop when the screen on my iPad goes dark?

### 1/5 — A joke

*2019-12-03, version 1.2*

Can’t even get it to play anything

### 1/5 — Sound stops when the screen turns off

*2019-05-18, version 1.2*

The description says that it should continue, but it doesn’t, which makes it not very useful.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t run when display is off

*2018-09-02, version 1.2*

The sounds are really nice but they stop as soon as my screen goes dark. There might be a fix but app support doesn’t connect to anything.

### 2/5 — Sound issue

*2019-08-22, version 1.2*

Cannot get the sound working on either iPhone or iPad

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2019-04-13, version 1.2*

Great sounds but it turns off when my phone screen does so waking up to turn it back on it not relaxing

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great free app

*2023-02-09, version 1.2*

Totally free great mixer

### 5/5 — Not a rhythmic cycle!!!

*2022-03-02, version 1.2*

This is a fantastic app. The thunder does not seem like it’s on a rhythmic cycle; it’s soothing and not not jolting but the sound doesn’t become repetitive and annoying (as others do) like a metronome.

### 5/5 — Great sleeping App

*2022-02-13, version 1.2*

I have used this app almost every night this week. All the sounds are relaxing and calming, helps you clear your mind and slow down. Perfect for those of us that have a hard time turning your brain off at night. I’ve also noticed that I fall asleep much quicker when I’m using the app. Great job guys!

### 5/5 — Absolutely wonderful!

*2021-08-25, version 1.2*

I found this app in hope that I can sleep with rain sounds and music in the background, and I got my wish! I love that you can choose what sounds you want to use, and the volume of each. I am grateful I came across this app!

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2020-11-21, version 1.2*

Didn’t think this would work but it’s awesome!!! Thank you!!!

### 5/5 — The thing’s in this app is good

*2020-10-08, version 1.2*

I use this app to fall asleep if I need it.

### 5/5 — Sleep more

*2020-08-05, version 1.2*

This is a great program. It helps me to relax when I’m vexed. Thanks

### 5/5 — Betty

*2020-06-10, version 1.2*

Love it, use it every night to go to sleep.

### 5/5 — Zzzzzzz

*2020-04-13, version 1.2*

Catching some Zs has been severely difficult over the last several months. When I could, it was only for a few hours. I came across this app after I had already downloaded another app that was crazy expensive. This is app has worked wonders! I fall asleep and it’s the deepest sleep I’ve had in a couple of years. The most attractive feature for me is the ability to layers sounds and adjust volume within the layers. My current favorites are the 2 thunderstorms and the light and heavy rains. I look forward to exploring the other sounds available. Thank you for literally saving my sanity and for an awesome app!!💕

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!

*2019-11-18, version 1.2*

This app is amazing, you don’t have to pay to have a great night sleep. You have plenty of options and I just love the anxiety relief and happiness I feel in the morning! I hope everyone makes this the most bought app, gotta love being alive! :)

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