Soundly: Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Soundly: Snoring & Sleep Apnea

A Myofunctional Research Study

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 22, 2018
  • November 3, 2022

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This app offers a gamified approach to myofunctional therapy, designed to naturally reduce snoring and sleep apnea. By strengthening upper airway muscles through vocal exercises and engaging gameplay, users can improve sleep quality without uncomfortable devices.

Gamified myofunctional therapy
Strengthens upper airway muscles
Reduces snoring
Aids sleep apnea
Voice-controlled game
Guided therapy sessions
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What's New in Soundly

3.0

November 3, 2022

A whole new gamified therapy system with new video guides and a suite of new exercises.

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User reviews

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It’s a super helpful app to help with snoring but it’s in perpetual loading mode so it doesn’t work.

No longer works?

The app’s creative approach to exercises kept me coming back daily for more…until it stopped working for me. As of March 13, 2026, I can’t get past the loading screen, even after a full uninstall, reinstall, reboot, logout and login. I’ve tried reaching out to the app author, to no avail. If it’s still working for anyone else, I’d love to know.
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Details!

This app is apparently no longer active; it’s gets stuck on the loading screen. An email to the developers got no response.

Details!

I like the concept of this app a lot, and after using it for five weeks so far the therapy seems promising. But there are numerous seemingly easy fixes that should be made: the descriptions of the daily exercises don’t always match the game play; the number of points required to reach the goal doesn’t always match the number displayed. The microphone should turn off during the exercises where you’re not vocalizing (not all of us live in quiet environments). There should be a way to look up the descriptions of the exercises when they cycle back. The syllable prompts should change to the actual syllables you’re being asked to produce. Looking forward to recommending version 4!
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This works!

It took me a while to take this seriously but it persistently worked when I did it for even a few days in a raw. I am an evangelist for this app now amongst my friends. I am trying to just 'knee knaw' regularly without paying for the app but there is just something about playing a game especially that one can feel quite silly if not distracted by something else while doing these workouts. So I will probably end up just paying for it. Thank you!
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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App stuck on loading screen indefinitely

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Crashes during multitasking mode every 20-30 repetitions

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No sound in main game mode despite settings enabled

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Character freezes and doesn't respond to voice input

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App crashes after 35 seconds of gameplay

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Incompatible with specific iOS versions (e.g., 12.2)

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Crashes when all characters are unlocked in multitask mode

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Voice recognition confusion between similar sounds

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App fails to launch on iPad

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Crashes and freezes when saying 'eeeey' sounds

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Inconsistency between displayed points and actual requirements

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Requested Features

9 requests

One-time purchase option instead of subscription

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Ad-supported free version alternative

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Ability to review exercise descriptions during gameplay

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Microphone toggle for non-vocalizing exercises

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Updated syllable prompts matching actual sounds

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Better calibration for 'knee' vs 'naw' recognition

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Continued progress tracking after completing all worlds

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Offline functionality without login requirement

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Lower pricing tier ($5 one-time unlock suggested)

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FAQ

What does the Soundly app do?

The Soundly app provides gamified myofunctional therapy exercises to strengthen upper airway muscles. This is designed to naturally reduce snoring and potentially alleviate symptoms of sleep apnea by preventing airway collapse during sleep.

How does myofunctional therapy work for snoring and sleep apnea?

Myofunctional therapy involves exercises that tone and strengthen the muscles in the upper airway. By improving muscle tone, these exercises can reduce the vibrations that cause snoring and decrease the likelihood of airway collapse associated with sleep apnea.

Is Soundly free to use?

The app is free to download and join the research study. While the core therapy is provided, there may be in-app purchases available for additional features or content, as indicated by the app's monetization model.

How long does it take to see results with Soundly?

Like other forms of physical therapy, it can take several weeks to notice benefits from the exercises. Users are encouraged to play the voice-controlled game for 15 minutes daily to begin the process of strengthening their airway muscles.

Who is behind the Soundly app?

Soundly is a research study conducted in collaboration with the Radian Institute and advised by researchers from Mayo Clinic. The therapy itself was developed at the University of Minnesota’s Medical Devices Center in partnership with the Fairview Sleep Center.