# Sutara: Buddhist Sleep Stories — Zen audio for bedtime & calm

> Buddhist audio stories and ambient sounds for sleep and meditation. (iPhone/iPad app by Creazioni FZE LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sutara-buddhist-sleep-stories/id6744972234 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Creazioni FZE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771885781)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 682 App Store ratings · 379 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English, Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish
- Released: 2025-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sutara-buddhist-sleep-stories/id6744972234/reviews.md

## What is Sutara?

Struggling to quiet your mind at night? Discover Sutara, the #1 Buddhist audio app designed to help you fall asleep faster and find deep inner peace through sacred storytelling.
Disconnect from the noise of modern life. Sutara combines ancient Buddhist tales with calming ambient sounds to create the perfect bedtime experience.


WHY YOU'LL LOVE SUTARA:


In today’s busy world, finding a moment of silence is hard. Sutara combines the profound wisdom of the Dharma with soothing audio therapy to help you reflect on the Buddha's teachings while drifting into a peaceful, deep sleep.


APP FEATURES:


▶ Sleep-Inducing Narrations: 

A growing library of calming stories featuring Jataka tales, the life of the Buddha, and gentle Zen wisdom.

▶ Cinematic Video Stories: 

Experience the ancient wisdom in an engaging video format. Perfect for visual discovery, deep reflection, or meaningful family viewing.

▶ Curated Story Collections: 

Easily find the perfect story for your mood or spiritual needs with thoughtfully grouped themes.


▶ Smart Sleep Timer: 

Customize when the audio stops so you can drift into a peaceful, mindful rest naturally.


▶ Download & Listen Offline: 

Take your spiritual journey on the go—perfect for meditation retreats, travel, or areas with no signal.


▶ Favorites Library: 

Save the teachings and stories that bring you the most peace and resonate with your heart in one dedicated space.


▶ Dharma Reflections: 

Deepen your understanding of the Sutras and discover the path to awakening in an engaging, accessible format.


▶ Kids Mode: 
A dedicated section with simplified moral stories to help children cultivate compassion, mindfulness, and core Buddhist values.


▶ Soothing Sleep Sounds: 

Harmonious background audio like Ocean Waves, Gentle Rain, and Nature Ambience to aid your relaxation or meditation.


▶ Night Friendly: 

Full Dark Mode support and a handy minimized player for effortless, distraction-free nighttime use.


PAYMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS

Choose between the below to access the best Sutara features: 
• Monthly Subscription 
• Annual Subscription

Your subscription will automatically renew at the same price unless you cancel. You can turn the auto-renewal off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can also cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple account settings.

Support: support@sutara.app

Terms of Use: https://sutara.app/terms-of-use 

Privacy Policy: https://sutara.app/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Sleep-inducing narrations
- Smart sleep timer
- Download & listen offline
- Favorites library
- Dharma reflections
- Kids mode
- Soothing sleep sounds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sutara 1 Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Sutara 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Sutara 1 year | $59.99 | per year |
| Sutara 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| Sutara 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Sutara 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Sutara 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Sutara 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $39.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #151 in Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of Sutara?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🙏 Inspiring Buddhist stories
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💎 Great app for meditation

**Cons**

- 💰 Questionable pricing and subscription practices
- 🤔 Unclear if developers are Buddhist
- 🚫 Potential privacy concerns
- 🤨 Misuse of cultural symbols for profit

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Repeated and unauthorized charges
- Subscription issues and lack of refunds

**Most requested features**

- More content and stories
- Better transparency in pricing
- Improved customer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 379)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sutara-buddhist-sleep-stories/id6744972234/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam!

*2026-08-19*

They charged my card for something I didn’t order!

### 1/5 — Dan f

*2026-08-08, version 1.0.18*

Awful- especially for a Buddhist app. They’re charging extra money after their initial $29.99 charge in July. Now they’re charging me $24.99 and $39.99 in August just a few days apart

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-07-29*

How does Apple allow such predatory practices on their platform? This app is nothing short of open theft. Stay away from

**Developer response:** We are so incredibly sorry for this frustrating experience. You are completely right to be upset—no one should ever feel like an app is taking advantage of them or charging them unfairly.
Could you please send an email directly to our team at support@sutara.app? If you share your account details or receipts, we will personally check what happened, make sure any active plans are completely canceled, and help get your money back. Thank you for bringing this to our attention so we can fix it.

### 1/5 — Misleading Subscription System

*2026-07-29*

This app has a confusing subscription system with multiple plans. I thought I had canceled my subscription, but I only canceled the yearly plan and was still being charged for the monthly plan. That kind of setup is misleading and makes it far too easy for users to continue paying unintentionally. Apps with confusing subscription practices like this should not be allowed on the platform.

**Developer response:** We are so incredibly sorry for this frustrating experience. You are completely right to be upset—having multiple active plans at the same time is super confusing, and canceling one should never leave you trapped paying for another.

We definitely do not want our system to be misleading or make users pay by mistake. We are already taking this feedback to heart to make our plans much clearer so this doesn't happen to anyone else.

We want to make this right for you immediately. Could you please send a quick email to our team at support@sutara.app? Just send us your account details, and we will personally make sure every active plan is completely canceled and work with you to refund those extra charges. Thank you for your honest feedback!

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-07-28*

These folks continue to charge my account despite me cancelling over a year ago.  Very disorganized.  Stay clear

### 1/5 — Be warned billing is a scam

*2026-07-28*

Be aware that even if you pay for the subscription initially through the App Store, they automatically enroll you in additional subscriptions that have to be cancelled via the website. Cancelling through the App Store doesn’t make a difference and they’ll hit you for  $80 in additional subscriptions even if you cancel through the App Store before the trial period is up. Total scam.

**Developer response:** We are so incredibly sorry to hear about this frustrating experience! Could you please send a quick email to our team at support@sutara.app? If you share your account details, we will personally look up your charges, stop all active subscriptions across both systems, and help process a refund for those extra charges. Thank you for bringing this to our attention so we can make it right!

### 1/5 — SCAM

*2026-07-22, version 1.0.17*

They mislead you. Charged my account $39.99 a month, 3 times, and wouldn’t let me cancel my subscriptions. Had to call my bank to report the fraudulent charges. That’s not even what I signed up for. Disgusting. Worthless app and stories.

### 1/5 — Weirdly charging with no connection

*2026-07-21, version 1.0.17*

All of a sudden, I’m being charged for a subscription I don’t even have

### 1/5 — Pithy

*2026-07-18, version 1.0.17*

Not what I expected. The ‘teachings’ are shallow and offer no insights to me. I wish I had not subscribed for a year.

### 1/5 — Complete Scam

*2026-07-15*

Signed up for free trial and after exploring the app I decided to cancel the trial subscription. Found out later (similar to others) I had been signed up for two different subscriptions despite getting confirmations they were cancelled. Took 3 emails to get a response from the support team and then 4 more emails repeatedly asking for a refund which I should not have had to do given the fact that I cancelled the trial subscription. This company is a scam and is not in line with Buddhist teachings.

**Developer response:** We are so incredibly sorry for this frustrating experience. We want to make sure your case is fully resolved and that your refund is processed completely. Could you please send a fresh email to our team at support@sutara.app? We will personally check your account, make sure everything is completely stopped, and ensure your money is returned. Thank you for your patience and for holding us accountable.

## Frequently asked questions about Sutara

### What kind of stories does Sutara offer?

Sutara features a growing library of sleep-inducing narrations including Jataka tales, the life of the Buddha, and gentle Zen wisdom. It also offers simplified moral stories for children in its Kids Mode.

### Can I listen to Sutara offline?

Yes, Sutara allows you to download stories and listen offline, making it perfect for travel or areas with no signal.

### Does Sutara have a sleep timer?

Yes, Sutara includes a smart sleep timer that you can customize to stop the audio automatically, allowing you to drift into a natural, mindful rest.

### What are the subscription options for Sutara?

Sutara offers monthly and annual subscription plans. Pricing details are available within the app, with options for free trials on some annual plans.

### How do I cancel my Sutara subscription?

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple account settings. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.

### Is Sutara suitable for children?

Yes, Sutara has a dedicated Kids Mode with simplified moral stories designed to help children cultivate compassion, mindfulness, and core Buddhist values.

### What is the age rating for Sutara?

Sutara has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature themes or content that may not be suitable for younger audiences.

### How often is Sutara updated?

The latest version of Sutara is 1.0.14, and it was last updated on June 23, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update frequency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.20 — 2026-08-21

This version includes bug fixes and minor updates to enhance your experience. May your path be peaceful.

### 1.0.19 — 2026-08-20

This version includes bug fixes and minor updates to enhance your experience.

### 1.0.18 — 2026-08-06

Now, you can not only listen to the stories of the ancient wisdom but also watch them come to life. Update now and take your peace with you!

### 1.0.17 — 2026-07-10

Added curated story collections. Now you can easily find the perfect story for your mood or spiritual needs with thoughtfully grouped themes.

### 1.0.16 — 2026-07-02

This version includes bug fixes and minor updates to enhance your experience. May your path be peaceful.

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