# Scroll to Sleep vs Mesmerize

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scroll to Sleep at 85% against Mesmerize's 34%. Scroll to Sleep also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Mesmerize's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 138) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scroll to Sleep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mesmerize sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mesmerize holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mesmerize has 57K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Scroll to Sleep's written reviews are positive against 34% of Mesmerize's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scroll to Sleep ships an update every 2 weeks, Mesmerize every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scroll to Sleep | Mesmerize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-to-sleep/id1090959661/reviews) | **[4.7 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesmerize-visual-meditation/id1461517107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **57K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 151 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) | [Rockwell Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447164748) |

## What reviewers say

### Scroll to Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-to-sleep/id1090959661)

This app helps you relax and fall asleep by providing a calming visual and auditory experience. Watch a sheep sail into a sunset with a counter and soothing sounds to help you drift off.

**Highlights:** Adorable sheep in a boat animation, Endless sunset scrolling, Counting feature, In-app screen dimmer, Soothing sailing sounds, Customizable timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Very relaxing and calming
- 😴 Helps users fall asleep quickly
- ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎧 Nice sound effects and options
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Boat speed is too slow for some
- 🔄 Can become repetitive
- 🤔 Some users don't understand how to play
- 😴 Not effective for everyone
- 🤏 Thumb can get tired from scrolling

**Reported bugs**

- Phone turns off unexpectedly with timer
- Sound doesn't work when phone is on silent
- Sound not playing at all

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust boat speed
- Tap/hold instead of swipe option
- Tracker for swipe count
- Option to turn numbers on/off
- Make screen even dimmer


### Mesmerize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesmerize-visual-meditation/id1461517107)

Experience a unique audio-visual meditation to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Engage with hypnotic visuals, soothing music, and guided sessions for deeper relaxation and enhanced self-awareness.

**Highlights:** Engaging hypnotic visuals, Psycho-acoustic music, Guided meditations and hypnosis, Nature sounds and white noise, Sleepy stories, Visual breathing patterns, Offline compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helps with sleep and relaxation
- 🧘‍♀️ Calms anxiety and stress
- 🎨 Beautiful, mesmerizing visuals
- 🎧 High-quality audio and narrations
- ⏱️ Customizable experiences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free access
- 🤒 Can cause motion sickness
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account restoration problems
- Visuals getting stuck or not playing continuously

**Requested features**

- Add more nature-based visuals
- Allow filtering by narrator
- Implement a queue feature
- Expand to VR support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scroll to Sleep free?

Scroll to Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mesmerize free?

Mesmerize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scroll to Sleep or Mesmerize?

Mesmerize is rated higher. Scroll to Sleep averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Mesmerize averages 4.7 from 57K ratings.

### Do Scroll to Sleep or Mesmerize have ads?

Neither Scroll to Sleep nor Mesmerize shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scroll to Sleep or Mesmerize?

Scroll to Sleep ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mesmerize every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scroll to Sleep was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mesmerize on October 28, 2026.

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