# Scroll to Sleep vs Insomnia

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scroll to Sleep at free against Insomnia's free with in-app purchases. Scroll to Sleep also leads on ratings volume (138 vs 33). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Insomnia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Scroll to Sleep against 4.4 for Insomnia. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Scroll to Sleep's written reviews are positive against 80% of Insomnia's.

Scroll to Sleep ships an update every 2 weeks, Insomnia fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scroll to Sleep | Insomnia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scroll-to-sleep/id1090959661/reviews)** | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insomnia-fall-asleep-fast/id1514940609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) | [Tinybiohacks Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496543977) |

## 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


### Insomnia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insomnia-fall-asleep-fast/id1514940609)

This breathing meditation app guides you through the 4-7-8 deep breathing exercise to help you fall asleep faster. Choose sleep sounds, set reminders, and use vibration cues for a tranquil experience.

**Highlights:** 4-7-8 breathing guidance, Relaxing audio cues, Choice of sleep sounds, Bedtime reminders, Vibration cue

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insomnia Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Insomnia Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Insomnia Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scroll to Sleep free?

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

### Is Insomnia free?

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

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

Scroll to Sleep is rated higher. Scroll to Sleep averages 4.4 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Insomnia averages 4.4 from 33 ratings.

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

Neither Scroll to Sleep nor Insomnia shows ads.

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

Scroll to Sleep ships an update every 2 weeks, and Insomnia fortnightly. Most recently, Scroll to Sleep was updated on November 2, 2026 and Insomnia on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*