# SleepTown vs Environments

The clearest difference is update cadence: SleepTown at every 3 weeks against Environments's every 2 months. SleepTown also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 229) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SleepTown costs $1.99 and Environments $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SleepTown against 4.8 for Environments. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SleepTown has 1.5K ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SleepTown's written reviews are positive against 82% of Environments's.

SleepTown ships an update every 3 weeks, Environments every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SleepTown | Environments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeptown/id1210251567/reviews) | **[4.8 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/environments/id1294132065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 229 |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 155 MB | 579 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) | [The Numero Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294132064) |

## What reviewers say

### SleepTown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeptown/id1210251567)

Build a healthier sleep schedule by constructing virtual buildings. Achieve your bedtime and wake-up goals to grow your town and beat phone addiction. You can now build with friends and family for added motivation.

**Highlights:** Build virtual towns by meeting sleep goals, Social sleep challenges with friends and family, Track sleep statistics, Customizable bedtime reminders and alarms, Unlock and decorate unique buildings, Night shift mode to reduce blue light

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Motivates users to sleep on time
- 🌇 Fun and cute town-building experience
- 🕰️ Helps establish consistent sleep schedule
- 💤 Encourages putting down phone before bed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Too strict with sleep/wake time requirements
- 🔨 Destroyed buildings demotivating
- 🔔 Alarm issues (not going off, inconsistent)
- 🔒 Requires account sign-up for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings disappearing/going out of sync
- Alarm not working properly
- Strict mode not functioning when phone is locked

**Requested features**

- More flexible sleep schedule options
- Ability to manually log sleep even if missed goal
- Option to remove/restore destroyed buildings
- Integration with other sleep tracking apps
- Customization options for buildings/town layout


### Environments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/environments/id1294132065)

Experience long-form nature recordings from the 1960s and 70s, remastered for modern use. This app offers a unique collection of ambient sounds designed to aid work, meditation, sleep, and focus, all without requiring an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Long-form analog recordings, No internet connection required, Ad-free experience, Playlist creation, Focus and stress reduction, Historic nature sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Authentic analog field recordings with exceptional audio quality
- 😴 Highly effective for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
- 🎧 Long-form tracks (30+ minutes) without repetitive looping
- 📚 Rich historical context about Irv Teibel and the Environments series
- 💰 Excellent value at low price point for entire collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on certain iOS versions (iOS 16, older versions)
- 📐 UI not optimized for iPad or landscape mode
- 🔊 Audio output levels set too high, difficult to play quietly
- 🖼️ Cannot zoom in on album cover artwork
- 📍 Navigation could be simplified and improved

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after pressing play on iOS 16
- App removed from App Store after purchase, preventing re-download
- Dynamic Island spacing issues on iPhone 14 Pro
- Infinite loop button doesn't function properly
- Audio doesn't resume after phone calls or text notifications

**Requested features**

- Speed adjustment controls (16 rpm, 33 rpm, 78 rpm options)
- Chromecast and Google Cast support
- Alarm clock functionality using app sounds
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Zoom capability for album cover artwork


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SleepTown free?

SleepTown costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Environments free?

Environments costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SleepTown or Environments?

Environments is rated higher. SleepTown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Environments averages 4.8 from 229 ratings.

### Do SleepTown or Environments have ads?

Neither SleepTown nor Environments shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SleepTown or Environments?

SleepTown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Environments every 2 months. Most recently, SleepTown was updated on October 26, 2026 and Environments on October 26, 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.*