# MindEase vs Before Sleep

The clearest difference is rating: Before Sleep at 5.0 against MindEase's 4.4. Before Sleep also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). MindEase's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (135 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MindEase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Before Sleep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Before Sleep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindEase has 135 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MindEase's written reviews are positive against 100% of Before Sleep's.

MindEase ships an update every 11 months, Before Sleep every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindEase | Before Sleep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindease-calm-and-focus/id1367407845/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-sleep/id1485651213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayoub El Omrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326480886) | [Edison Largo](https://appshunter.io/developer/978541799) |

## What reviewers say

### MindEase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindease-calm-and-focus/id1367407845)

Discover inner peace with guided meditations, calming sounds, and breathing exercises. Improve sleep, reduce stress, and enhance focus anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations for stress relief, Sleep sounds and white noise, Focus music for productivity, Nature sounds for peaceful environment, Breathing exercises for calming the mind

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ayuu Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Ayuu Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ayuu Membership | $199.99 | one-time |


### Before Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-sleep/id1485651213)

This app uses a combination of ambient sounds and projected light patterns to help users fall asleep faster. It offers customizable light themes like rain and fireplace, along with white noise options to mask distractions. The app can also function as a dimmer and automatically closes after a set time.

**Highlights:** Light projection on ceiling, Ambient relaxing sounds, Customizable light themes, White noise generator, Adjustable timer, Dimmer function

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Timer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Timer and Remove Ads. | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindEase free?

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

### Is Before Sleep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MindEase or Before Sleep?

Before Sleep is rated higher. MindEase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Before Sleep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MindEase or Before Sleep have ads?

Before Sleep shows ads; MindEase does not.

### Which is updated more often, MindEase or Before Sleep?

MindEase ships an update every 11 months, and Before Sleep every 2 weeks. Most recently, MindEase was updated on October 8, 2026 and Before Sleep on September 29, 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.*