# Rest vs Relax+

The clearest difference is rating: Relax+ at 5.0 against Rest's 4.5. Relax+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Rest's advantage is ratings volume (407 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Relax+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Relax+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rest has 407 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Rest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Relax+'s.

Rest ships an update every 2 months, Relax+ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest | Relax+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-sleep-sounds/id1454656198/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relax-plus/id1469131296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **407** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olivia Rivera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294993664) | [WeCovr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447050544) |

## What reviewers say

### Rest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-sleep-sounds/id1454656198)

Drift off to sleep with over 100 relaxing sounds, guided meditations, and bedtime stories. Create custom soundscapes with your favorite nature sounds and white noise to ensure peaceful rest. Download content for offline listening and enjoy new additions monthly.

**Highlights:** 100+ relaxing sleep sounds, Guided meditations for stress and anxiety, Bedtime stories, Customizable soundscapes, Offline listening, Record your own sounds

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rest Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Rest Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Rest Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Rest Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Rest Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Soothing voice and visualizations
- 👍 Great for sleep and relaxation
- 👍 Variety of sounds and meditations
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helps with anxiety and stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Subscription cost perceived as high
- 👎 Free content limited
- 👎 Repetitive visuals in meditations
- 👎 Narrator's voice can be boring
- 👎 Stories can be corny

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently won't open
- App periodically gives errors
- Buttons lead to subscription page unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add a timer function
- Clearly indicate free vs. paid content


### Relax+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relax-plus/id1469131296)

Discover a wide variety of natural sounds and music tracks designed to help you relax, meditate, and sleep better. Improve focus, reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness with this free application.

**Highlights:** Relaxing natural sounds, Meditation soundscapes, Sleep aid sounds, Stress and anxiety relief, Improved focus and concentration, Offline listening capabilities, Accompanying music tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest free?

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

### Is Relax+ free?

Relax+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rest or Relax+?

Relax+ is rated higher. Rest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while Relax+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rest or Relax+ have ads?

Neither Rest nor Relax+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rest or Relax+?

Rest ships an update every 2 months, and Relax+ every 2 days. Most recently, Rest was updated on November 2, 2026 and Relax+ on November 3, 2026.

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