Comparison

LYM vs Insomnia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LYM

Features
Read full description

Le esperienze outdoor che puoi fare in Abruzzo guidato da professionisti certificati di ogni singola attività. Un sistema di booking diretto e semplice. Un customer service a tua disposizione per assisterti al meglio durante la tua attività in ambiente. GO! Vivi la tua passione!

About

Insomnia

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
Read full description

If you need help sleeping, you are in the right place. This breathing meditation app guides you through four cycles of the popular 4-7-8 deep breathing exercise to help you fall asleep faster. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, who popularized this 4 7 8 breathing technique, this rhythmic breathing pattern is "a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system". Many have fallen asleep with this 4 7 8 breathing technique within 60 seconds. FEATURES: - Breathe in and breathe out with relaxing audio cues - Choose your favorite sleep sound/sleep music (e.g. Campfire, River Sounds, etc.) - Set daily bedtime reminders - Easy volume control for your sleep sound/sleep music - Vibration cue Sleepless and restless? Close your eyes and breathe with the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Soon you will be in a deep sleep. Get the breathing meditation app now and fall asleep fast. Users will need a subscription (you can start with a free trial) to access the features in the app. Choose monthly billing, or pay once for lifetime access. Privacy Policy: https://harvest-finch-623.notion.site/Insomnia-Privacy-Policy-e2966f3dcd9c492cbfeee09344c2993e EULA: https://harvest-finch-623.notion.site/Insomnia-Terms-Of-Service-95e2e701229843a394670229f9082f7d

Screenshots

LYM3 screens
Insomnia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LYM at none against Insomnia's 3. LYM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Insomnia's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Insomnia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LYM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LYM ships an update every 3 months, Insomnia fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LYM versus Insomnia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLYMInsomnia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCleverBit SrlsTinybiohacks Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

LYM

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Insomnia

Subscriptions2
  • Insomnia Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Insomnia Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Insomnia Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is LYM free?
LYM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Insomnia free?
Insomnia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LYM or Insomnia have ads?
Neither LYM nor Insomnia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LYM or Insomnia?
LYM ships an update every 3 months, and Insomnia fortnightly. Most recently, LYM was updated on November 3, 2026 and Insomnia on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons