# SLEEP by Max Richter vs Catalytic Explosion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Catalytic Explosion at 100% against SLEEP by Max Richter's 55%. Catalytic Explosion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SLEEP by Max Richter's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Catalytic Explosion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SLEEP by Max Richter has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of SLEEP by Max Richter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Catalytic Explosion's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLEEP by Max Richter | Catalytic Explosion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-by-max-richter/id1509084936/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalytic-explosion/id6786890948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 225 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [U-Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/353134551) | [Ornicus](https://appshunter.io/developer/878260219) |

## What reviewers say

### SLEEP by Max Richter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-by-max-richter/id1509084936)

Experience a unique musical journey designed to aid sleep, meditation, and focus. This app features exclusive compositions by Max Richter, customizable sequences, and tools for well-being tracking. It aims to help users fall asleep gently, wake up peacefully, and enhance concentration.

**Highlights:** Fall asleep with expert-consulted composition, Gentle wake-up sounds, Immersive music for meditation, Focus enhancement, Personal well-being journal, Unlockable planet experiences, Apple Watch heart rate integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Relaxing and soothing music
- 🌌 Beautiful visuals and animations
- 🌟 Helpful for sleep, meditation, and focus
- 💤 Effective in promoting restful sleep
- 🧘‍♀️ Useful for mindfulness and relaxation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires Spotify or Apple Music subscription
- 🔊 Volume control issues and sudden loud noises
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🤖 Overly intrusive integration with Spotify
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to open
- Music playback issues and skipping
- Alarm not working as expected
- Incorrect time and date displayed

**Requested features**

- Offline music playback option
- More music and sound options beyond Max Richter
- Integration with other music streaming services
- Customizable sleep/wake up settings
- Apple Watch and Health app integration


### Catalytic Explosion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalytic-explosion/id6786890948)

Master the Wake-Initiated Lucid Dream (WILD) technique with this advanced tool. It uses adaptive sleep-tracking sequences to bridge the gap between waking and dreaming, suitable for beginners and experienced dreamers alike.

**Highlights:** Master WILD technique, Adaptive sleep-tracking, Bridge waking and dream worlds, Suitable for all experience levels

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLEEP by Max Richter free?

SLEEP by Max Richter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Catalytic Explosion free?

Catalytic Explosion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SLEEP by Max Richter or Catalytic Explosion?

Catalytic Explosion is rated higher. SLEEP by Max Richter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Catalytic Explosion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SLEEP by Max Richter or Catalytic Explosion have ads?

Neither SLEEP by Max Richter nor Catalytic Explosion shows ads.

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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.*