# HarmLess vs GoodSleep

The clearest difference is rating: HarmLess at 4.8 against GoodSleep's 4.0. HarmLess also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). GoodSleep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HarmLess sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and GoodSleep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HarmLess holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HarmLess has 9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of HarmLess's written reviews are positive against 94% of GoodSleep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, GoodSleep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HarmLess | GoodSleep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodsleep-brainwave-sleep/id6761592716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wired Betterment](https://appshunter.io/developer/954911326) | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) |

## What reviewers say

### HarmLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066)

This app supports individuals recovering from self-harm by providing tools to track progress, manage urges with healthy alternatives, and deepen self-understanding. It offers courses, guided meditations, and access to professional therapists.

**Highlights:** Urge management toolkit, Self-harm-free streak tracking, Personalized journal, Educational courses on mental health, Guided meditations, Breathing exercises, Access to discounted therapists

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Intro Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Feat. Offer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Feat. Offer Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Feat. Offer Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| $1 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for self-harm recovery
- 🚀 Motivating and encouraging
- 🔒 Provides privacy with password protection
- 📈 Tracks progress and achievements
- 💭 Offers coping mechanisms and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require payment
- 🔍 Difficulty hiding the app from others
- 🤔 Confusion around certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or crashes
- Inconsistencies in the self-harm tracker

**Requested features**

- More free meditation and breathing exercises
- Ability to reset or adjust the self-harm tracker
- Option to customize the app's appearance
- Improved syncing and data transfer between devices


### GoodSleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodsleep-brainwave-sleep/id6761592716)

This app uses brainwave-based audio to help you fall asleep faster, achieve deeper sleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. It offers sleep analysis, personalized insights, and gentle alarms to improve your sleep rhythm and overall sleep quality.

**Highlights:** Brainwave sleep aid with binaural beats, Sound mixing for relaxation, Pre-sleep mood and activity logging, Sleep constellation visualization, Sleep debt tracking and recovery suggestions, AI sleep assistant, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Membership | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HarmLess free?

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

### Is GoodSleep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HarmLess or GoodSleep?

HarmLess is rated higher. HarmLess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while GoodSleep averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HarmLess or GoodSleep have ads?

HarmLess shows ads; GoodSleep does not.

### Which is updated more often, HarmLess or GoodSleep?

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, and GoodSleep every 4 days. Most recently, HarmLess was updated on October 16, 2026 and GoodSleep on October 12, 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.*