# Sleep Timer vs Sleep Timer Music

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sleep Timer Music at 100% against Sleep Timer's 46%. Sleep Timer Music also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Sleep Timer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (185 vs 9). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sleep Timer Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sleep Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Timer has 185 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Sleep Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sleep Timer Music's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sleep Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Sleep Timer Music weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Timer | Sleep Timer Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-timer-stop-music-player/id1659819935/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-timer-music/id6742655638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Pascal Ulrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765737776) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-timer-stop-music-player/id1659819935)

Automatically stop all audio playback on your device when a set timer expires. Enjoy a peaceful sleep without worrying about music or videos playing all night. Features include a gradual volume fade-out and battery-saving screen dimming.

**Highlights:** Automatic audio shutdown, Compatible with all music players, Gradual volume fade-out, Screen dimming for battery saving, Simple and intuitive UI, Timer cancellation option

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Timer - Music Timer Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Timer - Music Timer Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Sleep Timer - Music Timer Pro | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Sleep Timer - Music Timer Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| Sleep Timer - Music Timer Pro | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ideal for falling asleep
- 👍 Works well with Spotify
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Very practical
- 👍 Good for sleeping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Ads interrupt functionality
- 💡 Screen stays on
- 🔋 App drains battery
- 💸 Expensive, poor value
- 🚫 No support

**Reported bugs**

- Ads prevent timer from working
- Screen brightens when timer ends
- Music continues playing all night
- Volume increases loudly
- Paid features unavailable after purchase

**Requested features**

- Allow screen to turn off
- Allow app to run in background
- Improve timer functionality
- Fix paid features not working
- Add landscape mode


### Sleep Timer Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-timer-music/id6742655638)

This application allows you to set a timer to automatically stop music or podcasts, ensuring you fall asleep without interruption. It supports all audio apps and offers simple controls for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Auto stop music and podcasts, Supports all audio apps, Customizable timer duration, Simple double-tap controls, Battery-friendly operation, Automatic app closure after timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Timer free?

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

### Is Sleep Timer Music free?

Sleep Timer Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Timer or Sleep Timer Music?

Sleep Timer is rated higher. Sleep Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Sleep Timer Music averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Sleep Timer or Sleep Timer Music have ads?

Sleep Timer shows ads; Sleep Timer Music does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep Timer or Sleep Timer Music?

Sleep Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sleep Timer Music weekly. Most recently, Sleep Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sleep Timer Music on November 4, 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.*