# Sleep Timer vs Tunode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tunode at 100% against Sleep Timer's 46%. Tunode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Sleep Timer's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Tunode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tunode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Timer has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Sleep Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tunode's.

Sleep Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Tunode every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Timer | Tunode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-timer-stop-music-player/id1659819935/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunode-self-hosted-music/id6803189358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Polyphasic Developers Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733716715) |

## 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


### Tunode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunode-self-hosted-music/id6803189358)

Stream your personal music library from compatible servers, download content for offline playback, and enjoy features like synced lyrics and CarPlay integration. This player offers a customizable listening experience for your self-hosted music collection.

**Highlights:** Stream personal music library, Download for offline listening, CarPlay integration, Synced lyrics, Customizable playback controls, Auto DJ for extended queues

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Timer free?

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

### Is Tunode free?

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

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

Tunode is rated higher. Sleep Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Tunode averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sleep Timer or Tunode have ads?

Both Sleep Timer and Tunode show ads.

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

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