Comparison

(Not Boring) Vibes vs SleepLoops

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

Head to head
About

(Not Boring) Vibes

This app generates personalized music scientifically designed to enhance focus, intensity, and concentration. It adapts to your daily schedule, offering immersive spatial audio and easy control over energy levels for work, relaxation, and sleep.

Highlights
  • Personalized focus music
  • Adaptive daily soundscapes
  • Immersive spatial audio
  • Adjustable energy levels
  • Focus session timers
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Widgets for quick access
Features
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PERSONALIZED MUSIC TO HELP YOU FOCUS Based on science and inspired by video games, Vibes creates personalized music designed to improve focus, intensity, and concentration. SMARTER FOCUS MUSIC Vibes knows your wake and sleep times and generates background music based on your activity throughout the day to help you wake up, focus at work, relax, and sleep deeper. JUST ONE TAP It's the world’s easiest app to use. One tap to open and automatically play exactly what music you need for the moment. CONTROL WHEN YOU NEED IT Set your energy level and give yourself a boost when you need it or adjust presence to push soundscapes into the background for deeper focus. IMMERSIVE SPATIAL AUDIO Spatial 3D soundscapes that come alive around you with support for realtime head tracking. WIDGETS Easy one-tap access to your most used vibes. SET A TIMER Set a timer for focus sessions or to fall asleep. UNLOCK ACHIEVEMENTS Inspired by video games to make daily life more fun. Unlock spirits. PRAISE FOR (NOT BORING) APPS "Astonishingly fun!"—John Gruber 2x Apple Design Awards 6x App of the Day Fast Company Innovation by Design SUPER!BORING Become a Super!Boring member and get all 5 Not Boring apps + skins + extras. We are 100% member-supported. No ads, no data gathering, no tracking. Just beautiful apps that make everyday life a little less boring. Plans: https://andy.works/plans Support: https://andy.works/support EULA/Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SleepLoops

Features
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SleepLoops helps you seize the power of perfect rest—harnessing 90‑minute sleep cycles to wake up rock‑solid sharp, every single day. Whether you need a one‑off reminder for tomorrow’s big meeting or a full weekly sleep plan, SleepLoops maps out your ideal bedtimes and fires off notifications at just the right moments. ––––– KEY FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY • Bedtime Suggestions Instantly generates multiple optimal sleep‑cycle offsets (7.5 h, 6 h, 4.5 h, etc.) from your chosen wake‑up time—so you know exactly when to slip under the covers. • One‑Tap Reminder Pick a single wake time and tap your preferred bedtime suggestion to schedule a local notification—no server required, fully offline. • Weekly Sleep Planner Build a customized schedule for every weekday. Set individual wake times, view your cycle‑aligned bedtimes at a glance, and let SleepLoops manage your alerts all week long. • History Tracking Automatically logs each triggered reminder in your personal history feed. See past sessions, compare your real sleep habits, and spot patterns that help you refine your rest strategy. • Lightweight & Offline All scheduling happens locally on your device—quick loads, minimal battery impact, and total privacy. No account, no backend. • Seamless UX – Intuitive Modals & Cards: Smooth, card‑based UI with clear headings and ghost placeholders to guide new users. – Dark Mode Ready: Easy on the eyes when you’re setting up late at night. – Accessibility: VoiceOver labels, dynamic font support, and high‑contrast options ensure everyone can master their sleep. ––––– HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose Your Wake Time Tap the “+” button, select when you need to rise, and let SleepLoops calculate your best bedtimes. 2. Pick a Bedtime Tap one of the cycle‑aligned suggestions to lock in your reminder. 3. Wake Up Refreshed A crisp local notification sounds at your chosen wake time—no groggy surprises. 4. Plan the Week Switch to the weekly calendar icon to set repeating alarms for Monday through Sunday. SleepLoops handles the rest. ––––– WHY SLEEPLOOPS? • Scientifically Backed: Based on 90‑minute REM/non‑REM sleep cycles. • Unleash Superhuman Focus: Wake at the end of a cycle to cut through your morning fog. • Complete Control: One‑off or recurring—your schedule, your rules. • Quick Setup: Install and be up and running in under a minute. Ready to claim your daily edge? Download SleepLoops now and transform your rest into your greatest superpower.

Screenshots

(Not Boring) Vibes4 screens
SleepLoops2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SleepLoops at none against (Not Boring) Vibes's 4. SleepLoops also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. (Not Boring) Vibes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SleepLoops asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

(Not Boring) Vibes ships an update every 3 weeks, SleepLoops every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
(Not Boring) Vibes versus SleepLoops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter(Not Boring) VibesSleepLoops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNot Boring Software LLCElijah Arbee

Bugs and requests

(Not Boring) Vibes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Visuals freezing when switching modes
  • Geolocation issues with weather app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Integrate with Apple Music
  • Provide more customization options
  • Develop a calendar widget

SleepLoops

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

(Not Boring) Vibes

Subscriptions3
  • Super !Boring Monthly$7.991 Month
  • !Vibes Plus Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Super !Boring Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • !Vibes Plus Lifetime$59.99
None

SleepLoops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is (Not Boring) Vibes free?
(Not Boring) Vibes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SleepLoops free?
SleepLoops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do (Not Boring) Vibes or SleepLoops have ads?
Neither (Not Boring) Vibes nor SleepLoops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Vibes or SleepLoops?
(Not Boring) Vibes ships an update every 3 weeks, and SleepLoops every 2 days. Most recently, (Not Boring) Vibes was updated on September 29, 2026 and SleepLoops on September 29, 2026.

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