Comparison

SleepStream 2 vs SkyCycle

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

Head to head
About

SleepStream 2

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help users relax, sleep better, and manage stress. It combines calming sounds, soothing melodies, brainwave programs, and visualizations to create a deeply relaxing experience.

Highlights
  • Calming sounds and melodies
  • Effective brainwave programs
  • Beautiful visualizations
  • Guided voice sessions
  • Professionally mastered audio
  • Downloadable content
Features
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NEWS: SLEEPSTREAM 2 PRO IS NOW ON SALE FOR $2.99 SleepStream 2 is an advanced sleep inducer and relaxation aid. It helps you leave your busy day behind with a rich selection of calming sounds, soothing melodies, effective brainwave programs, and beautiful visualizations. “If you’re looking for a new way to combat insomnia, or even looking to relax more at the end of a busy day, SleepStream 2 is a viable, unique option.” 148Apps.com “A good sleep is one of my very favorite things to do, and when I’m denied it for whatever reason, I’m not a happy man. On those occasions recently, SleepStream 2 has been there to help me out, and it has done so admirably.” iPhoneFreak.com “SleepStream 2 is the best meditative app out there because it includes guided voice sessions, music, background sounds, binaural beats and visualizations, all in one app. While the configuration procedures of similar applications can leave you frustrated and wide awake, Sleepstream’s intuitive interface allows you to drift off in a moment without a care...” App Store reviewer Do you feel that the stress of everyday life deprives you of your ability to focus, relax, sleep - in short, affects your overall well being? With little time for true relaxation, quality of sleep can be adversely affected which is why SleepStream 2 is such a useful aid for those with stress in their lives. Developed in conjunction with sleep and relaxation experts, hypnotherapists and audio professionals, SleepStream 2 plays the most soothing sounds from nature, gentle audio atmospheres, binaural beats, music and guided voice tracks. SleepStream 2 is perfect for: • Sleep induction • Relaxation • Power naps • Meditation • Noise masking • Concentration • Enjoyment • Tinnitus relief SleepStream 2 Includes: • 50+ stunning background sounds • Calming melodies • 28 effective brainwave programs for sleep, meditation and learning • Breathtaking visualizations • Download section with additional sounds, music, guided voice sessions and visualizations Main features: • Stunning Sound Quality All the sounds in SleepStream 2 are professionally mastered. Sounds of deep, rich drones, calming ocean waves, gentle forest rain and distant seagulls - to name a few - will be your first class journey into a deeply relaxed state. • Overlays and Guided Voice Sessions New in SleepStream 2 is the ability to mix background sounds with overlays - for example, guided meditations or music. SleepStream 2 comes with two superb music collections: 'Soft piano pieces' and 'Deepspace Ambient'. Additional material is available for purchase from the download section! • Breathtaking Visualizations SleepStream 2 gives you the complete getaway with scenic pictures and video loops to view while listening to the audio programs; drift into a world of relaxation. • Brainwave Programs SleepStream 2 offers specially designed binaural beats that can be integrated into the sound experience. Binaural beats stimulate the brain’s activity associated with states such as relaxation, sleep and focus. • Unique Audio Engine and Sound Generators Our audio engine randomly combines hundreds of sounds, giving you a new experience every time! Mix background sounds, overlays and binaural beats in any combination! • Designed for Power Naps! SleepStream's timer function makes it easy to enjoy power naps! Just engage the timer and alarm, and SleepStream will gently wake you after your session has ended. • In-app Download Section Want more? Get audio, visualizations, binaural beats and guided voice sessions from the download section. New material is constantly being added! • Full Multitasking & Retina Support

About

SkyCycle

Experience a unique 45-minute outdoor cycling class with advanced technology. Reserve your spot, manage your membership, and enjoy rides suitable for all fitness levels.

Highlights
  • Reserve cycling classes
  • Purchase memberships
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • 45-minute rides
  • Suitable for all fitness levels
Features
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SkyCycle is a premium outdoor cycling studio featuring state-of-the-art technology to deliver a 45 minute ride like no other. Download the app to reserve your classes, purchase your membership and more. SkyCycle classes are available for all fitness levels.

Screenshots

SleepStream 24 screens
SkyCycle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SkyCycle at 5.0 against SleepStream 2's 3.8. SkyCycle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). SleepStream 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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. SleepStream 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SkyCycle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkyCycle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of SleepStream 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkyCycle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepStream 2 ships an update every 2 months, SkyCycle monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SleepStream 2 versus SkyCycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepStream 2SkyCycle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (33 ratings)5.0 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3353 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperExplosive AppsLIV ACTIV LLC

Customer experience

SleepStream 2

All ratings33 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral15.2%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.3%

SkyCycle

All ratings53 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SleepStream 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Purchased content disappears
  • Binaural beats not functioning properly
  • Timer issues causing sounds to stop prematurely

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more sound options
  • Improve binaural beats quality
  • Allow layering of sounds
  • Add timer to start sounds at a specific time
  • Improve syncing of purchased content

SkyCycle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SleepStream 2

One-time10
  • Binaural Beats Pack$0.99
  • Sound Pack$0.99
  • Music Spa$0.99
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  • Guided Relaxation$0.99
  • Instant Energy$0.99
  • Pre-sleep Meditation$0.99
  • Thunderstorm HD$0.99
  • Lucid Dreaming Binaural Beat$1.99
  • Anxiety Reducing Binaural Beats$1.99
  • Sleep Phase Follower$1.99
None

SkyCycle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SleepStream 2 free?
SleepStream 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyCycle free?
SkyCycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SleepStream 2 or SkyCycle?
SkyCycle is rated higher. SleepStream 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while SkyCycle averages 5.0 from 53 ratings.
Do SleepStream 2 or SkyCycle have ads?
SkyCycle shows ads; SleepStream 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, SleepStream 2 or SkyCycle?
SleepStream 2 ships an update every 2 months, and SkyCycle monthly. Most recently, SleepStream 2 was updated on September 7, 2026 and SkyCycle on July 7, 2026.

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