Comparison

SleepStream 2 vs The Breath SOURCE

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

The Breath SOURCE

Explore diverse breathwork techniques guided by world-renowned masters. Reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance focus with science-backed and spiritual practices. Access live classes and structured programs tailored to your wellness goals.

Highlights
  • Guided breathwork sessions
  • 60+ styles of breathwork
  • Learn from world-renowned teachers
  • Programs for specific goals
  • Live breathwork classes
  • Breathwork by duration
Features
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Welcome to The Breath Source, the world’s first creator-owned breathing app where science meets spirituality and every inhale connects you to the teachers shaping the global breathwork movement. Whether you want to reduce stress, improve sleep, boost focus, enhance energy, or deepen your meditation practice, this all-in-one breathwork app puts the power of transformational breathing exercises in your hands - and lungs. Why The Breath Source Is Different: Unlike other breathing apps, The Breath Source is powered by the world’s top Breath Masters - real humans guiding you through authentic, science-backed, and soul-centered breathing practices. Discover 60+ Styles of Breathwork: Explore guided breath sessions and structured programs featuring modern science and ancient wisdom: • Coherence Breathing & Oxygen Advantage • SOMA Breath, Breath AS Medicine, Language of Breath • Pranayama, Kundalini, Wim Hof Method, and Box Breathing • Yoga Nidra, Meditation, and Sleep Breathing Techniques • Performance & Recovery Breathing for athletes, professionals, and biohackers Meet the Breath Masters: Learn from world-renowned teachers and performance experts including Ben Greenfield, Samantha Skelly, Jesse Coomer, Stig Severinsen, Niraj Naik,Travis Steffens, Ed Harrold, Jen Broyles, Bryan Mirabella, and dozens more - each offering their own unique approach to breath, body, and mind. Breathe for What You Need: The Breath Source adapts to your goals with hundreds of guided breathing exercises, programs and live classes that fit your schedule and energy: • Reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm • Improve deep sleep, recovery, and relaxation • Boost energy, focus, and mental clarity • Build endurance and performance through functional breathing • Enhance mindfulness, spiritual connection, and self-awareness Inside the App: • Foundational Breathing Practices - simple daily resets for calm and balance • Breath Fixes - categories to help you find breathing exercises & practices by area of health • Live Classes - join teachers in real-time from anywhere in the world • Breath Minutes - pick your breathwork practice by time to maintain your daily routine • Programs - structured content to advance your breathing practice • Live Events powered by BreathXChange - COMING JNAUARY 2026 Your 7-Day Free Trial: Start your journey with a 7-day free trial - full access to all Breath Masters, programs, live classes, and premium content. Experience everything before you decide. After your trial, you’ll still enjoy free limited access to select 7- and 14-day breathing programs, with the option to subscribe anytime to unlock unlimited access. Subscription Options: • Monthly or Annual Full-Access Plans - unlock all premium features • Auto-renewal can be managed or canceled anytime through your App Store settings By subscribing, you’re not just joining an app - you’re joining a global breathwork community dedicated to conscious living, healing, and human potential. Breathe With Purpose: Every breath you take is a choice — a chance to regulate your nervous system, expand awareness, and return home to yourself. The Breath Source helps you remember how to use this power anytime, anywhere. Transform your life one conscious breath at a time. ________________________________________ Download The Breath Source today! Discover why thousands are calling it the most complete breathing app in the world - where every breath is medicine, and every session brings you back to the “Source”. ________________________________________ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SleepStream 24 screens
The Breath SOURCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Breath SOURCE at 4.8 against SleepStream 2's 3.8. The Breath SOURCE also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (120 vs 33). SleepStream 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and The Breath SOURCE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Breath SOURCE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of SleepStream 2's written reviews are positive against 89% of The Breath SOURCE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepStream 2 ships an update every 2 months, The Breath SOURCE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SleepStream 2 versus The Breath SOURCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepStream 2The Breath SOURCE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (33 ratings)4.8 (120 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB102 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperExplosive AppsThe Breath Source LLC

Customer experience

SleepStream 2

All ratings33 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral15.2%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative15.6%

The Breath SOURCE

All ratings120 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.8%

User reviews

SleepStream 2

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Relaxing sounds
  • 👍 Helps with sleep and focus
  • 👍 Useful for meditation
  • 👍 Customizable options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Deleted purchased content
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Confusing interface changes
  • 👎 Aggressive ads and upsells

The Breath SOURCE

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Diverse roster of expert breathwork teachers and masters
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface design
  • 🎯 Wide variety of breathing techniques and styles
  • ⏱️ Flexible session lengths for different schedules
  • 🧘 Effective for stress relief and anxiety management

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($100/year mentioned)
  • 🐛 Technical glitches and app crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 📱 Orientation issues when phone turned horizontally
  • 👥 Limited diversity in instructor representation

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

The Breath SOURCE

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes when clicking multiple items
  • Videos stop playing after 15 seconds
  • Horizontal orientation causes app to close
  • Login issues and account creation problems
  • Admin blocked account errors
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  • Video playback freezing and stopping
  • General app instability and error messages

Requested features

9 requests
  • Search functionality to find specific sessions
  • Bookmark and favorites system for saving content
  • Watch history and last watched tracking
  • User feedback mechanism for teachers
  • Community forum for discussions and questions
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  • Better menu organization and navigation
  • More diverse and inclusive instructor roster
  • More female teachers and non-Western tradition representation
  • Improved app stability and bug fixes

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
6 purchases

The Breath SOURCE

Subscriptions6
  • The Breath Source Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.791 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$11.001 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription (Discount)7 Days trial$52.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$55.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is SleepStream 2 free?
SleepStream 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Breath SOURCE free?
The Breath SOURCE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SleepStream 2 or The Breath SOURCE?
The Breath SOURCE is rated higher. SleepStream 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while The Breath SOURCE averages 4.8 from 120 ratings.
Do SleepStream 2 or The Breath SOURCE have ads?
Neither SleepStream 2 nor The Breath SOURCE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SleepStream 2 or The Breath SOURCE?
SleepStream 2 ships an update every 2 months, and The Breath SOURCE fortnightly. Most recently, SleepStream 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Breath SOURCE on October 15, 2026.

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