# Sleep Bug vs Rest

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sleep Bug at free with in-app purchases against Rest's subscription. Sleep Bug also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 74%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Bug sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sleep Bug holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 407 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Sleep Bug's written reviews are positive against 74% of Rest's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Bug | Rest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug/id467483176/reviews)** | [4.5 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-sleep-sounds/id1454656198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 406 | **407** |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 74.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 230 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arnt-Henning Moberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/467483179) | [Olivia Rivera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294993664) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Bug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-bug/id467483176)

This ambient sound mixer creates a variety of calming soundscapes and music with random sound effects. It helps to calm a busy mind, improve concentration, and mask distracting noises, making it ideal for sleep, work, or study.

**Highlights:** 24 high-quality scenes with multiple sound effects, Background playback, Sleep timer, Individual volume adjustment, No ads, Clock and date display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| full version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🔊 Good sound quality
- 🌊 Realistic nature sounds
- 🕰️ Useful timer feature
- 🎨 Customizable sound options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with sound looping
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🔍 Limited sound options in free version
- 🔄 App reverts to free version on device change

**Reported bugs**

- Timer option causes app to close completely
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more nature sounds (e.g. crickets, wind chimes, starry night)
- Allow users to create and save custom sound mixes
- Implement a fade-out option for the timer
- Sync paid version across devices


### Rest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-sleep-sounds/id1454656198)

Drift off to sleep with over 100 relaxing sounds, guided meditations, and bedtime stories. Create custom soundscapes with your favorite nature sounds and white noise to ensure peaceful rest. Download content for offline listening and enjoy new additions monthly.

**Highlights:** 100+ relaxing sleep sounds, Guided meditations for stress and anxiety, Bedtime stories, Customizable soundscapes, Offline listening, Record your own sounds

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rest Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Rest Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Rest Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Rest Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Rest Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Soothing voice and visualizations
- 👍 Great for sleep and relaxation
- 👍 Variety of sounds and meditations
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helps with anxiety and stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Subscription cost perceived as high
- 👎 Free content limited
- 👎 Repetitive visuals in meditations
- 👎 Narrator's voice can be boring
- 👎 Stories can be corny

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently won't open
- App periodically gives errors
- Buttons lead to subscription page unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add a timer function
- Clearly indicate free vs. paid content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Bug free?

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

### Is Rest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Bug or Rest?

Sleep Bug is rated higher. Sleep Bug averages 4.7 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Rest averages 4.5 from 407 ratings.

### Do Sleep Bug or Rest have ads?

Neither Sleep Bug nor Rest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep Bug or Rest?

Sleep Bug ships an update every 2 months, and Rest every 2 months. Most recently, Sleep Bug was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rest on October 25, 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.*