Comparison

Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help vs MindfulSleep

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

Head to head
About

Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help

Utilize the power of hypnosis during sleep to address various challenges like weight loss, anxiety, and addiction. Train your brain to break negative habits and achieve deep, restful sleep, waking up feeling rejuvenated and energized.

Highlights
  • Hypnotherapy tracks for sleep
  • Guided meditation
  • Stress relief
  • Fall asleep faster
  • Customizable playlists
  • Background sound options
Features
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Sleep hypnosis by Rachael Meddows, hypnotherapist: the 30-Night Deep Sleep Plan and a library of 102 guided hypnosis programs for bedtime. THE 30-NIGHT DEEP SLEEP PLAN One program and one Subliminal Affirmations track each week, a little deeper each time, so you are not choosing from a hundred programs at bedtime. A This Week card on Home counts your nights, and a missed night never resets the plan. - Start Here: Getting Ready for Bed, a short talk from Joel Thielke about the hour before bed: lights, screens, a simple ritual and a quiet mind - Week 1, settle the mind: Calming Meditation, then Sleep Wind-Down Subliminal Affirmations - Week 2, let the body go: Relaxation, then Restful Sleep Subliminal Affirmations - Week 3, go deeper: Deep Sleep, with Deep Sleep Subliminal Affirmations repeating all night - Week 4, stay settled through the night: Peace & Pure Meditation, with REM Sleep Subliminal Affirmations all night - Nights 29 and 30 are yours: play the program and music that suited you best Each week plays as a playlist called This Week. Edit it, or make your own. With Repeat on, only the music repeats; the spoken program plays once. SUBLIMINAL AFFIRMATIONS Music only, with no spoken words: 30 minutes of slow ambient music made as a seamless loop, with no beat. Play it once after a program, or repeat it all night. BUILD TONIGHT'S SESSION - Choose your way in: six inductions. Short, Long and Sleep are gentle and bedtime-paced; under Classic you'll find the original Beach, Speed and Staircase - Choose the program, then the ending: Sleep (no wake-up), Wake, Delay or None - Repeat all night, build playlists, and set a sleep timer that fades the audio out softly - Tap the screen and the controls melt away into the night sky BACKGROUND SOUNDS Rain, ocean waves, a babbling brook, crickets, a crackling campfire, green noise, binaural beats, a 528 Hz tone and more. One sound is included and plays on its own or under any program; the Sound Mixer lets you layer up to six, set each level and save your mixes. THE LIBRARY Sleep & Calm comes first: Deep Sleep, Sweet Dreams Tonight, Relaxation, Calming Meditation, Create Inner Peace, Peace & Pure Meditation, Live in the Now and Be in the Moment. Then Anxiety & Stress, Confidence, Love & Relationships, Health & Healing, Success & Money, Weight & Body, Mind & Focus, Spiritual and more. FOR PEOPLE WHO ALREADY HAVE THE APP Deep Sleep is still yours, and everything you bought is still yours: tap Restore Purchases. If you used the app before, you start on Speed, the induction the original app opened with. Once a program has played it is saved on your device, so it plays offline. HOW PURCHASES WORK Start Here, Calming Meditation and Week 1's music are included. Every other program and track is a one-time purchase. The 30-Night Deep Sleep Plan unlocks Weeks 2 to 4 together, and Unlock All unlocks the whole library, plan and Sound Mixer included, available through Family Sharing. The Sound Mixer is also sold on its own. No subscription, no ads, no account. ABOUT HYPNOSIS Hypnosis is a state of focused, relaxed attention. You stay aware and in charge the whole time; you are simply relaxed enough to be open to positive suggestions. If you drift off to sleep, that's fine. ABOUT RACHAEL MEDDOWS AND JOEL THIELKE Rachael Meddows is the hypnotherapist and voice behind every program in this app. The app is published by Hypnosis & Subliminal, the company of Joel Thielke, certified clinical hypnotherapist, certified instructor, NLP coach and trainer, who also gives the Start Here talk. Hypnosis is a relaxation practice, not medical treatment. If you have a sleep disorder or a medical condition, talk to your doctor. Do not listen while driving or operating machinery. Questions? support@motivationalhypnotherapy.com

About

MindfulSleep

This app uses clinical hypnotherapy and guided meditation to help you fall asleep naturally, sleep deeply, and wake feeling restored. It offers a free meditation program and allows a one-time purchase for access to all 19 transformational programs.

Highlights
  • Clinical-grade hypnotherapy
  • Sleep-optimized guided meditations
  • Customizable playlists
  • Soothing background music
  • Built-in gentle alarm
  • One-time purchase, own forever
Features
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Description Transform Your Sleep with Clinical Hypnotherapy & Mindful Meditation MindfulSleep combines professional hypnotherapy with guided meditation to help you fall asleep naturally, sleep deeply, and wake feeling restored. Created by Joel Thielke, award-winning Clinical Hypnotherapist and best-selling wellness author with over 20 years of experience. How It Works While you sleep, your subconscious mind remains active and receptive. MindfulSleep delivers therapeutic suggestions during your natural sleep cycle, creating lasting positive change while you rest. This isn't just sleep meditation - it's clinical hypnotherapy designed to reprogram limiting beliefs and reduce stress at the deepest level. What You Get Free Complete Mindful Meditation hypnotherapy program (yours forever) Calming background music track Customizable playlist for personalized sessions No subscription, no expiration, no hidden fees 19 Transformational Programs Available Unlock our complete audio library with a single one-time purchase - 80% off individual pricing. All future content additions included free. Sleep & Relaxation: Deep Sleep Hypnosis Sleep Sounds & Nature Soundscapes Bedtime Stories for Adults Stress Relief & Anxiety Reduction Personal Growth & Healing: Self Knowledge & Self-Discovery Inner Strength & Confidence Stop Codependency & Set Boundaries Spiritual Cleanse & Energy Clearing Manifestation & Success: Manifest Success & Abundance Creative Energy Flow Be Productive & Focused Brilliant Health & Wellness Designed for Deep Sleep Each session guides you gently into REM sleep while delivering positive therapeutic suggestions. The Sleep Learning System works specifically with your subconscious during sleep cycles, when your mind is most receptive to lasting transformation. Why MindfulSleep Works Unlike basic sleep meditation apps, MindfulSleep uses proven clinical hypnotherapy techniques refined over two decades of professional practice. Joel's warm, professional male voice creates a safe therapeutic space while guiding you into deep, restorative sleep. Perfect For: Anyone struggling with racing thoughts at bedtime People seeking natural sleep solutions without medication Those tired of meditation apps that don't create real change Anyone wanting to improve sleep while working on personal growth Individuals seeking alternatives to subscription wellness apps Key Features Clinical-grade hypnotherapy from certified professional Sleep-optimized guided meditations Build custom playlists combining multiple programs Soothing background music and sleep sounds Wake gently with built-in alarm Download once, own forever No recurring charges or subscription pressure The Science of Sleep Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy accesses your subconscious mind to create change at the root level. During sleep, your conscious mind relaxes, making your subconscious more receptive to positive suggestions. MindfulSleep leverages this natural state to help you overcome anxiety, build confidence, improve health habits, and achieve your goals - all while getting the best sleep of your life. Wake Up Transformed Users report feeling more rested, positive, energized, and motivated after using MindfulSleep. The combination of deep restorative sleep and subconscious reprogramming creates powerful lasting change. About Joel Thielke Award-winning Clinical Hypnotherapist, best-selling author, and wellness expert with over 20 years of experience helping people transform their lives through therapeutic hypnosis and meditation. Joel's professional yet warm approach makes clinical hypnotherapy accessible and effective for everyone. Own It Forever Tired of subscriptions? So are we. Purchase once and own your complete wellness library forever. Any new programs we add become yours automatically at no additional cost. Download Free Today Start with your free Mindful guided hypnosis program tonight.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MindfulSleep at 100% against Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help's 77%. MindfulSleep also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help's advantage is update cadence (every 11 months vs every 45 months) and ratings volume (420 vs 71). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and MindfulSleep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MindfulSleep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help has 420 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help's written reviews are positive against 100% of MindfulSleep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help ships an update every 11 months, MindfulSleep every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help versus MindfulSleep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeep Sleep, Insomnia HelpMindfulSleep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (420 ratings)4.8 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings420 — better71
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 45 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHypnosis & SubliminalHypnosis and Meditation for Success, LLC

Customer experience

Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help

All ratings420 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative14.8%

MindfulSleep

All ratings65 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchased content not working
  • Audio stops playing when screen locks
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • More variety in audio options
  • Ability to loop multiple tracks
  • Separate volume control from system volume
  • Customizable settings

MindfulSleep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help

One-time20
  • Relaxation App$3.99
  • WeightLoss App$3.99
  • Sweet Dream Tonight$3.99
Show 17 more
  • MoveOn App$3.99
  • Seduction App$3.99
  • Create Inner Peace$3.99
  • Pain Relief Hypnosis$3.99
  • Sleep Confidence$3.99
  • Overcome Depression$3.99
  • Exercise Motivation$3.99
  • Peace & Pure Meditation$3.99
  • Super Fast Learning$3.99
  • Positive Thinking$3.99
  • Stress Relief & Anxiety Help$3.99
  • Unlimited Financial Success$3.99
  • Learn to Love Yourself$3.99
  • Rapid Weight Loss$3.99
  • Social App$3.99
  • Optimism App$3.99
  • Get Out of Toxic Relationships$3.99
10 purchases

MindfulSleep

One-time10
  • Subliminal Sleep MusicFree
  • Dreamscape Sleep Music$4.99
  • Serenity Sleep Music$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Spiritual Cleanse Sleep$4.99
  • Energetic Productivity$4.99
  • Creative Energy Flow$4.99
  • Self Knowledge Sleep Learning$4.99
  • Manifest Success$4.99
  • Stop Codependency$4.99
  • #1 Unlock All Sale$29.99

Questions

Is Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help free?
Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindfulSleep free?
MindfulSleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help or MindfulSleep?
MindfulSleep is rated higher. Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help averages 4.5 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while MindfulSleep averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.
Do Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help or MindfulSleep have ads?
Neither Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help nor MindfulSleep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help or MindfulSleep?
Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help ships an update every 11 months, and MindfulSleep every 45 months. Most recently, Deep Sleep, Insomnia Help was updated on October 23, 2026 and MindfulSleep on October 24, 2026.

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