Night Wave Light vs SleepPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Night Wave Light
This app uses a gentle, pulsing light to guide your breathing and promote natural sleep. It offers customizable session lengths and breathing paces without any sounds or headphones.
- Gentle breathing light
- Customizable session length
- Adjustable breathing pace
- Choice of light colors
- Auto-shutoff
- Silent operation
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Night Wave Light turns your phone into a gentle breathing light that guides you to sleep naturally. No sounds, no headphones, no expensive gadgets. Just soft, pulsing light that slows your breathing and calms your racing mind. - How it works: Place your phone on your bedside. Watch the soft blue light pulse on your ceiling. Breathe in as it brightens, breathe out as it fades. The light gradually slows, guiding your breathing from alert to asleep—usually in under 7 minutes. - Why it works: Slow, rhythmic breathing activates your body's natural relaxation response. By focusing on the light instead of your thoughts, your mind stops racing. Your heart rate drops. You drift off. - Perfect for: • Light sleepers sharing a bed—completely silent • Anyone tired of white noise apps and sleep sounds • People who've tried meditation apps but couldn't focus • Those seeking a natural alternative to sleep aids What you get: • Customizable session length (7-30 minutes) • Adjustable breathing pace (slower to faster) • Choice of light colors • Auto-shutoff when session ends • Works in any dark room Place it down. Watch the light. Wake up rested. EULA: https://sentrybrain.com/nightwavelight/terms/
SleepPulse
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SleepPulse is a clever app designed to guide you into a restful slumber using the soothing power of glowing light. Here’s how it works: Gentle Illumination: When you’re ready to wind down, open the SleepPulse app. It bathes your room in a soft, pulsing light that gently illuminates the ceiling. Sync with Your Breath: As the light pulses, you synchronize your breath with its rhythm. Inhale as it brightens, exhale as it fades. This simple practice helps regulate your breathing and gradually slows your heart rate. Baroreflex Activation: The magic lies in the baroreflex mechanism. By following the light’s cadence, you shift from an alert state to a calm, restful one. Stress melts away, and your body prepares for sleep. Not a Knockout Punch: SleepPulse won’t knock you out like a heavyweight sedative. Instead, think of it as a gentle warm-up for your sleep muscles. If you struggle with falling asleep, this app provides the training wheels you need. So, if you’re tired of tossing and turning, give SleepPulse a try. Let the glowing light guide you into dreamland, one breath at a time. Sweet dreams!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SleepPulse at none against Night Wave Light's 3. Night Wave Light's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Night Wave Light sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SleepPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Night Wave Light | SleepPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SENTRY BRAIN SINGLE MEMBER P.C. | SpocksClub |
In-app purchases
Night Wave Light
- Night Wave Light Weekly$1.997 Days
- Night Wave Light Monthly$4.991 Month
- Night Wave Light Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
SleepPulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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