Comparison

Somnee vs Audicin

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

Head to head
About

Somnee

This app works with a smart headband to improve sleep quality using personalized neurostimulation and EEG tracking. It provides detailed sleep reports and insights to help you sleep faster, longer, and deeper.

Highlights
  • Personalized sleep neurostimulation
  • Clinical-grade EEG sleep tracking
  • Detailed sleep performance reports
  • AI sleep coach
  • Phone-free session start
  • Comfortable, breathable headband design
Features
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Meet Somnee, the app that works with the award-winning smart sleep headband that directly improves sleep quality and decodes nightly sleep performance for unrivalled insights. As your own clinical-grade AI sleep coach, Somnee pairs proven personalized neurostimulation that helps you naturally sleep faster, longer, and deeper, with precise sleep reports powered by lab-grade EEG tracking. IMPROVE 360° SLEEP HEALTH Somnee is proven to cut time to fall asleep by 50%, reduce wake-ups by 33%, and boost total sleep time by ~30 min. It’s 4x more effective than melatonin, 2x more effective than CBT-i, and 1.5x more effective than Ambien. PERSONALIZED SLEEP NEUROSTIMULATION Somnee maps the unique way your brain sleeps, then delivers gentle frequencies to boost your optimal sleep signals. The result: a dynamic, effective, 100% personalized sleep system that evolves with you as your sleep changes over time. BRAIN-BASED TRACKING + SLEEP REPORTS Clinical-grade EEG+ sensors collect precise brainwave data straight from the source, uploading 40x more sleep data than most trackers. Explore reports featuring insights into sleep onset, sleep stages, and more. PHONE-FREE USE, ALL-NIGHT COMFORT Start sessions phone-free with just the click of the headband button. Somnee’s soft, breathable fabric and innovative design molds to you for maximum comfort, no matter how you sleep. MADE BY WORLD-RENOWNED SLEEP NEUROSCIENTISTS Developed over 7 years of R&D by Dr. Matthew Walker (Author of NYT Bestseller, “Why We Sleep”), Dr. Bob T. Knight. Dr. Ram Gurumoorthy, and Dr. Rich Irvy — Somnee leverages cutting edge neuroscience used by top sleep labs for decades, now made available from the comfort of home. Our real-world results are clinically proven and published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Have questions? We’re here to help. Email us at support@somneesleep.com. Terms of Use: www.somneesleep.com/pages/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/ www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Audicin

This audio self-care tool uses scientifically developed soundscapes with binaural beats to regulate your nervous system. It helps reduce stress, improve focus, enhance sleep, and boost productivity by seamlessly integrating into your daily routine.

Highlights
  • Stress and anxiety relief audio
  • Mindfulness and mental clarity enhancement
  • Deep, restorative sleep promotion
  • Focus and productivity boosting tracks
  • Mood improvement audio journeys
  • Expert-developed, evidence-based audio technology
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Imagine a day where stress, anxiety, and tension no longer hold you back—where focus, mindfulness, and clarity come easily, sleep feels truly restorative, and productivity flows effortlessly. That’s the power of Audicin. Audicin is not just another music app; it is a scientifically developed audio treatment self-care tool designed to regulate the autonomic nervous system. With regular use, Audicin is proven to enhance your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, with impacts extending to critical daily needs including productivity and sleep. Our innovative immersive 360-degree soundscapes feature a unique combination of music elements and discrete binaural beats. Unlike methods like yoga, deep breathing, or meditation, Audicin seamlessly integrates into your day without disrupting your routine. Simply put on your headphones, choose an audio treatment tailored for your wellness goal, such as stress relief, better focus, improved sleep, mood boosting, or mindfulness—and let it blend into the background as you work, commute, exercise, or unwind at home. Developed by neuroscience and music psychology experts, evidence-based, and backed by extensive research, Audicin’s audio journeys help reduce stress, improve sleep, support relaxation, sharpen focus, and boost productivity. Powered by patent-pending audio technology, each session guides you toward your desired state of well-being while quietly supporting nervous system regulation. Recent studies indicate significant relaxation, reduced anxiety, and enhanced clarity after just 10 minutes of listening. Benefits and Feature Highlights: • CALM AND STRESS RELIEF Experience calming audio sessions designed to reduce stress and anxiety. • MINDFULNESS SUPPORT Audio journeys crafted to enhance mindfulness and encourage mental clarity. • BETTER SLEEP Specialized audio treatments to promote deep, restorative sleep. • FOCUS AND PRODUCTIVITY BOOST Tracks that help sharpen focus and maintain high productivity throughout the day. • MOOD BOOSTING Uplifting audio journeys to improve mood and motivation. • WELLBEING ON-THE-GO Easily fits into your daily activities, from commuting to exercising or unwinding at home. • EXPERT-DEVELOPED Evidence-based, developed by neuroscience and psychology experts. • PROVEN RESULTS Studies show significant relaxation after just 10 minutes of listening.

Screenshots

Somnee4 screens
Audicin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audicin at 4.9 against Somnee's 3.6. Audicin also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Somnee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Audicin sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Somnee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audicin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Somnee has 71 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Somnee's written reviews are positive against 100% of Audicin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somnee ships an update every 2 months, Audicin every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Somnee versus Audicin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomneeAudicin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStimScienceAudicin Oy

Customer experience

Somnee

All ratings71 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative32.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative31.7%

Audicin

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Somnee

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App malfunctions and prevents use
  • Sleep reports are delayed or unavailable
  • Device asks for reset in the middle of the night but won't restart
  • App stops tracking sleep if woken up and button is pressed
  • Device inaccurately registers sleep patterns (e.g., REM sleep)
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  • App says user is not due for another session after taking device off
  • Headband falls off frequently
  • App is not intuitive and lacks instruction
  • New UI is missing reports
  • Headband is not reliable and asks for reset
  • App is buggy and prevents use (e.g., 'cool down mode')
  • Bad connection with electrodes
  • Device doesn't track sleep stages
  • Customer service is evasive with answers
  • Trial period starts from order date, not activation date
  • Subscription is required for cancellation
  • App is extremely buggy and data is useless
  • App prevents use due to 'cool down mode'

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more sleep tones or meditation sounds
  • Provide a better tutorial on data interpretation
  • Improve headband design for comfort
  • Offer bulk electrode sales
  • Provide warranty on the headband
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  • Add a dark mode to the app
  • Track sleep stages for real-time feedback
  • Easier way to update payment information

Audicin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Somnee

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Audicin

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription6 Months trial$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$359.00

Questions

Is Somnee free?
Somnee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audicin free?
Audicin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Somnee or Audicin?
Audicin is rated higher. Somnee averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Audicin averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Somnee or Audicin have ads?
Audicin shows ads; Somnee does not.
Which is updated more often, Somnee or Audicin?
Somnee ships an update every 2 months, and Audicin every 11 days. Most recently, Somnee was updated on October 27, 2026 and Audicin on October 25, 2026.

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