Comparison

Somnee vs Neurable

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

Neurable

Gain real-time insights into your brain's performance to optimize cognitive health. Enhance focus, clarity, mental resilience, and track brain age with personalized data and actionable advice.

Highlights
  • Real-time focus tracking
  • Cognitive Snapshot
  • Mental Recovery score
  • Focus Sessions
  • Cognitive Speed monitoring
  • Cognitive Strain monitoring
  • Brain Age tracking
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Built to be paired with our MW75 Neuro LT smart headphones, the Neurable App gives you real-time insights into your brain’s performance, helping optimize your cognitive health over time. Learn how to enhance focus, think more clearly, strengthen mental resilience, and lower brain age, one data point at a time. Neurable App Features: **Optimize Your Day** Start your day with a Cognitive Snapshot. Check your Mental Recovery score to see how well-rested and ready you are to take on the day. **Level Up Your Focus + Lift Brain Fog** Improve your concentration habits with Focus Sessions and Neurable’s Rocket Game. Quantify your Cognitive Speed, shedding light on when you’re experiencing cloudy thinking. **Build Mental Endurance + Banish Burnout** Push your cognitive limits and strengthen mental stamina. Prevent burnout before it starts by monitoring your Cognitive Strain and taking personalized Brain Breaks. **Future-Proof Your Cognitive Health** Monitor your Brain Age with weekly reports. Discover small habits to increase your brain’s flexibility and resilience over time. **Personalized Data, Personalized Insights** Understand your own brain and maximize your potential with Cognitive Coach. Real insights about your cognitive state and how to optimize, every day. What Neurable users are saying: “Apple's AirPods Pro 3 aren't the only headphones that integrate health-tracking features into audio devices. But while Apple focuses on calories, steps, and heart rate, Neurable's second-generation MW75 Neuro LT headphones track your focus, mental recovery, and cognitive strain.” – ZDNet "The MW75 Neuro LT does not try to control your brain. It gives you a dashboard for it. You get a realistic view of when to push, when to pause, and how to structure your day so work feels less like a grind and more like a plan. At $499, it is a premium buy, but it is not just another pair of pretty headphones. It is a practical way to make attention visible and then make better choices as a result." – Gear Diary "Imagine a morning ritual involving a "two-minute cognitive snapshot" to understand your brain's readiness for the day ahead – I mean, yes please! I do want to know how set up for the day my most valuable asset is (it's my mind, no matter what anyone says) and get a handle on what Neurable calls my "cognitive energy budget" for the day, if you will." – TechRadar "And this lighter, more affordable model could be the device that finally brings BCI out of the lab and into the mainstream.” – Wearable “The Neurable brain data is much more accurate and believable than other wearables I've used. When I saw my Mental Recovery score, it felt pretty close to my actual quality of sleep.” – Neurable MW75 Neuro user Privacy Policy: https://www.neurable.com/app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.neurable.com/app/tos Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy: https://www.neurable.com/app/health-privacy

Screenshots

Somnee4 screens
Neurable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Neurable at 4.9 against Somnee's 3.7. Neurable also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (83% vs 64%). Somnee's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neurable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Somnee's written reviews are positive against 83% of Neurable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somnee ships an update every 2 months, Neurable every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Somnee versus Neurable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomneeNeurable
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (71 ratings)4.9 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7190 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB156 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStimScienceNeurable

Customer experience

Somnee

All ratings71 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative32.4%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative30.5%

Neurable

All ratings90 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

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

Neurable

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Somnee

No in-app purchases

None

Neurable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Somnee free?
Somnee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neurable free?
Neurable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Somnee or Neurable?
Neurable is rated higher. Somnee averages 3.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Neurable averages 4.9 from 90 ratings.
Do Somnee or Neurable have ads?
Neither Somnee nor Neurable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somnee or Neurable?
Somnee ships an update every 2 months, and Neurable every 3 weeks. Most recently, Somnee was updated on October 7, 2026 and Neurable on October 7, 2026.

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