Comparison

Somnee vs Noosomnia

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

Noosomnia

This app offers science-based sound therapy and guided practices to help users fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling restored. It includes binaural beats, nature soundscapes, and educational content on sleep hygiene.

Highlights
  • Deep sleep sound therapy
  • Guided pre-sleep rituals
  • Sleep 101 learning series
  • Breathwork for relaxation
  • Curated sleep sound libraries
  • Nervous system support
Features
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Unlock deeper, more restorative sleep with Noosomnia — the complete Deep Sleep System designed around your nervous system. Noosomnia pairs science-based sound therapy with nightly tools that help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up restored. Whether you struggle with racing thoughts, light sleep, or restless nights, Noosomnia gives you an integrated solution to calm your mind and guide your body into deeper sleep cycles. What’s Inside the Noosomnia Sleep System: Deep Sleep Sound Therapy Professional-grade binaural beats, 432 Hz, solfeggio frequencies, and nature soundscapes engineered to support deeper sleep stages. Nightly Rituals & Pre-Sleep Tools Short, guided pre-sleep practices that help reduce mental tension and prepare your nervous system for rest. Sleep 101 Learning Series Simple lessons that explain how sleep works — and how to improve it through daily habits, light management, circadian rhythms, and nervous system support. Breathwork for Relaxation Quick-guided breathing sessions designed to reduce internal stress and help you drift into sleep more easily. Curated Sleep Libraries 60-minute sound sessions across: Nature Ambient Color Noise Binaural Beats Solfeggio ASMR Sound Bath Bowls Designed for Deep Sleep All Noosomnia tools work together to help improve: Sleep onset Sleep depth Nightly restfulness Morning clarity The system pairs perfectly with Noosomnia Sleep Earbuds for enhanced frequency delivery — but works with any headphones. Why Noosomnia Works The Noosomnia System is built around supporting the nervous system. When your nervous system settles, your sleep deepens. Our sessions, sounds, and rituals are designed to help create the internal environment for deeper, more restorative rest.

Screenshots

Somnee4 screens
Noosomnia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Somnee at 63% against Noosomnia's 0%. Somnee also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (71 vs 8). Noosomnia's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, update cadence, 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

Somnee holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. 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 0% of Noosomnia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somnee ships an update every 2 months, Noosomnia every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Somnee versus Noosomnia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomneeNoosomnia
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (71 ratings) — better2.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStimScienceNoosomnia

Customer experience

Somnee

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

Noosomnia

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Noosomnia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Somnee

No in-app purchases

None

Noosomnia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Somnee free?
Somnee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noosomnia free?
Noosomnia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Somnee or Noosomnia?
Somnee is rated higher. Somnee averages 3.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Noosomnia averages 2.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Somnee or Noosomnia have ads?
Neither Somnee nor Noosomnia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somnee or Noosomnia?
Somnee ships an update every 2 months, and Noosomnia every 3 months. Most recently, Somnee was updated on October 16, 2026 and Noosomnia on September 29, 2026.

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