Comparison

SleepEngine vs Little Places

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

Head to head
About

SleepEngine

This app uses scientifically developed sound technology to help improve sleep quality. It guides your brain through healthy sleep cycles, aiding in falling asleep faster, staying asleep longer, and waking up refreshed. Designed to retrain natural sleep patterns, it offers personalized sleep programs for a better night's rest.

Highlights
  • Scientific sound technology
  • Guides brain through sleep cycles
  • Helps fall asleep faster
  • Reduces waking times
  • Personalized sleep programs
  • Bluetooth connectivity to SmartPillow
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Scientific sound technology from Cambridge Sleep Sciences for all SleepEngine™ powered products. Welcome to SleepEngine™ – the App which manages all products using the unique, scientifically proven SleepEngine™ technology which helps you to improve your sleep for better health and wellbeing. GETTING THE BEST RESULTS SleepEngine™ works by retraining your brain's natural sleep patterns — so it gets better with consistent use. Most people feel a real difference after using it nightly for around two weeks. Stick with it; the science needs a little time to work. WHAT IS SLEEPENGINE™ TECHNOLOGY? A neuroscientific approach that creates sound waves matching those the adult brain produces during healthy sleep cycles. These Sleepsounds guide your brain through the correct sequence of sleep cycles, so you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and improve the overall quality of your sleep. Whether you have insomnia, work shifts, wake often in the night, or simply want to sleep better - SleepEngine™ can help. HOW IT WORKS The SleepEngine™ App, once connected to your SleepEngine™ powered product, enables you to easily control your chosen Sleep Program, optional Soundscape and set your alarm, if required. When playing the Sleepsounds you'll hear low-frequency tones that guide you into sleep. Regular, repeated use helps retrain your brain to restore natural, healthy sleep patterns — all while you sleep. CHOICE OF SLEEP PROGRAMS & SOUND FEATURES Personalise your sleep experience using a selection of programs, accompanying sounds and sound controls. • Deep Sleep - a recommended 8-hour program with an 18-minute wake-up cycle and alarm • Easy Sleep - choose 2 to 8 hours when you don't have time for Deep Sleep • Fall Asleep - a 2-hour program that guides you into deep sleep • Power Nap - an energising 30, 45 or 60-minute nap Layer in calming Soundscapes - Ocean, Rain, Stream, Wind, Train, and White, Pink or Brown Noise - set your preferred alarm sound and adjust volume and balance for the optimal setup. PROVEN TECHNOLOGY In two independent trials of SleepEngine™ technology, 94% of users saw a positive improvement in their sleep - on average up to 2.5 hours more sleep per night and up to 1.5 fewer wakings. SleepEngine™ has earned strong reviews from media and customers around the world. SleepEngine™ is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.

About

Little Places

Features
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Discover London's best neighbourhood restaurants, cafes, bars, and more.

Screenshots

SleepEngine4 screens
Little Places4 screens

Verdict

The call

SleepEngine and Little Places are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepEngine ships an update every 6 weeks, Little Places every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SleepEngine versus Little Places: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepEngineLittle Places
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCambridge Sleep Sciences LtdLittle Places London LTD

In-app purchases

None

SleepEngine

No in-app purchases

None

Little Places

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SleepEngine free?
SleepEngine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Little Places free?
Little Places is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SleepEngine or Little Places have ads?
Neither SleepEngine nor Little Places shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SleepEngine or Little Places?
SleepEngine ships an update every 6 weeks, and Little Places every 3 months. Most recently, SleepEngine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Little Places on October 24, 2026.

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