Comparison

Sleep Only vs SleepOwl

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

Head to head
About

Sleep Only

Features
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Sleep Only turns your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary. White noise, fan sounds, rain, and ocean waves, composed in real time to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up more rested. Built by Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc. (ASTI), the team behind LectroFan(TM) and Sound+Sleep, Sleep Only holds the SleepMark(TM) designation for meeting National Sleep Foundation guidelines on product design, evaluation, and documentation. An independent study by SleepScore Labs found that Sleep Only helps users sleep, relax, and unwind better. Choose from a curated library of sleep-promoting sounds: white, pink, brown, and green noise, fan sounds, nature and water compositions, lullabies, and 40 Hz therapy beats. The catalog draws from ASTI's acclaimed LectroFan and Sound+Sleep collections, plus sounds built specifically for Sleep Only. WHY SLEEP ONLY IS DIFFERENT Adaptive Sound Technology (Premium): Sleep Only is the only sleep sound app that automatically adjusts volume and sound content based on the noise in your room. On mobile, the adaptive feature now covers the entire catalog, up from a limited set previously available only on ASTI's Sound+Sleep hardware. Non-looping audio: Most sound machines and apps repeat the same loop all night. Every category in Sleep Only, except lullabies and 40 Hz therapy beats, plays without repeating. Expertly mastered sound: Our audio team built each composition to promote relaxation and sleep, tested and refined for quality most sound apps skip. A calm, focused interface: No busy dashboards or gamified streaks, just the sounds you need to fall asleep. FEATURES - Non-looping, high-fidelity sound compositions generated in real time on your phone or tablet - Patented Adaptive Sound Technology that reads your room and adjusts automatically (Premium) - A simple, distraction-free sound catalog with a customizable favorites list - A shut-off timer you can set to the exact hour and minute, up to 23 hours and 59 minutes - 11 language options: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, Italian, Polish, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese - Bluetooth support for your speaker of choice - No internet connection required after the first download SUBSCRIPTIONS Standard - Over 35 non-looping, high-fidelity sounds across Noises and Fans - Shut-off timer Premium - Over 120 high-fidelity sounds across six categories: Noises, Fans, Nature, Water, Lullabies, and Other - Shut-off timer - Patented Adaptive Sound Technology, with control over minimum and maximum volume, ramp rates, and microphone sensitivity Terms of Service: https://www.soundofsleep.com/app-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.soundofsleep.com/app-policy

About

SleepOwl

Features
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SleepOwl turns your nightly sleep into something you actually care about. Track your sleep automatically, learn what makes your nights better, and grow a dream spirit that thrives every time you rest well. โ€” WHAT YOU GET โ€” Auto sleep tracking Pair with Apple Health and SleepOwl scores your night while you rest. No manual logging required. Detailed nightly insights See trends in REM, deep, and light sleep across days and weeks. Spot what's working and what isn't. Your own dream spirit A little companion that grows, levels up, and unlocks new looks the more consistently you sleep. Calm, never noisy. Calming sounds & meditations Drift off to rain, forest, and ocean soundscapes. Wind down with guided sleep meditations. Bedtime routines that stick Build a simple wind-down checklist and get gentle reminders. Small habits, big nights. Home screen widgets See your sleep score, streak, and your spirit's mood without opening the app. Privacy first Sleep data stays on your device or in your private account. We never sell your information. โ€” SLEEPOWL PRO โ€” Unlock the full library: โ€ข Every sound, scene & spirit colour โ€ข Deep insights and full history โ€ข Premium meditations and sleep stories Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Settings โ†’ Subscriptions. โ€” TERMS & PRIVACY โ€” Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://sleepowlapp.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Sleep Only4 screens
SleepOwl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SleepOwl at none against Sleep Only's shown. SleepOwl also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Sleep Only's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Sleep Only sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SleepOwl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sleep Only ships an update every 6 weeks, SleepOwl weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Sleep Only versus SleepOwl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleep OnlySleepOwl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size95 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdaptive Sound Technologies Inc.Eilef Fiska

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sleep Only

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
3 purchases

SleepOwl

Subscriptions3
  • SleepOwl Pro โ€” Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Discount Yearly Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • SleepOwl Pro โ€” Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sleep Only free?
Sleep Only is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SleepOwl free?
SleepOwl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sleep Only or SleepOwl have ads?
Sleep Only shows ads; SleepOwl does not.
Which is updated more often, Sleep Only or SleepOwl?
Sleep Only ships an update every 6 weeks, and SleepOwl weekly. Most recently, Sleep Only was updated on October 24, 2026 and SleepOwl on October 25, 2026.

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