Comparison

MindRest vs Sleep Effect

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

Head to head
About

MindRest

Features
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MindRest – Your Personal Sound Sanctuary Unwind, focus, or drift into deep sleep with MindRest, the ultimate ambient sound mixer. Choose from a wide range of soothing sounds, mix them to create your perfect atmosphere, and play your personalized scenes for a set duration. Key Features: • Custom Sound Mixing: Combine multiple sounds to create unique relaxing experiences. • Save Your Scenes: Save your favorite mixes and revisit them anytime. • Timed Playback: Set a timer for meditation, focus sessions, or sleep. • Relax Anywhere: Create the perfect ambient environment wherever you are. Whether you want to concentrate, meditate, or simply relax, MindRest gives you full control over your sound environment. Transform your space into a personal sanctuary with just a few taps. MindRest Pro helps you focus and relax with curated ambient sounds. Monthly Subscription – $1.99 / month Yearly Subscription – $19.99 / year Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sleep Effect

Features
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SLEEP EFFECT: YOUR ARCHITECT OF CALM. Stop fighting the silence. Whether you’re battling a racing mind, a noisy neighborhood, or the hum of tinnitus, Sleep Effect empowers you to build a personalized audio sanctuary. Using a state-of-the-art layering engine, we don't just play sounds—we help you conduct your environment. WHY SLEEP EFFECT? Unlike standard sound machines that play repetitive loops, Sleep Effect uses an organic replay engine. By introducing natural delays between sounds, we eliminate "loop fatigue," creating an unpredictable, immersive atmosphere that feels like the real world. THE CORE FEATURES: 1. AN INFINITE LIBRARY OF HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO Curated by sound enthusiasts, our library is immersive and categorized for effortless discovery: * WATER & RAIN: Thunderstorms, mountain streams, and the ocean pulse. * THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Rustling leaves, meadow breezes, and forest nights. * WILDERNESS ECHOES: Haunting loon calls, distant gulls, and midnight owls. * COZY ELEMENTS: Crackling log fires and wind-swept cabins. * AIR & SPACE: Mountain gusts and soft drones to clear mental clutter. 2. THE CUSTOM MIX ARCHITECT Don’t just listen—create. Layer unlimited sounds simultaneously with precision control: * INDIVIDUAL VOLUME SLIDERS: Make the rain heavy, but the distant thunder faint. * NAMED FAVORITES: Save your "Rainy Cabin" mix with custom emojis for one-tap relaxation. 3. PRECISION CONTROLS & SLEEP TIMER * GENTLE FADE-OUT: Set your timer and drift off as the audio gracefully fades to silence. * MASTER PLAYER: A polished, tactile interface to pause or stop all sounds instantly. 4. ORGANIC REPLAY DELAYS Our "Natural Replay" feature allows you to add manual delays between tracks. This ensures your environment stays fresh and organic, preventing your brain from spotting a loop. DESIGNED FOR YOUR BEDSIDE: * OBSIDIAN DARK MODE: Designed to reduce eye strain and keep your room dark. * LOCK SCREEN CONTROL: Full artwork and media controls without unlocking your phone. * BACKGROUND PLAY: Keep your soundscape running while using other apps. PERFECT FOR: * DEEP SLEEP: Mask tinnitus and silence racing thoughts. * PARENTS: Create a consistent, soothing environment for babies. * DEEP WORK: Block out office distractions and reach a flow state. * MEDITATION: Ground your practice with high-fidelity nature. Transform your space. Find your frequency. Download Sleep Effect today.

Screenshots

MindRest4 screens
Sleep Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sleep Effect at none against MindRest's 2. Sleep Effect also leads on ads (none vs shown). MindRest's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. MindRest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sleep Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MindRest ships an update every 9 days, Sleep Effect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MindRest versus Sleep Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindRestSleep Effect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB324 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAMIAN MIKOLAJCZAKAhmed Nabulsi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindRest

Subscriptions2
  • MindRest Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • MindRest Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
None

Sleep Effect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MindRest free?
MindRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sleep Effect free?
Sleep Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MindRest or Sleep Effect have ads?
MindRest shows ads; Sleep Effect does not.
Which is updated more often, MindRest or Sleep Effect?
MindRest ships an update every 9 days, and Sleep Effect fortnightly. Most recently, MindRest was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sleep Effect on October 31, 2026.

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