Comparison

Rest Easy vs Sleep Timer

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

Head to head
About

Rest Easy

Features
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Rest Easy helps you fall asleep faster and sleep better with a curated collection of soothing sounds. Mix and layer multiple sounds to create your perfect sleep environment. SOUND MIXER β€’ Layer up to 4 sounds simultaneously β€’ Adjust individual volume for each sound β€’ Create the perfect blend of nature, noise, and ambient sounds BUILT-IN SOUNDS β€’ Rain, Ocean Waves, Forest, Thunderstorm β€’ Fireplace Crackle β€’ White Noise, Pink Noise, Brown Noise SLEEP TIMER β€’ Set a countdown timer to stop playback automatically β€’ Gentle volume fade-out over the final 30 seconds β€’ Fall asleep without worrying about battery drain SAVE YOUR MIXES β€’ Save favorite sound combinations as presets β€’ Quickly recall your preferred sleep soundscapes β€’ Home screen widget for one-tap playback DESIGNED FOR SLEEP β€’ Calming dark theme optimized for nighttime use β€’ Background audio playback β€” works with screen locked β€’ No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking β€’ All data stays on your device Rest Easy uses zero third-party code. Built entirely with Apple frameworks for maximum privacy and performance.

About

Sleep Timer

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Sleep Timer is a transparent, science-based app designed for comfortable sleep and gentle waking. Built for people who need a clean and reliable sleep tool: - Free app - No subscriptions - No ads - No account registration - No data collection - Works entirely offline SLEEP TIMER & FALLING ASLEEP Smooth audio fade-out, smart screen dimming, and haptic feedback help you fall asleep quickly and naturally: - Precise fade-out duration (audio gradually fades to zero without jolting you awake). - Haptic pattern support (e.g., an "Inhale/Exhale" rhythm to help slow your heart rate). - Automatic playback stop to save battery life. GENTLE WAKE-UP (ALARM) Forget harsh and startling alarms. Sleep Timer wakes you up as comfortably as possible: - First β€” a gradually increasing vibration (from rare pulses to frequent ones). - Then β€” your chosen ambient sound, with volume rising from 0% to 100% over a custom duration. - Works independently of the sleep timer (you can set both night and morning modes simultaneously). MASSIVE LIBRARY & MIXES Create your perfect acoustic environment. Combine up to 3 sounds into your ideal mix with individual volume controls: - Classic noises (white, brown, radio static). - Nature sounds (rain on a tent, ocean waves, forest, melting snow, night crickets). - Cozy home textures (fireplace, fan, cat purring, brewing coffee). - City and travel (train rhythm, night city noise, airplane cabin). FULL-SCREEN BACKGROUNDS & COLOR THERAPY Your phone turns into a window overlooking the rain or the night sky: - Full-screen live backgrounds that won't blind you in the dark (Dunes, Night Sea, Starry Sky). - Warm color filters to block blue light. - Customizable smooth screen dimming synchronized with the audio fade-out. SCENARIOS & SCIENTIFIC APPROACH - Save your favorite timer and sound combinations for a quick start. - Use built-in, research-based presets (e.g., "Resonance Breathing" to lower heart rate variability, or a 25-minute "Power Nap" to avoid sleep inertia). PRIVACY BY DESIGN All your settings, mixes, and scenarios are stored exclusively locally on your device. Sleep Timer does not send audio data to a server, has no built-in trackers, and does not share information with third parties. IMPORTANT Sleep Timer is a tool for relaxation and acoustic environment control. The app is not a medical device. If you suffer from chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, or other serious sleep disorders, please consult a doctor.

Screenshots

Rest Easy4 screens
Sleep Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rest Easy and Sleep Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rest Easy versus Sleep Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRest EasySleep Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew StricklandXeniya Bykhova

In-app purchases

None

Rest Easy

No in-app purchases

None

Sleep Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rest Easy free?
Rest Easy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sleep Timer free?
Sleep Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rest Easy or Sleep Timer have ads?
Neither Rest Easy nor Sleep Timer shows ads.

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