# mySleepButton vs Dawn DTx

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dawn DTx at weekly against mySleepButton's every 4 months. Dawn DTx also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 73%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). mySleepButton's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 22) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mySleepButton sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Dawn DTx sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dawn DTx holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mySleepButton has 209 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of mySleepButton's written reviews are positive against 95% of Dawn DTx's.

mySleepButton ships an update every 4 months, Dawn DTx weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mySleepButton | Dawn DTx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysleepbutton/id740251957/reviews) | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-dtx/id1300628961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CogSci Apps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/740251960) | [Mobio Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/988835762) |

## What reviewers say

### mySleepButton

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysleepbutton/id740251957)

This app uses a "cognitive shuffle" technique to help users fall asleep by distracting their minds with imagery. It offers guided meditations and can be used with audio devices for a screen-free experience.

**Highlights:** Cognitive shuffle technique, Guided imagery for sleep, Affective body scan meditation, Configurable meditation pack, Audio playback on external devices, Siri shortcuts

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable iAd | $0.99 | one-time |
| Album d'items simples | $3.99 | one-time |
| 単語パック | $3.99 | one-time |
| 简单事物专辑 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Simple-Things Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Drawing Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Scenes Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Album d'items à dessiner | $5.99 | one-time |
| Simple-Things Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Album d'items simples | $6.99 | one-time |
| Scenes Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Body Scan Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Kids Pack (4+) | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No fuss, just works
- 👍 Effective for insomnia
- 👍 Puts me to sleep quickly
- 👍 Helps shut down racing thoughts
- 👍 Better than sleeping pills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio quality issues (crackling, clicking)
- 🔧 Requires in-app purchases to unlock full functionality
- 🔧 Repetitive content in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS updates
- Purchased content not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- More diverse content and voices
- Randomized word/scene order
- Support for additional languages
- Apple Watch app


### Dawn DTx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-dtx/id1300628961)

This app helps build mental resilience against daily stressors. It offers clinically proven programs to boost stress resilience, improve mood, enhance focus, and establish discipline. Users can measure and visualize their stress levels to find the most impactful content for their needs.

**Highlights:** Build mental resilience, Clinically proven to boost stress resilience, Improve mood and enhance focus, Measure and visualize stress levels, Library of over 1,000 meditations, Personalized content suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $76.99 | per year |
| Nurture & Bloom | $19.99 | one-time |
| Restful Nights | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ray of Hope | $19.99 | one-time |
| Calm Within (ಮನಃಶಾಂತಿ ) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mindful Heart (ಜಾಗೃತ ಹೃದಯ) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mindful Heart (सचेत हृदय ) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Aligned Within (भीतर से संतुलित) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Calm Within (मौन आनंद) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sanación emocional | $19.99 | one-time |
| Innen und Außen | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bewegen, Atmen und Bewegen | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ensemble en Méditation | $19.99 | one-time |
| Veja, Respirar, Sentir | $19.99 | one-time |
| 看、摸、听 | $19.99 | one-time |
| En Movement | $19.99 | one-time |
| Be Well | $19.99 | one-time |
| Atmung funktioniert! | $29.99 | one-time |
| Breathing Works! | $29.99 | one-time |
| La Vie, La Respiration | $29.99 | one-time |
| Respira | $29.99 | one-time |
| Stillness | $29.99 | one-time |
| Planking | $29.99 | one-time |
| Liberación del Estrés | $39.99 | one-time |
| Belonging | $49.99 | one-time |
| Liderazgo en plena consciencia | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $189.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mySleepButton free?

mySleepButton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dawn DTx free?

Dawn DTx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mySleepButton or Dawn DTx?

Dawn DTx is rated higher. mySleepButton averages 4.5 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Dawn DTx averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do mySleepButton or Dawn DTx have ads?

Neither mySleepButton nor Dawn DTx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mySleepButton or Dawn DTx?

mySleepButton ships an update every 4 months, and Dawn DTx weekly. Most recently, mySleepButton was updated on September 28, 2026 and Dawn DTx on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*