Comparison

mySleepButton vs Movement Genius

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

Head to head
About

mySleepButton

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
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mySleepButton® is a CogSci Apps® invention. Its purpose is to help you fall asleep with the "cognitive shuffle", as featured in the The New York Times, The Guardian, Forbes Magazine, Canadian Government’s Institute of Health Research, The BC Medical Journal online, Popular Science Magazine, Forbes Magazine ("disrupt all patterns and rest in blissful chaos"), LifeHacker ("surprisingly effective"), etc. It’s so easy: Just lie in bed, touch the “Put Me to Sleep” button, imagine the various descriptions it reads to you, and let yourself fall asleep… pleasantly. That is the Cognitive Shuffle! O, The Oprah magazine, calls mySleepButton “An easy little game to trick yourself to sleep.” The Guardian wrote: "My top recommendation remains the visualisation method known as the “cognitive shuffle”: download the MySleepButton app". Quartz says mySleepButton is “a drug-free sleep trick for your restless mind”. International Business Times of London says “mySleepButton App Hijacks Thoughts to Help Sleep”. Into mindfulness meditation? mySleepButton also contains a configurable "affective body scan" meditation pack. It taps into the brain's body maps. Still awake after the meditation? Instantly proceed to guided shuffled imagery. You can try mySleepButton for FREE! There's no subscription fee. Buy the pack(s) that you like, and shuffle your thoughts to sleep. The goal of mySleepButton is to keep your mind off your concerns while putting it in an imagery rich state conducive to sleep. mySleepButton can also be triggered with Air Pods and played on Apple's Home Pod (or other devices) if you don't want an iPhone or iPad in your bed room. It even has Siri shortcuts. So, why not enjoy a dreamy transition to sleep? “Shuffle Your Thoughts to Sleep” with mySleepButton.

About

Movement Genius

This app offers over 300 therapist-designed sessions for stress relief, mood boosting, and emotional wellness. It provides practical tools like mindfulness and breathwork to help manage anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, supplementing therapy and self-care routines.

Highlights
  • 300+ therapist-designed sessions
  • Stress management techniques
  • Mindfulness and breathwork coaching
  • Emotional wellness tools
  • Support for anxiety and depression
  • Self-care habit development
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Struggling to feel happy, healthy, and in control of your life? Movement Genius is your go-to resource for managing stress, boosting your mood, and improving overall well-being. Designed by therapists and movement experts, our app offers over 300 sessions that teach you how to manage stress, cultivate emotional wellness, and develop lasting self-care habits. FIGHTING AN INTERNAL BATTLE? Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, overwhelm, or just need better self-care tips to support your everyday life, Movement Genius provides practical tools like brain techniques, mindfulness practices, and breathwork coaching. Perfect for anyone aged 20-45, Movement Genius helps supplement your 1:1 Talk Therapy or CBT sessions, offering solutions when you need them most. EASY TO ACCESS TOOLS Discover a wide range of topics, including stress management, positive thinking, relaxation, sleep improvement, and mental health. Our inclusive, accessible platform gives you the tools you need to take agency over your mind and body, avoiding burnout and finding balance. AN EMOTIONAL WELLNESS PARTNER IN YOUR POCKET Join a community that understands the importance of community care, and explore therapist-led workshops designed to help you reconnect with yourself. Whether it's improving focus, navigating anxiety, or simply needing a quick mood boost, Movement Genius is your partner in emotional wellness. Download Movement Genius today and start your journey to a happier, healthier you with proven techniques for stress relief, affirmations, mindfulness, and more! Join with a membership on MovementGenius.com KEY FEATURES in APP: - 300+ therapist-designed sessions for stress relief and emotional wellness - Tools to supplement Talk Therapy, CBT, Fitness Regimen, and more - Inclusive and accessible for folks with chronic pain, wheelchair users, and neurodivergent brains - Topics covering anxiety, depression, focus, and positive thinking WORKSHOPS + FREE WORKSHEETS FOR: - Sexual Health and Identity - Financial Health - Overcoming Burnout - Perfectionism - Climate Anxiety & Environmental Stressors SUPPORT FOR: - sleep - overwhelm - improving routines - building resilience - mental health PROGRAMS FOR: - mindfulness - meditation - breathwork - pain management Feel your best, one session at a time. Join with a membership on MovementGenius.com LGBTQIA-Owned & Certified Women-Owned Business END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

mySleepButton2 screens
Movement Genius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Movement Genius at none against mySleepButton's 14. Movement Genius also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). mySleepButton's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads 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. mySleepButton sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Movement Genius asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Movement Genius holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mySleepButton has 209 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mySleepButton ships an update every 4 months, Movement Genius every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
mySleepButton versus Movement Genius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermySleepButtonMovement Genius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (209 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings209 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogSci Apps Corp.Movement Genius Inc

Customer experience

mySleepButton

All ratings206 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative20.9%

Movement Genius

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

mySleepButton

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Purchased content not restoring properly

Requested features

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

Movement Genius

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

mySleepButton

One-time13
  • Disable iAd$0.99
  • Album d'items simples$3.99
  • 単語パック$3.99
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  • 简单事物专辑$4.99
  • Simple-Things Pack$5.99
  • Drawing Pack2 variants$5.99
  • Scenes Pack$5.99
  • Album d'items à dessiner$5.99
  • Simple-Things Pack$6.99
  • Album d'items simples$6.99
  • Scenes Pack$8.99
  • Body Scan Pack$8.99
  • Kids Pack (4+)$8.99
None

Movement Genius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mySleepButton free?
mySleepButton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Movement Genius free?
Movement Genius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, mySleepButton or Movement Genius?
Movement Genius is rated higher. mySleepButton averages 4.5 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Movement Genius averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do mySleepButton or Movement Genius have ads?
Neither mySleepButton nor Movement Genius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mySleepButton or Movement Genius?
mySleepButton ships an update every 4 months, and Movement Genius every 3 weeks. Most recently, mySleepButton was updated on August 5, 2026 and Movement Genius on June 5, 2026.

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