# mySleepButton vs DreamFlow

The clearest difference is rating: DreamFlow at 5.0 against mySleepButton's 4.5. DreamFlow also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). mySleepButton's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). 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 DreamFlow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DreamFlow 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

mySleepButton ships an update every 4 months, DreamFlow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mySleepButton | DreamFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysleepbutton/id740251957/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamflow/id6740728994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 161 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CogSci Apps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/740251960) | [Leonardo Carnevale](https://appshunter.io/developer/444062494) |

## 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


### DreamFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamflow/id6740728994)

This app uses Cognitive Shuffling to calm your mind and ease you into restful sleep. It offers personalized voices, background sounds, and multi-language support to reduce stress and anxiety.

**Highlights:** Cognitive Shuffling technique, Personalized voices in 7 languages, 6 calming background sounds, Siri integration for easy start, Stress and anxiety reduction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (1 Year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mySleepButton free?

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

### Is DreamFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mySleepButton or DreamFlow?

DreamFlow is rated higher. mySleepButton averages 4.5 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while DreamFlow averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do mySleepButton or DreamFlow have ads?

Neither mySleepButton nor DreamFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mySleepButton or DreamFlow?

mySleepButton ships an update every 4 months, and DreamFlow every 6 weeks. Most recently, mySleepButton was updated on August 5, 2026 and DreamFlow on June 4, 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.*