Comparison

mySleepButton vs EmpaThera AI

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
Features
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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

EmpaThera AI

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EmpaThera is a Voice-guided, AI-powered therapeutic companion designed to meet you right where you are — emotionally, mentally, and energetically. Whether you're moving through stress, grief, anxiety, burnout, or simply need a moment of presence in a busy world, EmpaThera offers calming, conversational support in real time. Speak Freely. Feel Fully. Heal Gently. Tap the glowing blue orb and safely speak from the heart. EmpaThera listens deeply — transcribing your voice, interpreting your emotional tone, and offering soothing, compassionate responses that reflect your inner world. No judgment. No pressure. Just presence and guidance in the comfort of any space of your choosing. Why Users Love EmpaThera Emotionally Attuned AI EmpaThera is built with advanced emotional intelligence, trained on therapeutic language frameworks like CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. It's not a chatbot — it's a mindful companion that listens with care and responds with heart. Real-Time Voice Support Experience a supportive, compassionate conversation — You speak, EmpaThera responds in a natural calming voice. Choose Luma for a gentle feminine tone or Melo for a warm masculine presence. Private by Design Your voice data is never stored. Each session is processed securely and deleted after completion. No tracking. No logs. Personalized and Adaptive EmpaThera evolves with your emotional patterns. Whether you're navigating a tough moment, reflecting on your day or unpacking deep-seated trauma, EmpaThera adapts its tone and guidance to meet you where you are. No Scripts. Pure Soul. Forget canned advice. This is not a chatbot. Every conversation feels organic, spacious, and emotionally resonant — like talking to someone who truly gets it. Use EmpaThera To: Decompress after a stressful day Work through anxiety or overthinking Reflect on grief or loss Build emotional resilience Practice self-compassion Feel less alone Built for Stillness. Designed for Growth. EmpaThera is your sanctuary in a fast-moving world. It's not about fixing you — it's about being with you. The magic lies in the space between your words and its response. A space to breathe, to release the weight, to reconnect with self. Try it now no commitment required. Just open your mind, your heart, and your voice. Subscription Plans: Starter – 60 Minutes/month Pro – 240 Minutes/month Ultimate – 1440 Minutes/month Compassionate, Empathetic, Knowledgable and Always Present. EmpaThera is designed for all walks of life, backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Whether you need a single mindful moment or ongoing emotional companionship — EmpaThera is here. Calm. Present. Ready to listen and illuminate. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

mySleepButton2 screens
EmpaThera AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: mySleepButton at 15.6 against EmpaThera AI's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and EmpaThera AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
mySleepButton versus EmpaThera AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermySleepButtonEmpaThera AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (210 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings210 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCogSci Apps Corp.Bodhi Miller

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

EmpaThera AI

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
3 purchases

EmpaThera AI

Subscriptions3
  • EmpaThera AI$9.001 Month
  • EmpaThera AI$19.001 Month
  • EmpaThera AI$69.001 Month

Questions

Is mySleepButton free?
mySleepButton is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EmpaThera AI free?
EmpaThera AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mySleepButton or EmpaThera AI have ads?
Neither mySleepButton nor EmpaThera AI shows ads.

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