Comparison

SleepShift vs Sleep Better

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

Head to head
About

SleepShift

Fall asleep faster and achieve deeper, more restful sleep with guided hypnosis sessions. This app utilizes relaxation techniques and soothing sounds to promote subconscious transformation while you sleep, helping you wake up refreshed and energized.

Highlights
  • Guided sleep hypnosis
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Soothing sleep sounds and music
  • Customizable playlists
  • Sleep timer
  • Morning alarm
  • Multiple programs per session
Features
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Fall asleep faster and sleep deeper with guided hypnosis designed for your subconscious mind. SleepShift combines sleep hypnosis, relaxation techniques, and soothing sounds to help you get the deep, restful sleep you deserve. All from certified clinical hypnotherapist Joel Thielke. DOWNLOAD FREE - INCLUDES DEEP SLEEP PROGRAM Your free download includes a complete Deep Sleep hypnosis session. Try it tonight and experience the difference. UNLOCK ALL 18 PROGRAMS FOR JUST $22.99 Get instant access to our complete library of sleep and self-improvement programs: - Youthful Sleep & Deep Relaxation - Anxiety and Stress Relief - Peace & Meditation - Inner Strength - Manifest Dreams into Reality - Get Out of Your Way - Stay Healthy - Sleep Sounds: Gentle River, Thunderstorm, Rain on Car Window - Sleep Music: Serenity Sleep - And more Or purchase individual programs and sound tracks starting at just $0.99 each. POWERFUL FEATURES Edit Your Playlist - Customize each session with your favorite programs Multiple Programs - Play several programs in one session Sleep Timer - Drift off naturally, app stops automatically Morning Alarm - Wake refreshed at your chosen time Premium Sounds - Add relaxing sleep sounds and music tracks HOW IT WORKS The Sleep Learning System uses guided meditation and hypnosis specifically designed to work with your subconscious during REM sleep. The sleep induction gently guides you into deep sleep while the carefully crafted suggestions create lasting positive change. Wake up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready for your day. Perfect for insomnia, stress relief, anxiety, relaxation, and developing healthier sleep habits.

About

Sleep Better

Features
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Sleepy is designed to help in every part of your life. It helps you sleep, concentrate, relax and feel good. Sleep Tracker Sleepy tracks your sleep whenever you want. It can identify how good you've slept each time and provide a good feedback for your wellbeing. Expressions And Inspirations Immerse yourself with the flow of countless inspirations while you are listening to your favorite melodies. To deepen the experience, we have added the ability to express your feelings in the session as well. The feature also intelligently detects when you finish your writings. Write, Read, Listen, Meditate.. These melodies are all carefully prepared and high fidelity. Which makes the experience even more immersive. High Fidelity Premium Audio Sleep peacefully, soundly, reduce your overall anxiety with your own dreamy soundscapes, narrated stories and heavenly meditations. High Fidelity Sleep Sounds & Music Tracks: Nature sounds ASMR sounds White noises Water sounds Meditation musics Brainwaves Solfeggio frequencies Binaural beats Healing music 3D sounds Soothing Meditations: Sleep Positivity Self-Love Sleep Stories: Historical Stories Fantastic Stories Also featuring: Timers: Stop the audio after a set amount of time. Favorites: Add your favorite melodies to customize your experience Playlist: Pick your content on the moment and create your own playlist Fadeouts: Make the audio slowly disappear when your timer nears it’s end. and many more…! Subscription service is needed to unlock features in the app. These features include: 1. Unlimited relaxation, meditations, sleep stories 2. Beautiful soundscapes 3. Timers and Fadeouts Payment models for Melodify Subscription • Sleepy Monthly • Sleepy Yearly Terms of Use: https://hiappsco.wordpress.com/2022/08/03/calming-melodies-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://hiappsco.wordpress.com/2022/08/03/calming-melodies-privacy-policy/ • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

Screenshots

SleepShift4 screens
Sleep Better4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sleep Better at every 3 weeks against SleepShift's every 68 months. Sleep Better also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. SleepShift sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Sleep Better sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepShift ships an update every 68 months, Sleep Better every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SleepShift versus Sleep Better: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepShiftSleep Better
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 68 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB511 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHypnosis and Meditation for Success, LLCKaan Yildiz

In-app purchases

11 purchases

SleepShift

One-time11
  • Calm Nights Sleep MusicFree
  • Deep Relaxation Sleep$4.99
  • Dreamscape Sleep Music$4.99
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  • Emotional Healing$4.99
  • Get Out Of Your Way$4.99
  • No More Anxiety$4.99
  • Peace & Meditation$4.99
  • Serenity Sleep Music$4.99
  • Youthful Sleep$4.99
  • Dreams To Reality$4.99
  • Unlock All Sale$16.99
2 purchases

Sleep Better

Subscriptions2
  • Innerhour Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Innerhour Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is SleepShift free?
SleepShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sleep Better free?
Sleep Better is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SleepShift or Sleep Better have ads?
Neither SleepShift nor Sleep Better shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SleepShift or Sleep Better?
SleepShift ships an update every 68 months, and Sleep Better every 3 weeks. Most recently, SleepShift was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sleep Better on October 26, 2026.

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