Comparison

SleepShift vs Deep Sleep Hypnosis

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

Deep Sleep Hypnosis

Features
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Can't quiet your racing mind at bedtime? Tossing and turning with insomnia? Deep Sleep Hypnosis combines guided sleep hypnosis, Yoga Nidra, binaural beats and a multi-layer soundscape studio to ease you from a busy day into slow, restful sleep. 58 GUIDED SESSIONS, EACH WITH ITS OWN ARTWORK • Sleep Stories: six slow, soothing stories (a lantern boat, a snowy cabin, a night train, a moonlit garden, a lighthouse keeper, a library at night) • Deep Sleep Hypnosis: a full guided hypnosis session to carry you into sleep • NSDR & Yoga Nidra: non-sleep deep rest and body-scan rest, from a 4-minute rest to 11 minutes • Body Scan: release tension from head to toe before sleep • Sleep Induction: drift off more easily • Back to Sleep: short sessions for 3 a.m. waking, including counting breaths and after a bad dream • Self-Hypnosis Course: five daytime lessons you can use on your own • Quieting Racing Thoughts, Worry About Tomorrow & Bedtime Anxiety • Deep Somatic Relaxation, Confidence & Self-Worth, Morning Calm BINAURAL BEATS & SOOTHING FREQUENCIES • Delta (2 Hz) and theta (5.5 Hz) beats • Solfeggio 528 Hz & 432 Hz tones • Pink noise to mask household sounds AMBIENT SOUNDSCAPE STUDIO Layer rain, fireplace, ocean waves, night forest and singing bowls, each with its own volume. PERSONALIZED 14-NIGHT SLEEP PLAN Answer three quick questions and get a 14-night order of sessions built around what keeps you awake. AMBIENT MUSIC LIBRARY 95 ambient sleep tracks in one non-stop playlist with a sleep timer. SLEEP JOURNAL & 4-7-8 BREATHING Log your evening mindset and morning sleep quality; slow down with a guided 4-7-8 breathing coach. DESIGNED FOR BEDTIME • Voice and ambience mixer • Sleep timer with a gentle fade-out • Background playback and lock-screen controls • Dark interface, offline downloads PREMIUM Unlock every guided session, all frequencies, the full music library and offline downloads, ad-free. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://arifinazis.github.io/json/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://arifinazis.github.io/json/terms.html Deep Sleep Hypnosis is intended for relaxation, sleep hygiene and comfort. It is not medical advice or treatment for clinical sleep disorders.

Screenshots

SleepShift4 screens
Deep Sleep Hypnosis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deep Sleep Hypnosis at weekly against SleepShift's every 68 months. Deep Sleep Hypnosis 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Deep Sleep Hypnosis sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepShift ships an update every 68 months, Deep Sleep Hypnosis weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SleepShift versus Deep Sleep Hypnosis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepShiftDeep Sleep Hypnosis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (206 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings206 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 68 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHypnosis and Meditation for Success, LLCArifin Azis Nur Hidayat

Bugs and requests

SleepShift

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Loud crashing sounds
  • Erratic volume changes
  • Volume increases dramatically after a section
  • Cannot get it to play
  • App doesn't play after download
Show 1 more
  • Paid for one program, got a different one

Requested features

2 requests
  • Fix wonky sound levels
  • Adjust talking speed to be slower

Deep Sleep Hypnosis

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SleepShift

One-time10
  • Calm Nights Sleep MusicFree
  • Deep Relaxation Sleep$4.99
  • Dreamscape Sleep Music$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
  • Unlock All Sale$34.99
3 purchases

Deep Sleep Hypnosis

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads$4.991 Month
  • Remove Ads$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$49.99

Questions

Is SleepShift free?
SleepShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deep Sleep Hypnosis free?
Deep Sleep Hypnosis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SleepShift or Deep Sleep Hypnosis have ads?
Neither SleepShift nor Deep Sleep Hypnosis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SleepShift or Deep Sleep Hypnosis?
SleepShift ships an update every 68 months, and Deep Sleep Hypnosis weekly. Most recently, SleepShift was updated on November 11, 2026 and Deep Sleep Hypnosis on November 14, 2026.

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