Best Sleep Music Apps

 Best Sleep Music Apps

 

If you’re in  find of a better night's sleep, you're not alone. Around 70 million people suffer from sleep disorders in the U.S.1 Whether you're one of those people or just looking to  obtain higher quality sleep, a sleep music app might be the answer. These apps for smart devices (either your phone or tablet) are loaded with snooze-inducing audio tracks that help ease the mind and relax the body.

After selecting a track and setting a timer, sleep music app users can put their head on the pillow and listen to soothing sleep music and sounds. The app will automatically stop playing when the timer expires.

The best sleep music apps are easy to navigate and have plenty of audio options, since everyone’s taste in tracks may differ. These apps are usually available on both iOS and Android devices, and many include a free  kind to try out. Keep reading for our reviews of the best sleep music apps available.

BEST PREMIUM

1)Calm

Calm is one of the most  famous sleep music apps, and its impressively diverse library of relaxation and sleep-inducing tracks is largely responsible for that. This app offers a free version, but to really take  magnification of what Calm offers, you’ll be better off springing for the paid version, which costs $69.99 for one year or $399.99 for lifetime access.

With Calm’s premium version, you’ll unlock access to audio tracks like a melodic remix of Sam Smith’s “How Do You Sleep?” or a specially mixed sleep song version of “I Am Home” from Keith Urban. While the catalog of tracks you’ll recognize from recent radio hits is somewhat limited, it’s an indicator of the fresh, modern nature of the sleep music you’ll  search on the app.

2)Headspace

Sleep music apps are designed to reduce stress, slow your body and brain, and  convince a peaceful state. Head space is a feature-rich app designed in a simple way that makes it quick and easy to access its library of sleep-specific audio tools.

The Sleep icon at the bottom of the app is easy to identify and leads to a library of options that include Sleep Music, Soundscapes, Sleep Radio, and more. It’s worth noting that nearly everything in Headspace’s Sleep Library requires a premium subscription. Headspace costs $69.99 annually, or you can pay $12.99 monthly.

One thing that stands out is how easy it is to set a timer when choosing sleep music in the Head space app. After picking a track, the app prompts you to choose a duration of time for the music to play. You can choose as little as 10 minutes or up to 500 minutes, offering some of the most flexible options in terms of playback that we’ve seen in sleep music apps.

3)Slumber

Sleep hygiene refers to practicing good habits that will improve the quality of your rest. Using sleep music to relax your mind and body before bed has worked for many people looking to fall asleep quicker, but if you’re undecided on how it will benefit you, try out a monthly sleep music app.

Slumber offers a monthly subscription for $7.99, along with yearly ($49.99) or lifetime ($249.99) access if you’re serious about your snoozing. If you’re undecided, you can start by using the free version. Sleep music on the Slumber app falls into two categories, depending on what type of auditory experience you are looking for. Soundscapes are a blend of rhythmic and melodic tones that you can customize with various white noise options.

To  obtain started, choose your baseline melody and then add your choices of background effects, like binaural beats, a fan, or crackling flames. A delayed ending option gives you the choice to extend the soothing hum of background noises after the main track ends for anywhere from one minute to 10 hours.   

4)Pzizz

Like many other sleep music apps, Pzizz offers sleep music that has been designed to induce a restful state. These dream scapes use psychos acoustic tools and other composition techniques to create sleep music tracks that you can use at naptime, bedtime, or to enhance focus. You can click on the title of each audio track to learn more about its development and the specific aspects that make it so snooze-worthy.

One thing that sets Pzizz apart is its voice narration option. If you find the presence of a soothing voice to be comforting or benefit from someone helping you to consciously relax your body and mind, then Pzizz has an option for you to enable voice narration over any dreamscape track. Male and female voice options are available, and the voice is low and calm to avoid distraction. For those struggling with isolation, a sleep music app with narration is an option.

Final Verdict

The intuitive composer tool of Better Sleep makes it easy to create appealing and unique sleep music tracks to fall asleep to. The free version offers enough options to  obtain you started, but for the greatest variety, pay for the upgraded app experience that offers a larger library of sounds. On the other hand, if you’re looking to push play and enjoy ready-made sleep music tracks, Head space is a great pick. This app is easy to navigate, and with the purchase of a subscription, it includes a library of sleep music tracks and soundscapes to lull you to sleep.