Fall asleep to 200+ cozy sounds
Rain, ocean waves, a crackling fire and every colour of noise. Plus sleep stories, a one-tap wind-down and a sleep timer that fades out gently.
Everything for a calmer bedtime
200+ cozy sounds
Rain on a tent, ocean waves, a crackling fire, every colour of noise, fans, trains, and sounds for babies. Layer them into your own mix and save it.
Sleep stories
Slow, quiet stories and guided sleep meditations read by calm narrators, with a new one most weeks.
Wind down in one tap
A few minutes of slow breathing, then a story over quiet sounds, then sounds that fade out on their own.
A gentle sleep timer
Everything fades out softly. Or set it to stop when the story ends. It keeps playing with your screen locked.
See how you slept
A simple night log, a weekly report and, if you like, your sleep from Apple Health next to your time in bed.
Wake up to birdsong
A gentle alarm: if sounds are still playing, they fade down and birdsong slowly rises.
A look inside
Popular sleep sounds
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Sleep stories
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Sleep guides
The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: Step by Step, What It's For, and Who Should Be Careful
A step-by-step guide to 4-7-8 breathing: how to do it, what people use it for, what the evidence says, and who should be careful or check with a doctor first.
A Simple Bedtime Wind-Down Routine for Adults
A calm, realistic wind-down routine for adults: what to do in the hour before bed, how long it takes, and how to make it stick on busy nights.
Does White Noise Help You Sleep? What It Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Use It Well
White noise can mask disruptive sounds at night, but it isn't a cure-all. Here's what the evidence suggests, its limits, and how to use it well.
How to Fall Asleep Fast: Practical Habits and Techniques for Tonight
Practical, evidence-informed ways to fall asleep faster tonight: wind-down habits, breathing, muscle relaxation, and what to do if you can't sleep.
What Are Sleep Stories, and How Can They Help Adults Fall Asleep?
Sleep stories are slow, calm tales read aloud to help adults wind down at night. Here's how they work, what the evidence says, and how to use them well.
White Noise vs Pink Noise vs Brown Noise: How They Differ and Which to Try for Sleep
How white, pink and brown noise differ in sound, what the evidence says about sleep, and how to choose the right one to try tonight.
Questions
What is Sleepy?+
Sleepy: Sleep Sounds is an iPhone and iPad app for falling asleep: 200+ calming sounds you can mix, sleep stories and meditations read by calm narrators, a wind-down routine, breathing exercises and a gentle sleep timer. Its mascot is Dozy, a sleepy star.
Is Sleepy free?+
Sleepy is free to download, with a selection of free sounds, a free sleep story each week and a free meditation. Sleepy Pro unlocks every sound, story and mix, with a free trial on the yearly plan.
Does it keep playing when my phone is locked?+
Yes. Sounds and stories keep playing with the screen locked, with play and pause on the lock screen, and the sleep timer fades everything out gently.
Which sound is best for sleep?+
It depends on what keeps you up. Steady sounds like brown noise, fans or rain are good at masking noise; nature sounds like ocean or rain feel calming to many people. Try a few and keep what helps. Our sound guides explain the differences.
What languages is Sleepy in?+
The app is in English, German, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Dutch, Russian and Turkish. Sleep stories are narrated in English for now, with more languages on the way.
Is Sleepy a medical app?+
No. Sleepy is for relaxation and is not a medical device. If you have ongoing trouble sleeping, talk to a doctor.
Fall asleep with Sleepy
200+ sounds, sleep stories and a gentle timer. Free on iPhone.