11 Best Sleep Apps of 2024
You’ll be asleep in no time with the help of these apps for iPhones and Android.
Tossing and turning in your bed for hours on end can feel like a personal nightmare. As the clock keeps ticking, you can try all the usual tricks in the book (a glass of milk, a new mattress, eating foods that’ll help you sleep through the night or reading a book) or you can turn to an app on your phone.
"Meditating and reading can be great tools for many, but some people may prefer utilizing a sleep app that assists with the process," says wellness expert and Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab Deputy Director Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.S.O., C.D.N., NASM-CPT. Whether you want to track sleeping patterns, listen to white noise or follow guided meditations, the best sleep apps will help you go to sleep fast and fix your sleep schedule once and for all.
Along with recommendations from our own Media & Tech Lab experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute, we spoke with medical professionals and sourced feedback from real users to determine the best sleep apps to improve your quality of sleep and create a relaxing bedtime routine
You're not alone if you struggle to snooze: 14.5% of US adults had trouble falling asleep most days in a month, according to a study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The best sleep apps for Androids and iPhones can help take you out of that percentage by lowering your stress levels, relaxing you at night time and drowning out external distractions. Read on to discover the best sleep apps to help you sleep through the night, every night.
Rachel Rothman was the chief technologist and executive technical director of the Good Housekeeping Institute for over 15 years, overseeing testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all GH Labs. She also managed GH's research division and the analysis of applicants for the GH Seal and all other testing emblems.
Olivia (she/her) is a media and tech product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering tech, home, auto, health and more. She has more than five years of experience writing about tech trends and innovation and, prior to joining GH in 2021, was a writer for Android Central, Lifewire and other media outlets. Olivia is a graduate of George Washington University, with a bachelor's degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris.
Watch Next
The Best Innerspring Mattresses
The Best Cooling Pajamas
The Best Pillows for Comfort and Support
The Best Mattresses