Get the Sleep You’ve Always Dreamed of With These 5 Apps

We know that screen time can affect our quality of sleep, but if used correctly, your smartphone can actually improve your sleep. Most sleep apps have a variety of ways to improve

sleep hygiene and quality, while some help you track your sleep.Here are the best sleep apps for a good night’s rest. If you use social media at all, you’ve probably seen adds

for Calm. This app is perfect if you need sound to fall asleep. The app features sleep stories, guided meditations, soundscapes and music. Known mostly for their sleep stories read

by celebrities (Harry Styles and Kate Winslet, to name a few), Calm caters to both adults and children.Image: CalmPros: Features a sleep timer that turns off the audio after a set

amount of time. It has a daily journal feature where you can track your mood and sleep. You get your own profile that you can share with friends. Cons: Unable to sort the guided

meditations by time. The free trial lasts for 7 days and then all content is locked behind a paywall. Cost: After the 7-day free trial, users can either pay $14.99 a month or

$69.99 a year.Sleep Cycle is a sleep tracker, alarm and sleep aid in one app. The thing that sets it apart from competitors is that it records you sleeping and lets you replay

through any noises you made while you were asleep.Image: Sleep CyclePros: It uses AI to track your sleep and gives a detailed review on sleep quality, time and sounds. Features a

smart alarm that wakes you up slowly while you’re in a light sleep. It can show you your sleep statistics on a chart to easily track your sleep hygiene over time. Has a sleep aid

so you can fall asleep to audio. Cons: Free to download, but asks you to pay when you set up the app. The app runs during the night, increasing battery drain. It picks up the

movement and sounds of others in the room, including pets. Cost:The app can be downloaded for free on the app store, but once set up, users can only trial the app for 7 days before

needing to pay $39.99 per year. Not to be confused with Australia’s Headspace Foundation for mental health, this app is primarily a meditation app. It has a wide variety of

guided meditation programs, including for sleep.Image: HeadspacePros: Can be beneficial for those who are dealing with stress or anxiety outside of their sleep routine. Features

timed Sleepcasts that include soundscapes, sleep music and meditation. Cons: Meditation programs can become repetitive. More expensive than other apps Cost:After a 7-day free

trial, users will need to pay $19.99 a month. To access the 14-day free trial, users will need to pay the annual fee is of $91.99.Smiling Mind is another meditation and mindfulness