Apps and online care
Insomnia Coach vs Insight Timer
They differ on 7 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Insomnia Coach
You follow a five-week plan based on CBT-I: log your sleep each day, get feedback, and try one new sleep tool at a time.
Insight Timer
Insight Timer gives you thousands of free guided meditations, sleep tracks and talks, plus a simple timer for silent practice.
Where they differ
- Good for
- Insomnia Coach: Adults with ongoing trouble falling or staying asleep who want to try CBT-I on their own; Veterans and service members, though anyone can use it
- Insight Timer: People who want a large free meditation and sleep library without paying; People who like choosing between many teachers and styles
- Probably not for
- Insomnia Coach: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988 (veterans press 1)
- Insight Timer: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988
- Cost
- Insomnia Coach: Free
- Insight Timer: Free version, or Free; MemberPlus $59.99/year or $9.99/month
- How you pay
- Insomnia Coach: Free
- Insight Timer: Free, I'll pay myself
- Where
- Insomnia Coach: iPhone, Android
- Insight Timer: iPhone, Android, Web
- Privacy
- Insomnia Coach: Grade A+
- Insight Timer: Grade B+
- HIPAA
- Insomnia Coach: No
- Insight Timer: Not stated
The same for both: kind of help (an app i use on my own), research (some research support), sells your data (no).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.