Apps and online care
Stellar Sleep vs Insight Timer
They differ on 6 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Stellar Sleep
Stellar Sleep gives you a short lesson each day to help you change the habits and thoughts that keep insomnia going, plus a sleep diary to track your nights.
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
- Stellar Sleep: Adults with ongoing insomnia who want a structured self-guided program; People who want short daily lessons and a sleep diary
- Insight Timer: People who want a large free meditation and sleep library without paying; People who like choosing between many teachers and styles
- Cost
- Stellar Sleep: About $188/month after a 7-day trial (price varies by program)
- Insight Timer: Free version, or Free; MemberPlus $59.99/year or $9.99/month
- How you pay
- Stellar Sleep: I'll pay myself
- Insight Timer: Free, I'll pay myself
- Where
- Stellar Sleep: iPhone, Android
- Insight Timer: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Stellar Sleep: Early research
- Insight Timer: Some research support
- Privacy
- Stellar Sleep: Grade C
- Insight Timer: Grade B+
The same for both: kind of help (an app i use on my own), probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), sells your data (no), hipaa (not stated).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.