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The best sleep apps combine CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) techniques with sleep tracking and relaxation features. CBT-i Coach is the gold standard for insomnia treatment, while apps like Calm excel at relaxation and sleep stories.
Sleep is foundational to mental health. These evidence-based apps and tools can help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up more refreshed. We've reviewed each tool for clinical evidence, privacy practices, and real user experiences.
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The best sleep apps combine CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) techniques with sleep tracking and relaxation features. CBT-i Coach is the gold standard for insomnia treatment, while apps like Calm excel at relaxation and sleep stories.
Top Sleep Tools Compared
| App | Cost | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-i Coach | Free | self help | 4.7 |
| Calm | $70/year | self help | 4.8 |
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Quick guide:
- →Choose CBT-i Coach if you're looking for adults with chronic insomnia wanting evidence-based treatment
- →Choose Calm if you're looking for people wanting to start a meditation practice
CBT-i Coach
Free CBT-i app from the VA offering sleep diaries, relaxation exercises, and evidence-based insomnia treatment tools.
Calm
Calm is a meditation and sleep app with guided sessions, sleep stories, and relaxation music to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
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Calm
Calm is a meditation and sleep app with guided sessions, sleep stories, and relaxation music to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
CBT-i Coach
Free CBT-i app from the VA offering sleep diaries, relaxation exercises, and evidence-based insomnia treatment tools.
Headspace
Headspace is a meditation and mindfulness app offering guided sessions, sleep content, and focus music to improve mental wellness.
Insight Timer
Insight Timer is a free meditation app with over 150,000 guided meditations, music tracks, and courses from thousands of teachers worldwide.
Big Health (Sleepio, Daylight)
Big Health makes Sleepio and Daylight—FDA-cleared digital therapeutics for insomnia and anxiety, often free through employer or health plan benefits.
Sleepio (SleepioRx)
Sleepio is an FDA-cleared digital therapeutic delivering CBT-I (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) through a 6-week app-based program.
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CBT-i Coach, developed by the VA, is the best free app for insomnia. It uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), which is the first-line treatment recommended by sleep medicine specialists. For a more premium experience, Calm and Headspace offer sleep-focused content.
All tools reviewed by the HeyPsych Medical Board