To help us remain sustainable while continuing to improve the app experience, BetterSleep transitioned from a freemium model to a premium subscription model in 2025.
BetterSleep is no longer a free app. New users can start with a free trial, but an active subscription is required to access the full library of sleep sounds, meditations, stories, music, and premium features.
We understand this is a change from what some users may remember from previous years, and we'd like to explain why this change was made and what it means for you.
Why We Made This Change
Providing a high-quality, ad-free sleep experience requires ongoing investment in content, technology, and app stability.
Our team continuously creates new sleep sounds, meditations, SleepTales, music tracks, and wellness content while maintaining the infrastructure that supports millions of sleep sessions every month.
Moving to a premium model allows us to:
Continue expanding our content library
Maintain an ad-free experience
Improve app performance and reliability
Develop new features and sleep tools
Provide ongoing app support
This transition also created a more consistent experience across all devices and platforms.
For New Users
If you're new to BetterSleep, you'll be invited to start a free trial when you first open the app.
Your free trial provides full access to BetterSleep's complete library and premium features, allowing you to explore everything the app has to offer before deciding on a subscription.
For Returning Users
If you've already used a free trial, a subscription is required to continue enjoying full access to BetterSleep.
We offer a variety of plans to fit different needs, including:
Monthly subscriptions
Annual subscriptions
Lifetime Membership
Promotional pricing and special offers may also be available periodically within the app or through our support team.
What Happens If I Cancel My Subscription?
If your subscription ends or is cancelled, you'll still be able to access the app but a very limited selection of content within the app.
However, most premium content and features will require an active subscription to access again.
A Note to Our Long-Time Users
Many members of our community have been with us since the early days of BetterSleep, and we're incredibly grateful for your support.
We understand that some content was previously available for free, and we know this transition may have been disappointing for some users. When we made the move to a premium model in 2025, we wanted to make the change as accessible as possible. To help ease the transition, we offered existing users exclusive introductory first-year plans at significantly reduced prices compared to our standard subscription rates.
Today, we continue to offer a variety of membership options to fit different preferences and budgets, including monthly and annual subscriptions, as well as a Lifetime Membership for users who prefer a one-time payment rather than recurring billing.
While we can no longer sustain the previous free model, our goal remains the same: to provide one of the most comprehensive, thoughtfully curated, and continuously evolving sleep experiences available today.
Your support directly helps us continue improving BetterSleep for millions of people around the world.
If you have questions about your account, subscription options, or available offers, it'll be our pleasure to assist you.
Thank you for being part of the BetterSleep community 💙.
🌿 The BetterSleep Team