Exceptional Audio Application Review: A Stellar Choice for Scribes Seeking Serene Sleep
Ready to Boost Your Writing Game? Let's Talk About BetterSleep
Hey there! Let me spill the beans on an amazing audio app I've been using for ages, especially if you're a writer like me. It's called BetterSleep, but you can find it on both Android and iOS devices under the name Relax Melodies (the former name from Ipnos Software).
I've had some sleepless nights in my life, and BetterSleep has helped me power through those. But don't worry, that's not the only reason I love this app – it's also a lifesaver for writers!
BetterSleep: Your Secret Writing Weapon
Here's how BetterSleep can transform your writing experience.
When you build a custom sound mix with this app, you can transport yourself to any environment you fancy. Picture this: a busy café, the seaside, a train ride, or even a rainy day indoors. You can even amp up the drama with a bit of thunder!
Feeling nostalgic for those freelance writing jobs you did in a café? No problem! You can create a mix that'll make you feel like you're right back there, sipping a cappuccino and tapping away on your laptop.
The best part? You can control the volume of each sound separately to find your perfect mix.
Writing Fiction with BetterSleep
Are you a fiction writer? This app can help you dive deep into your characters' worlds! Create soundscapes that represent the settings in your stories. Need a peaceful camping scene for your children's book? Just layer "night," "owls," "rustling leaves," and "campfire" sounds.
When you're writing horror, listen to creaking branches, bats screeching in the distance, the sound of someone walking on leaves, and a low pounding heartbeat. The BetterSleep app has so many options that it'll be hard to find a setting you can't represent!
Tuning Out Distractions
Maybe sound mixing isn't your thing – that's cool! BetterSleep can still help you tune out distractions with colors of sound like white, green, blue, pink, grey, violet, brown, deep brown, layered brown noise, and more. I personally prefer brown noise to traditional white noise, but you do you!
What Else Does BetterSleep Have?
There's so much more to explore in the BetterSleep app, like meditations, bedtime stories, music, pre-designed sound and music mixes, and even mixes created by other BetterSleep users. Plus, there are sound-guided breathing exercises and a wide variety of tones in different frequencies (binaural beats, isochronic tones, etc.).
Pricing Information
I've had a lifetime license to the app for years now (even before they rebranded from Relax Melodies to BetterSleep). I have to say, Ipnos is one of the few companies out there that actually honors its lifetime licenses – no sneaky upselling!
If you're not ready for a lifetime commitment, they still offer annual and monthly plans. Check their website for the latest offers.
This app is pretty much my most-used app. It helps me sleep, it helps me focus, and its flexibility makes it one of my favorite writing tools – and I'm sure it'll do the same for you. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think!
Note: This review was originally published on May 21, 2015 about the original Relax Melodies app. It was updated in 2025 to reflect the brand change, current pricing, and the many new features added since the original review.
- As a freelance writer, you can recreate the ambiance of a bustling café with BetterSleep's custom sound mixes, making it feel like you're right back in the middle of your writing work.
- BetterSleep is not only beneficial for content creation, but it can also be a useful tool for fiction authors, enabling them to create soundscapes that bring their characters' worlds to life.
- If mixing sounds isn't your preference, BetterSleep offers a variety of colors of sound, such as white, blue, and brown noise, to help writers tune out distractions and focus on their writing.
- The freelancer author who is searching for an affordable writing companion should consider BetterSleep, as it offers both monthly and annual plans, in addition to a lifetime license for those who are ready for a long-term commitment.
