BetterSleep
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| Developer(s) | Ipnos Software |
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| Initial release | 2009 |
| Operating system | iOS, Android |
| Type | Sleep aid, Mobile app |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | bettersleep.com |
BetterSleep, formerly known as Relax Melodies, is a mobile application developed by Canadian company Ipnos Software to help sleep, whose features include guided meditations, soundscapes, bedtime stories, and breathing exercises.[1][2] A free version is available, but many features require a subscription.[3]
History
[edit]Relax Melodies was launched in 2009 by Montreal-based entrepreneur Simon Alex Bérubé. Initially focused on white noise and nature sounds, the app gradually expanded to include meditations, bedtime stories, and wellness content. In 2021, the app was rebranded as BetterSleep.[4][5]
In 2020, the app partnered with Sleep Inn hotels.[6]
As of 2020, BetterSleep has been downloaded over 50 million times worldwide.[2]
Features
[edit]BetterSleep uses a mix-and-match sound mixer, allowing users to create personalized sleep environments tailored to their preferences.[1][3]
Reception
[edit]Insider, Yahoo News, USA Today, MobileSyrup, and MakeUseOf have reviewed the app.[7][8][9][10][11]
Some sleep experts also warn that apps may supplement, but not replace, professional treatment for sleep disorders.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Relax Melodies review: An app that will help you fall asleep faster". CNN Underscored. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ a b "How to get your best beauty sleep ever, according to Relax Melodies". Elle Canada. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ a b "We tried 9 sleep apps so you don't have to". CBC Life. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Un diplômé de l'UdeS derrière une application téléchargée 50 millions de fois". Université de Sherbrooke. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Votre insomnie, la clé du succès de ce développeur montréalais". Les Affaires. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Sleep Inn Aims to Bring Better Rest to Travelers Through New Collaboration With Relax Melodies". PR Newswire. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Migraine tracking apps monitor symptoms, triggers, and pain". Insider. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "The 6 Best Apps for Listening to Nature Sounds on iOS". MakeUseOf. 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Best music to listen to while sleeping". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Sleep better, meditate and relax with these smartphone apps". USA Today. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Canadian-developed apps Medly, Relax Melodies, Sago Mini featured by Apple". MobileSyrup. 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Stress Less This Week". University of Colorado Boulder. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
