The digital architecture of the self · Est. 2024

Best Apps for Sleep Improvement

Digital tools to track, analyze, and improve your sleep quality. From white noise to sleep tracking to guided relaxation.

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5 picks

  1. 01

    Oura Ring + App

    App

    Best for: Data-driven sleep optimization

    The gold standard for sleep tracking. Measures HRV, sleep stages, and readiness. Requires Oura Ring hardware.

  2. 02

    Sleep Cycle

    App

    Best for: Better mornings, no hardware needed

    Smart alarm that wakes you during light sleep. Tracks sleep quality using phone sensors.

  3. 03

    Calm

    App

    Best for: Racing minds at bedtime

    Sleep stories, meditations, and soundscapes for falling asleep. Celebrity narrators optional.

  4. 04

    White Noise Lite

    App

    Best for: Noise-sensitive sleepers

    Simple ambient sound generator. Blocks disruptive noises for better sleep.

  5. 05

    Headspace

    App

    Best for: Existing Headspace users

    Sleepcasts and wind-down exercises from the meditation app. Gentle and effective.

How is your emotional health?

These resources help with lifestyle. The test shows where you are starting from.

Take the emotional health test

20 questions · about 5 minutes