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Simple Habit Sleep

60
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Simple Habit Sleep is praised for its effective and varied meditation content that helps with anxiety, stress, and sleep, but it faces significant criticism for its high subscription cost, aggressive paywalls, and severe customer support issues regarding billing and account access.

⚠ Not updated in 19 months, this app may be abandoned
4.8★ lifetime (78,003) Free + in-app purchases since 2016 by INGENIO, LLC recent negative 19% 120 reviews across 2 regions
Cost & Paywall Effectiveness & Content Billing & Fraud Concerns Customer Support Technical Issues
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Simple Habit Sleep offers a wide array of guided meditations and sleep aids, with many users finding it highly effective for mental well-being and stress reduction. However, the app is frequently criticized for its expensive premium subscription, limited free content, and a concerning lack of customer support for billing and access problems.

What users like

  • Effective for anxiety, stress, and sleepR3R12R19R24
  • Offers a wide variety of meditations and teachers for different needsR14R15R21R30
  • Meditations are often short (5-10 minutes) and easy to fit into daily lifeR30R40R43R47
  • Good for beginners and those new to meditationR5R34R89R93
  • Some users find the free content sufficient and high qualityR34R35R50R55

What users complain about

  • Very expensive premium subscription, often cited around £90 per yearR10R17R58R67
  • Aggressive paywall after limited free sessions or trialR9R38R41R45
  • Users report being charged for premium without consent or clear warning after free trialsR23R52R67R70
  • Poor or non-existent customer support for billing, account access, and technical issuesR4R6R13R18
  • Technical issues like crashing, freezing, slow loading, and display problemsR7R48R54R56
  • Some users find the onboarding process long and intrusiveR42R74

Latest update · v6.1.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- Bug fixes & stability

Recurring themes

Cost & Paywall negative
Many users find the annual premium subscription, often cited around £90, to be excessively expensive. The app is criticized for quickly gating content behind a paywall after a very limited number of free sessions or a short trial, leading to frustration and uninstallation. Some feel the app prioritizes monetary gain over user well-being.R9R10R17R38
Billing & Fraud Concerns negative
A significant number of reviews report being charged for the premium subscription without explicit consent, often after a free trial ends without a reminder. Users describe these charges as unexpected and difficult to reverse, with some calling it fraudulent. This issue is compounded by a lack of responsive customer support.R23R52R67R70
Customer Support negative
Reviewers consistently report a severe lack of customer support. Users who paid for lifetime memberships, renewed subscriptions, or were incorrectly billed, state they received no response to multiple emails, leading to inability to access content or resolve financial disputes. This issue is particularly concerning given the billing complaints.R4R6R13R18
Effectiveness & Content positive
Many users find the app highly effective for managing anxiety, stress, and improving sleep. They appreciate the wide variety of guided meditations, different teachers, and specific categories for various situations (e.g., morning, on the go, panic attacks). The content is often described as calming, helpful, and life-changing, even for beginners.R1R2R3R5
Technical Issues negative
Despite developer notes claiming 'bug fixes & stability', recent reviews still report technical problems. These include sessions crashing or freezing, slow loading times, display issues on newer phones, difficulty finding playlists, and categories appearing empty. Some users also dislike recently added background sounds that cannot be turned off.R7R48R54R56

Who it's for

This app is for individuals seeking guided meditations to manage anxiety, stress, improve sleep, or cultivate mindfulness, especially those who appreciate a wide variety of content and short, accessible sessions R3R12R30R43. It is particularly well-suited for beginners looking for an introduction to meditation R5R89. It is NOT for users on a tight budget, those who expect extensive free content, or anyone who values responsive customer support for billing or technical issues R4R10R23R70.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew negative, particularly concerning pricing, billing, and customer support, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. This suggests a potential decline in user experience or business practices over time. While positive reviews are numerous, the negative points are often severe and recurring.

Frequently asked

How much does Simple Habit Sleep cost?
Simple Habit Sleep offers a free version with limited content, but the premium subscription is frequently reported to cost around £90 per year R10R70.
Does Simple Habit Sleep have good customer support?
Based on recent reviews, Simple Habit Sleep has poor or non-existent customer support, with many users reporting no response to emails regarding billing issues, account access problems, or technical difficulties R4R6R13R18.
Is Simple Habit Sleep effective for anxiety and sleep?
Yes, many users find Simple Habit Sleep highly effective for reducing anxiety, managing stress, and improving sleep, with some reporting significant positive changes in their mental well-being R3R12R19R24.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] 5/5 · GB ): This app has helped me through dark times and is worth it
  2. [R12] 5/5 · GB Completely changed my mornings!: I’ve suffered with anxiety in the mornings for a very long time, but it seems to be getting better now that I’ve started meditating every morning. Literally a gem of an app!!
  3. [R19] 5/5 · GB Myford girl: I have been suffering depression and anxiety for many years and take a cocktail of antidepressants. I reached crisis point and felt all hope had faded when I found this app last week. I felt it had saved me. I never write reviews but had to this time in case it helped just one person. I just wish I could afford the premium but can’t stretch my small budget.
  4. [R24] 5/5 · GB Sooooo good: It helps with sleep
  5. [R14] 5/5 · GB Why I love simple habit 💕: The reason why I love simple habit is because of how relaxing it is and how the meditation and yoga can suit You’re needs! I hope this helps 💕
  6. [R15] 4/5 · GB Very good app: I have been meditating for 8 years now so have tried many apps and i have to say this is one of the best of them, i love the exstensive and varied library that comes with this app, you can find something for any thing that you need. The only reason i have given 4 stars and not 5 is because i think the session length times should be no less than 10 minutes and ive found that alot of
  7. [R21] 5/5 · GB Simple habits: I love simple habits. I think it really relaxes you for the day ahead and educates you about the process of meditation at the same time. There are so many different things you can listen to and I’m so exited to get to hear more!
  8. [R30] 5/5 · GB My favourite meditation app!: I’ve been using Simple Habit for over a year now and I can’t fault it. It is the best meditation app out there, especially for those trying to fit it into their everyday busy lives. Just 5-10 minute guided meditation by thousands of amazing teachers and so many specific categories to target exactly what you are personally needing. The advice is always amazing and make
  9. [R40] 5/5 · GB Wow: It works! Only 5minutes every morning changes my attitude and helps the day pass easily. Thank you
  10. [R43] 5/5 · GB Lots of different meditations!: I appreciate the variety of meditations- morning, evening, on the bus, in the car, walking and all different lengths. It makes meditation easy to fit into my day.
  11. [R47] 5/5 · GB Great for anxiety relief even if you don’t have the time: I downloaded this app to inspire habits in my in my lifestyle then I actually forgot about this for a while but literally ten minutes ago I had an anxiety attacks for I thought about this app I did a five minute meditation and now I feel really gods I’m relaxed and I don’t have worries in my Mind anymore.
  12. [R5] 5/5 · GB Meditation: A great introduction into the practice of meditation my journey into meditating has just begun, and simple habits is a great aid. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  13. [R34] 5/5 · GB Free content: I have downloaded this app, and so far only accessed the free content available. So far I have found this content very helpful, and there appears to be much more available than on other similar apps. For that reason I’d highly recommend this app if like me you are just beginning to learn about meditation and mindfulness through the use of apps.
  14. [R89] 4/5 · GB Beginner: I found Simple Habit a great introduction to meditation
  15. [R93] 5/5 · GB Great app!: I’ve always been aware of the benefits of meditation and been interested in learning how to do it. I was never able to keep focused and carry on when trying on my own, the app really helps send you in the right direction and helps you at every step of the way.
  16. [R35] 5/5 · GB Very good quality: I’ve been using this app for several years and I really enjoy it. There are a lot of “locked” meditations that require payment but I’ve found that there are enough free ones that are really goos that it’s never been a problem. The people doing the meditations are high quality.
  17. [R50] 5/5 · GB AMAZING: I wish more people could find this app, it has helped me sleep so much better and I’ve been in such a good mood! I recommend this for anyone who is struggling with anxiety or sleep to try this app 90% of ur is free. Recommend strongly😁👍🏻
  18. [R55] 5/5 · GB life changing.: finally this app is great! it’s helped me so much especially with the ‘31 day fresh start’ meditation series! gives you a new perspective and has helped me out with things i didn’t even think needed improving! it has sounds and meditations for basically everything, even if you don’t pay the subscription. thank you so much for creating this app it’s helped allot :) Can you make som
  19. [R10] 3/5 · GB Nice but too expensive: Maybe I prefere Simple Habit to Headspace but not a price… I would never pay that money for app like this.
  20. [R17] 1/5 · GB £90: Lol u trippin?
  21. [R58] 1/5 · GB All about selling Permium: Doesn’t seem to do anything and wants to charge about £90 next week
  22. [R67] 1/5 · GB I’m skint: Trying to delete the app now it keeps trying to take £90 every other day. I can’t get rid of it. Bloody nightmare.
  23. [R9] 2/5 · GB Cost?: It would be great to add more free sessions, there are a lot already, but for some of them you can only listen to the first two or three in the series which is really irritating. The expense of the premium is ridiculous and honestly not worth it, it is a good app, but not good enough to be charging that.
  24. [R38] 1/5 · GB Gutted: Loved the app at first; then it told me I had listened to my 3 free sessions! Cannot afford the shockingly expensive premium so deleted it.
  25. [R41] 4/5 · GB The free trial is not long enough: This is a great application. I would suggest that you give more time to absorb the information you provide.The free trial is not long enough
  26. [R45] 1/5 · GB Very disappointed: I’ve been using this app for free for many years now, and now it has changed so that you need to pay to unlock all meditations. I am really disappointed as I can not afford to pay to continue to use this app, and it has been of great use to me over the years. Such a shame it’s owners are prioritising monetary gain over peoples well-being and access to meditations.
  27. [R23] 1/5 · GB Fraudulent, needs to be removed from App Store: I’ve just been billed £87.99. I signed up for the free week to try it out, I was expecting a reminder when the trial ran out. No reminder was sent and I was billed before I could cancel this myself. I feel this company are hoodwinking their customers. They need to be more up front wit the reminders for billing.
  28. [R52] 1/5 · GB Taken nearly £90 out of my account!: I did not sign up for premium only a 1 month basis thing and they have taken nearly £90 out of my account. How can I get this back?
  29. [R70] 1/5 · GB What on earth..?: When I first purchased this app my first impressions were good. Nice layout and that. But then by my shock & I still don’t know how. It said I had purchased the subscription which was £90 per year because my Face ID automatically did it. I look in the FAQ on how to cancel my subscription and did the following. After this still didn’t work I decided to email the company asking wha
  30. [R4] 1/5 · GB Can’t access content after paid for lifetime membership and no customer support help: I paid for lifetime membership £299 for the simplehabit, and now they suddenly closed my account and I can no longer access to what I paid for. I emailed customer support three times and no response at all. It seems that once they took your money, they don’t care about you anymore and can do whatever they like to
  31. [R6] 1/5 · GB Subscribed and can’t access anything. No one will get back to me: Previously used it and loved it. Renewed this year and can’t access anything. Asked for assistance 5 times and no one gets back to me.
  32. [R13] 1/5 · GB Do not purchase this app: I purchased this sleep app two days ago and downloaded the app. The app does not recognise my email or password, so I cannot use or access in any way. I have emailed Simple Habit several times but have had no response. My anxiety and sleeping issues have multiplied on account of this situation. They have taken my money and I am now having to inform my bank that this is fr
  33. [R18] 1/5 · GB CUSTOMER SERVICE SO DISAPPOINTING: After months of trying to purchase premium with a discount code I was given, still I cannot access this. I have been told numerous times this would be solved soon but as I say, it’s been months and I have no premium. I thought this app was amazing but with so many things only being accessible with premium the experience is now pretty poor.
  34. [R7] 1/5 · GB Doesn't fit on my screen: I have an 15 pro max and everything is zoomed in and in useable. Icons are squashed and everything, I have no idea how you got approved on the store.
  35. [R48] 2/5 · GB No network: When I open the app it says “there’s Network problem” my WiFi is working perfectly fine so please fix the app
  36. [R54] 4/5 · GB Big fix: Since the last update the app no longer works. Which is shame as prior to that it was very good
  37. [R56] 3/5 · GB Review: I don’t want to rate it or anything like that but whenever I add something to my playlist to listen, I can’t find the playlist. Where is the playlist?
  38. [R42] 2/5 · GB Used to be great: The app used to be usable. This morning I tried to use it to meditate and they have this whole questionnaire that took me 5 minutes to fill up, to then get to another form. It’s not longer a simple habit with Simple Habit, it’s a data grabbing exercise.
  39. [R74] 2/5 · GB Stress: I wasn’t stressed before I downloaded and set up this app, but because the process took so long and was so hard I’m now more stressed than ever.
  40. [R1] 5/5 · GB Excellent: Really excellent app. Help through difficult times and more when you’re feeling ok.
  41. [R2] 5/5 · GB Meditation: Really good app!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store