Best sleep meditation apps

From slumber-inducing soundscapes to bedtime stories and anxiety-relieving guided meditations, wind down before bed with one of these soothing sleep apps.

Drift off to a soundscape using Endel’s Sleep mode: tap to begin and it will broadcast soothing white noise to send you into the deepest slumber. It automatically times out so it won’t play all night and drain your battery.

Free, iOS and Android

Pzizz has high-profile advocates including J K Rowling, the NHS and a host of NBA stars. The app uses savvy algorithms in order to compose soundscapes that help you drift off, stay asleep and emerge feeling utterly refreshed.

Free, iOS and Android

Insomniacs swear by Slumber, which works with meditation teachers to create soothing downloadable meditations and bedtime stories along with nature sounds that will relax you before you nod off and help you stay asleep.

Free, iOS

Relax Melodies

Play bedtime DJ with Relax Melodies: mix together more than 100 sounds (including rain, wind and birdsong) to help you create your very own lullaby. There are also more than 100 guided meditations.

Free, iOS and Android

Wild Journey has a library of soundscapes from natural habitats — including oceans, woodlands, mountains and storms — many of which are designed to be played as you drift off to sleep. There are also guided meditations to help you remedy anxiety during the day.