This story was updated in September 2022 to reflect the latest subscription pricing for multiple sleep apps.

If you’re feeling extra restless lately, you’re not alone: More than 5 million Americans have issues getting to sleep each night, according to a 2019 study from Iowa State University. Getting yourself into the right headspace to sink into your pillows and quiet your mind isn’t an easy task, and different resources work for different people. “Taking time to unwind and create a relaxing bedtime routine is important for optimizing sleep quality. Meditating and reading can be great for many, but some people may prefer utilizing a sleep app that assists with the process,” says Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.S.O., C.D.N. and Deputy Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Nutrition Lab. Fortunately, there are tons of sleep apps you can download straight to your iPhone or Android to help you fall and stay asleep! Whether you enjoy guided meditation facilitated by experts or rather say goodnight listening to soothing sounds or stories, sleep apps feature multiple activities designed to calm your mind and ease anxiety right before you put your phone down for the evening.

The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute have been testing sleep essentials for decades, from the smoothest silk pillowcases to humidifiers to alarm clocks. To determine the best sleep apps out there, we got feedback from real consumers, spoke with a clinical psychologist and had our Media & Tech pros report back on some of the most effective sleep-focused apps they’ve tested. Whether you want to drift off to sweet sounds of nature, white noise or a bedtime story, download one of these apps today to get the slumber you (so desperately) need. Sweet dreams!

*With additional reporting by Alyssa Jung and Zee Krstic.