We’ve all heard about the link between screen time and having trouble getting to sleep, but it doesn’t always stop us from scrolling when we can’t seem to settle. Enter: a world of sleep apps.

Though perusing the interiors of a celebrity mansion can prove inexplicably entertaining, the blue light from our phones can disrupt our circadian rhythm, confusing our internal clocks and leaving us pillow twitching hours after we go to bed. Tiredness is not only a real bore, but studies show it’s linked to a whole range of health problems.

It’s not all doom and gloom though as, like a kind of 21st century version of counting sheep, there’s a new trend towards sleep and insomnia apps designed to help users to get to nod off faster, stay asleep longer and wake up feeling refreshed.

For the third of British people who are likely to deal with a bout of sleep issues at some point in their lives, trying out an app to help your mind settle could be hugely beneficial. You can even do this without touching your phone, by linking the Shortcuts app to Siri, if you’ve got an iPhone, and telling her to start your favourite techy sleep aid.

As well as the classic meditation apps, there are new releases developed around different areas of difficulty, including bad dreams, caffeine intake and tinnitus, plus alternative techniques for dealing with them, like ASMR and hypnosis.

Is it a noise thing? Is it just your brain getting hyped the moment it hits the pillow? Is it some annoyingly noisy new neighbours? Check out WH’s edit of the best sleep apps and scroll for our firm favourites that offer free trials, subscriptions and more tailored support for your specific nighttime stresses.