There is a wide range of sleep apps available for smartphones — many for free. They claim to help you fall asleep, wake up more easily, or track your sleep. Do they actually work?
In this video, people talk about the different sleep apps they’ve tried, and healthcare providers share tips on using sleep apps effectively.
Preeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.
References
Ananth, S. (2021). Sleep apps: Current limitations and challenges. Sleep Science.
Chen, B. X. (2019). The sad truth about sleep-tracking devices and apps. The New York Times.
Karasneh, R. A., et al. (2022). Smartphone applications for sleep tracking: Rating and perceptions about behavioral change among users. Sleep Science.
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