Cognitive Shuffle: No Insomnia
Fall Asleep Fast · Sleep Aid
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Fall asleep faster with the cognitive shuffle technique. Random whispered words quiet your racing mind so you can drift off naturally.
Stop counting sheep. Start shuffling words.
Cognitive Shuffle uses the cognitive shuffle technique — also known as cognitive shuffling — a method developed by cognitive scientist Dr. Luc Beaudoin — to help you fall asleep faster. Instead of lying awake with racing thoughts, you listen to random, unrelated words whispered at a gentle pace. Your brain creates simple images for each word, naturally breaking anxious thought loops and easing you into sleep.
HOW IT WORKS
Tap play. A soothing voice whispers a random word every few seconds — "lighthouse… marble… penguin…" — and your mind drifts. Most people fall asleep before the timer ends.
WHY IT WORKS
When you can't sleep, your brain gets stuck in repetitive worry. The cognitive shuffle gives it just enough to do — visualizing simple, unrelated images — without the emotional charge that keeps you awake. It's like a lullaby for your thoughts.
FREE FEATURES
- Classic cognitive shuffle with 567 words
- Gentle whisper voice
- 15-minute sleep timer
- Works in the background — set your phone down and listen
PREMIUM FEATURES
- 4 shuffle modes: classic, letter-based, themed, and silent (on-screen only)
- Soundscape mixer: layer rain, white noise, brown noise, and ocean waves
- 9 unique voice packs — from deep and calm to soft and story-like
- Adjustable word pace to match your relaxation style
- Customizable sleep timer (5 to 60 minutes)
- Guided breathing exercise to prepare your body for sleep
- Sleep insights and trends to track what works for you
BETTER THAN SLEEP STORIES & MEDITATION
Sleep stories engage your brain too much. Meditation requires practice. The cognitive shuffle is effortless — just listen and drift. It's the sleep aid that works from night one.
DESIGNED FOR DARKNESS
Pure black interface. No bright screens. No distractions. Just words and sleep.
FOR ANYONE WHO:
- Lies awake with a racing mind
- Has tried white noise and sleep sounds but needs something different
- Struggles with insomnia or anxiety at bedtime
- Wants to fall asleep without medication
Cognitive Shuffle Premium is available as a monthly ($3.99/mo) or annual ($24.99/yr) subscription with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings.
This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions.
Terms of Use (EULA) apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Information
- Seller
- Max Apps
- Size
- 111.2 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pro Monthly $3.99
- Pro Yearly $24.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Max Apps