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Sleep School has shut down — here's what to use instead

Sleep School permanently closed its app, leaving many users without the sleep support they relied on. RestWise is a calm, practical replacement built on ACT-I — guided lessons, mindful tools, and private on-device journaling with no account required.

Download RestWise on iOS

Why people choose RestWise

RestWise helps you reduce the nightly struggle by changing your relationship with wakefulness, thoughts, and uncertainty around sleep.

ACT-I guided structure

Short lessons and practices built around acceptance, defusion, and values-based action.

No pressure tracking

No sleep score or streak anxiety. The focus is on skills and consistency, not perfection.

Private by default

Your entries and progress remain on your device. No required account and no syncing.

Sleep School shut down — what now?

Sleep School permanently shut down its app, leaving users without access to their programs and content. If you relied on Sleep School for sleep coaching, you are not alone in looking for a replacement.

This is a good time to rebuild around reliable habits: a clear wind-down, nighttime thought defusion, and flexible expectations for sleep. RestWise gives you those tools in one place so you can keep momentum without starting from scratch.

Also searching for a CBT-I alternative? See how RestWise compares to CBT-I apps →

Medical disclaimer: RestWise is an educational self-help app and not a medical device or substitute for professional care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a direct replacement for Sleep School?

It is an alternative approach with similar goals: reduce insomnia struggle and build a healthier relationship with rest.

Is RestWise available on Android?

Right now, RestWise is available on iOS through the App Store.

Is RestWise similar to CBT-I apps?

CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) and ACT-I share similar goals but differ in approach. CBT-I focuses on challenging and restructuring sleep-related thoughts, while ACT-I focuses on accepting them and reducing the struggle around sleep. Many people find ACT-I a gentler fit. Learn more about how RestWise compares to CBT-I apps.

Where can I ask questions?

Visit our support page for help: RestWise Support.