Aura
Sleep timer
Set a duration for background sounds or autoplaying tracks. A separate configurable fade-out is not documented in the FAQ.
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Source checked . Availability can change.
Playback · 4-app comparison
Sleep timer and fade-out: Aura vs BetterSleep vs Insight Timer vs Mesmerize
Set an automatic stop time and fade the audio as the session ends.
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| Features1 selected | Aura Aura Premium |  BetterSleep BetterSleep Premium |  Insight Timer MemberPlus |  Mesmerize Mesmerize Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep timer and fade-out |
Sleep timer and fade-out: details
BetterSleep
Yes
Sound mixes support a timer; the publisher also describes automatic fade-out sleep timers.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Insight Timer
Sleep timer
Sleep mode stops an individual track at the session end or selected time; it is not available for courses. A fade-out control is not documented.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Mesmerize
Sleep timer
Automatic stopping is documented; a fade-out setting is not established.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Sources and plan details
Sources for 1 features across Aura, BetterSleep, Insight Timer, Mesmerize. Annual prices show the full yearly charge in USD. “Limited” includes conditions. “No listed support” means the feature was not found in the reviewed official documentation.
Aura 1 researched
- Sleep timer and fade-out: Sleep timer
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Set a duration for background sounds or autoplaying tracks. A separate configurable fade-out is not documented in the FAQ.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Aura sources
- Aura pricing and feature FAQ · Checked 2026-10-09
BetterSleep 1 researched
BetterSleep sources
- BetterSleep getting started · Checked 2026-10-09
- BetterSleep bedtime session and fade-out controls · Checked 2026-10-09
Insight Timer 1 researched
- Sleep timer and fade-out: Sleep timer
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Sleep mode stops an individual track at the session end or selected time; it is not available for courses. A fade-out control is not documented.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Insight Timer sources
- Insight Timer Sleep Timer · Checked 2026-10-09
Mesmerize 1 researched
- Sleep timer and fade-out: Sleep timer
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Automatic stopping is documented; a fade-out setting is not established.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Mesmerize sources
- Mesmerize product features · Checked 2026-10-09