Your perfect sleep, every night

Project Summary

Status 📋 Planning
Platform iOS & Android
Tech Stack React Native + Expo
Price Model $1/month

What is SleepScape?

A beautiful sleep sounds app that lets users mix ambient sounds to create their perfect sleep environment. Unlike basic sound apps, SleepScape lets you layer multiple sounds, adjust individual volumes, save custom mixes, and set sleep timers.

Key Differentiators

  • Sound Mixing — Layer up to 5 sounds simultaneously
  • Custom Mixes — Save and load your perfect combinations
  • Premium Feel, Fair Price — $1/month vs competitors at $70/year
  • Zero Backend — All local, offline-ready, privacy-friendly

Test the App

Expo QR Code

Scan with Expo Go

To test on your phone:

  1. Install "Expo Go" from App Store / Play Store
  2. Scan the QR code with your camera
  3. App will load in Expo Go

Note: Server must be running on VPS

Target Market

$2B+ Sleep App Market
70% Adults with Sleep Issues
Daily Usage Frequency
High Retention Potential

Development Phases

Phase 1: MVP Core

🚧 Current
Target: Week 1-2

Phase 2: Premium Features

⏳ Upcoming
Target: Week 3

Phase 3: Polish

⏳ Upcoming
Target: Week 4

Phase 4: Launch

⏳ Upcoming
Target: Week 5

Design Direction

Theme

Dark mode default — it's a sleep app

Colors

Typography

Inter — clean, rounded, modern

Feel

Premium, minimal, zen, calming

App Icon

SleepScape

Purple gradient with crescent moon

1024x1024 PNG

Sound Categories

🌧️ Rain 4 sounds
🌊 Water 3 sounds
🌲 Nature 4 sounds
🏙️ Urban 3 sounds
📻 White Noise 3 sounds
✨ Ambient 2 sounds

App Preview

All screens with timer, save mix, and settings toggles

SleepScape

Your perfect sleep, every night

Your Mix

🌧️ Light Rain ✕
🌧️ Rain
🌊 Water
🌲 Nature
🌧️ Light Rain
🔥 Fireplace
2 sounds
⏱️ 30m 💾 Save
▶️ Play
🎵 Sounds
💾 Mixes
⚙️ Settings

Saved Mixes

Your favorite combinations

Rainy Night Apr 5
🌧️ Rain 🔥 Fire
▶️ Play
Forest Morning Apr 4
🐦 Birds 🌲 Forest
▶️ Play
🎵 Sounds
💾 Mixes
⚙️ Settings

Settings

✨
Upgrade to Premium 50+ sounds, no ads
$1/mo
PLAYBACK
🎵 Fade out timer
📱 Background play
ABOUT
⭐ Rate App
💬 Feedback
🎵 Sounds
💾 Mixes
⚙️ Settings
Sleep Timer
Auto-stop sounds after
Off
15 min
30 min
45 min
1 hour
2 hours
Cancel
Save Mix
Give your mix a name
Rainy Night |
Cancel
Save

Overall Progress

85% Complete

Activity Log

Apr 6, 2026 Added 9 more sounds - now 19 total (10 free, 9 premium)
Apr 6, 2026 App icon (crescent moon) and dark splash screen added
Apr 6, 2026 Settings wired up with fade out timer and persistence
Apr 6, 2026 Save/load mixes with AsyncStorage implemented
Apr 6, 2026 Navigation bar + Saved Mixes + Settings screens added
Apr 6, 2026 Sleep timer feature added with countdown display
Apr 6, 2026 App UI components built: SoundCard, CategoryTab, MixerSlider, PlayerControls
Apr 6, 2026 AudioContext state management implemented
Apr 6, 2026 HomeScreen with category tabs and sound grid created
Apr 6, 2026 Expo project initialized with TypeScript
Apr 5, 2026 Project planning started, dashboard created

Milestones

●
Project Setup Complete Done: Apr 6
○
Sound Engine Working Target: Apr 10
○
MVP Feature Complete Target: Apr 15
○
Beta Testing Target: Apr 20
○
App Store Launch Target: May 1

Decisions Made

  • Tech Stack: React Native + Expo (cross-platform, fast iteration)
  • Sound Sources: Free licensed sounds for MVP (Freesound, Pixabay, Mixkit)
  • Price: Free tier with ads, $1/month premium
  • Backend: None — all local storage for privacy & zero server costs

Open Questions

  • App name "SleepScape" — need to verify availability in app stores
  • Icon design direction — moon, clouds, or abstract waves?
  • Launch strategy — ProductHunt, Reddit, TikTok?
  • Beta testing approach — TestFlight, limited release?

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