Pzizz - Sleep, Nap, Focus Reviews

by Trek Traveler

I fully paid for Pzizz when it first came out. I even paid the apps for when it was sold as Sleep and Nap separately for my other apple product. Now the original app does nothing. I deleted and downloaded Pzizz . Of course now it asked for sign-in and subscription. I skipped all of that. I get to the SLEEP, NAP, FOCUS screen. I selected nap and the desired length of time. I clicked the check mark and NO AUDIO. I can see something running because I see bar graph moving (raising/lowering). Similar thing is happening on my other apple product. As per Apple requirement, developer’s can eventually upgrade to subscription but the for the ORIGINAL purchasers get grandfathered in providing only all the features as the original. One thing still working, the ALARM. It sounds off when the selected time lapsed. So please fix it!!!

by Spamwagon

The product is not bad, but nothing to write home about. The ludicrous cost of $99 per year essentially gets you some more soundscapes and access to a female narrator. Woopity do. I purchased it because I liked the initial product- but WOW is it overpriced for the tiny little minuscule “extras” that you get. The typical response from these guys is “Well our competition costs more, and we still offer free service”. My recommendation is to stay free and don’t give them a penny until they offer more amenities. I purchased the 3 year option and I REGRET it. To clarify, I am in no way confused. The pay only options are not worth what I spent on them - not by a long shot. Look at all the previous reviews with a paid for/ free usage lense before you spend any money.

by Roadiesucks

Pzizz used to work great but, over the last week I’ve encountered two issues:

1) Pzizz Crashes (repeatedly and especially when using the ‘Nap’ feature) which would leave me in deep trouble since that would mean that I’m not pulled out of my sleep as schedule. Fortunately, this is a none issue since falling asleep is pretty difficult when

2) The audio -voice and music- take on this scratchy quality, as if a bag of chips or something were pressed up against the speaker, whenever I enter the “Falling” phase. The first time this happened I naturally figured that something was wrong with my phone’s speakers, so I ran songs from different genres (and a couple of audiobooks for good measure) and. O scratchy sound. Everything sounds fine when I start using this app, but as soon as I get to ‘Falling’, the audio becomes unbearable. Hope this gets fixed soon.

by Mlptwinkle963

I use this to help my insomnia, and it works beautifully.
But.
The minute I clicked those three little bars after I rated my latest sleep section, I saw a button labeled “Upgrade Account”.
Curious, I clicked on it, and it got me to writing this review.
How?
BAM.
WAAAAAAAAAY too much money for the subscriptions. Who pays 240 dollars just for three years?! And also the amount of things for this app Pro only is ridiculous. If playing the same dreamscape over and over again won’t help you sleep after a while, then Pzizz pretty much wants us to not sleep well. Yes. You heard me. And the Focus module. HOW in the name of GOD is it only allowed for this app Pro ONLY?! I won’t even get to use it and see what it’s like because I’m writing this during Winter Break. I listened to the focuscapes and they sound like focusing material, and now you’re telling me after my trial I’ll never hear those beautiful melodies again?! Even small things like the female voice and the wake-up session for sleep (which I think will really help) are for the subscribers only. If I could I would drop an F-Bomb on these stupid in-app purchases. Disappointing.

by AM0318

I downloaded Pzizz so I could sleep better. After a few days I got a pop-up saying I had to purchase the subscription to change anything. Why is changing your settings for the sounds locked behind a paywall? I mean, I know you have to make money somehow but locking any customization is a bit far in my opinion. Now I’m not able to sleep well with it because I can’t customize any of my sounds. It’s truly annoying.

If you will even take my review into consideration, I have an idea. Let people customize their sounds but make it slightly gated. What I mean by this is let people choose the categories they want a random sound from and if they want to choose a specific sound, that can be gated. It makes it so it’s not too much behind a paywall but enough that users are able to actually use Pzizz well after their free trial ended.

If you take my idea into consideration, maybe I’ll consider re-downloading Pzizz .

by Emma Wee <3

So I love Pzizz helps me to sleep ever day!! And I like changing it and I use to be able too like I would be like I want Bethany voice ok I’ll change it or I don’t feel this sound today I feel like a snowy sound and now it’s making me get a subscription to change everything!!! Like it’s making me mad might delete cause it’s annoying cause the ad I’m pretty sure said you can do this for free and that only some stuff can be money if u want premium but the things I’m doing and HAVE done before are now making automatically try and get a subscription super annoying but Pzizz is good relaxing voice and yeah!! Really good for people with anxiety and can’t sleep <3 but the subscription thing UGHH!!!

by GaryinOrinda

I was pinged to renew my annual subscription and decided against it. I’ve had this app for almost 12-months. The stories are interesting and I enjoy the majority I have heard. However the “music” selection one can choose to pair with the story is often macabre sounding to me. Not all of it, but I find it to be monotone, synthetic random sounds. Hard for me to explain but If there were soft instrumental music and / or a selection of nature noises w/ music to add to keep playing after the story, I would have renewed. There are other sleep apps which offer this, and are actually less expensive. They also offer endless stories…I hope you consider this in the future for those who prefer different “music”.

by GrannyBett

I have old lady sleep habits: fall asleep too early and wake up for the day ---but in the middle of the night.... that leaves me exhausted by the middle of the day! Turning on regular apps such as news apps or program apps, many times wakes me up if I should doze. I have only used Pzizz three times in my first week. I definitely fall asleep again until I awake with the sun or with the gentle alarm provided by Pzizz. I would do just about anything to get regular sleep and this just might be the ticket! The soundscapes lull me back to deep sleep and I wake up feeling rested. It is expensive, but, I don't get a hangover or mental fog--- like I do with prescribed sleep meds that don't work......I'm going to give it a try.....I'll update after a month or two....

by Kayla1hkloggj

My therapist recommended this to help calm my anxious mind at bedtime. I blew it off at first, because I’m not a meditation person. I’ve never been able to do it.
One night, During a particularly bad bout of restlessness, i downloaded this app out of desperation for sleep. At first it felt cheesy, but I figured it was harmless at worst. Surprise, surprise... I was out within 15 minutes. I tried again the next night, thinking it must have been a fluke. Same thing. Asleep within 15 minutes.

I used to lay in bed awake for hours. Pzizz helps me get comfortable, then gives me something to focus on that isn’t my extensive to-do list for the next day.
I can not recommend it enough. I even pay for the full version, and I’m cheap. It’s the least I can do for how much easier they’ve made bed time! I also profusely thanked my therapist.

by Axire

I have been using this app for over a decade, it has been hands down my #1 favorite app until now. The sad reality of subscription apps is now realized on this app. The familiar friend that was my meditation app has been completely nerfed in the interest of progress. Gone are the familiar apps and voices that were helping me manage stress before and during Covid-19. I can’t blame the developers, this is simply how things work now. Too bad they couldn’t simply release a new app, they just ruined the one I loved instead. RIP this app!

by Pisatielnitsa

I love Pzizz! Makes a huge difference in being able to fall asleep in spite of sleep disturbances issues caused by migraines, depression, and chronic pain. I’ve subscribed for two or three years now on a fixed income, I enjoy the nap and focus functions that much. I would nearly recommend Pzizz to everyone!

Only downside I’ve found is that Pzizz keeps lots of narration and music files. Most of a gigabyte may not seem like a lot on a new phone, but I’ve an iPhone SE. It fills up fast.

by Everest Marie

I’ve been using Pzizz solely for napping so far, and it’s been great. I used to be completely unable to take naps— I would wake up groggy and it just wasn’t any good. Pzizz makes it so that even a nap avoider, like me, can enjoy naps again. I no longer feel groggy when waking up, only refreshed! I’ve been having to get up super early so I really need to sleep more, and being able to take naps again has been a game changer. I don’t usually write app reviews, but this app deserves it! Thank you for Pzizz, I definitely recommend it and will recommend it to others!~

by B1434

Pzizz is a game changer for me. The narration and sounds are wonderful, and you get a variety to chose from so you can pick which sounds work for you personally, plus have something different each night. Their app support is really great too; I was having a hard time figuring out some of the finer details of how it works, and they immediately got back to me with a super clear, kind, and easy explanation of what to do. Last night I had the best sleep I’ve had in ages, and it’s thanks to Pzizz. I HIGHLY recommend it!
Betty 👍🏻😴🥰

by Hunting Lady

Pzizz IS LIFE ALTERING!! So many options of ambient noise in the background of soothing relaxation speech, you are sure to find peace and sleep every time! Love the option to use it as alarm to wake up progressively and peacefully as well, you will never want to use a regular alarm clock or phone alarm again! We all need solid, rejuvenating rest for healthy bodies and minds, and even the most “busiest” of mind racers and “A” type personalities will succumb to relaxation when using Pzizz. Can’t wait to test it on a plane with my noise canceling headphones- crying babies and coughers I challenge you to defy me now!

by MarleyBecraft

As a chronic insomniac, I held out little hope for Pzizz, despite my therapist’s ringing endorsement. In fact, I expected nothing more than continued frustration at my inability to sleep.

To my great surprise, I quickly fell asleep and, even better, stayed asleep on my first try. Still a skeptic, I assumed that I experienced a fluke. Three weeks later, and I’m a true believer.

Having undergone successful hypnotherapy several years ago for an unrelated problem, I have concluded that the male voice is hypnotizing me. I was told by the respected psychiatrist who specialized in hypnosis that I would make a great subject, my protestations notwithstanding. I have not forgotten how the mere sound of his voice put my mind into an altered state of consciousness. No swinging pendulums or watches...just a low, soothing voice.

After years of frustration, I am now able to fall asleep, and I cannot be happier. Pzizz is beautifully designed and simple to use. I highly recommend it.

by I Keep Trying It

Pzizz was once my go-to for sleep, but the quality of the narratives has gone way downhill. Last night I wound up tense and awake from Pzizz because they now use male and female narrators who make no attempt to speak in a soothing tone.

Instead of being gently guided through a sleep relaxation medItation, I was given a lecture on sleep by what sounded like university professors with grating voices. The male voice used to be a soothing baritone with a North American accent; now it’s an abrasive-toned tenor with a brusque brogue. My dog’s barking is more soothing! I want my baritone back!!!

Unless they do something about the narrators, I’m quitting my subscription to Pzizz.

by Madison2073

Hear me out. It’s expensive to subscribe, but I have trouble falling asleep. I used to have to have the tv running and take an extra strength over the counter sleep aid to fall asleep. I turn this on at night and it wakes me up in a not-irritating way gradually that still gets me up in time. It’s like sleep meditation/hypnosis and it knocks me out usually in under 15 minutes. Incredible. I’m a slave to this expensive app with a soothing vaguely british man voice (there are different voices btw) and a million different soundscapes that lulls me into sleep AND NAPS every day and I honestly can’t go back.

by Jdvskf Dod Dksbdksvfj

I struggle to go through Depression, Anxiety, and also ADHD, It appears that Pzizz, is the most fitting and best app I have EVER downloaded! It's extremely hard to go through all these symptoms and on top of that, I can't even sleep at night and then, BAM! Now I can sleep extremely better at dusk, or Night. Thank you so much for making Pzizz, I am sure you worked hard on Pzizz because it is very nice! I hope you have a blessed day or night! Also, for the few people who have examined this Survey, if you are going to write a Review, smash 5-Stars on there and write a good review and I hope you a good night's sleep everyone! Thanks for reading this! Bye-Bye!

by Andregirl

I get terrible insomnia regularly and use this app to help distract me from whatever racing or distracting thoughts are going through my mind. While it almost always helps me drift to sleep, even if it doesn’t, it helps calm down that early morning panic that sets in when I start doing sleep math of how much sleep I get if I go to sleep NOW before I just have to wake up again. It’s been a lifesaver.

I especially like the new feature of being able to choose from multiple background tracks because when it was just one it got monotonous and that was less effective for me to fall asleep because I was anticipating the next phrase or sound.

Some of the phrases used are repetitive and adverb heavy, but that’s a total nit pick.

by Out Of Chocies

I plead with all my friends struggling with sleep to seriously try this app. Use it every night and things will get better. There is a time and place for other types of mindfulness and meditation apps, but sleep is absolutely not that time for me. this app is purely and beautifully focused on falling and staying asleep. My anxious brain anchors onto trying to complete the ‘tasks’ set out in other apps. I would stay awake through the end of those guided exercises, perhaps having meditated, but still brain-on-wide-awake.

I have trouble falling asleep and my husband has trouble staying asleep. this app has helped both of us so distinctly improve our sleep it almost makes me want to cry how simple and joyful a solution it was. We now welcome what we call the “Sweet this app Man” into our room every night to take us to glorious Dream Town. Cannot thank you enough for creating Pzizz, this app.

by Regek

This application essentially generates guided meditation sessions. It's a bit of a learned skill, but pretty fast to pick up. I find it helps me clear my mind from all the clutter which builds up over the day.

I finally decided to subscribe to Pro ... and was greeted with a page to create an account *after I paid*. I’m not interested in creating an account. Even though I’ve paid through Pzizz Store, I can’t use any of the premium features without it. So I guess I just paid for nothing?

by Djagain

I have had sleep issues for the last 15 years and this has changed my life. It was always very difficult to fall asleep, usually took hours. And I always had to be listening to something. I’ve used a bunch of different apps ASMR, nature sounds, white noise. And while they helped, this app really works every night and within minutes. I don’t know exactly how it does it, but I cannot tell you how grateful I am! I never thought I would ever wake up refreshed ever again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!