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The Nodding Off library on iPhone

Bedtime stories for grown-ups

Slow, gentle stories about how the world really works, read aloud at bedtime.

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Read Along showing a story's text in the dark, with the current sentence lit

Read along in the dark

The words follow the voice, one sentence at a time. Coming in the next beta.

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The sleep timer menu in the player

Stops when you do

Set a sleep timer by the minute, or to the end of a chapter or the story.

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Sound controls in Settings

Mix your own quiet

Story, soft music and night air, in any mix, each at its own level.

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A story page with its two narrators

Choose who reads to you

Switch narrators any time, and the new voice picks up right where the last one left off.

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Made for falling asleep

Stories to start with

Questions

How much does it cost?

After a 7-day free trial, a subscription is $49.99 a year or $4.99 a month.

Is anything free?

Yes. The Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa is free, and so are the music and night air.

Can I cancel any time?

Yes. Cancel in your iPhone’s Settings at least 24 hours before your trial or renewal date. You keep access until the period you’ve paid for ends.

How long are the stories?

Every story runs at least 25 minutes, in both voices.

Is it made with AI?

Yes. Stories are written and illustrated with AI tools, then edited by people. The narrators are AI voices.

Does it work with the screen locked?

Yes. Stories keep playing with your phone locked, and you can pause or skip from the Lock Screen.

Can I read the story as well as hear it?

Yes, in the next beta. Read Along shows the words and follows the voice, one sentence at a time.

Does it work with Apple Watch?

In the next beta, Your nights can read sleep from Apple Health, which your Apple Watch or another tracker may write to. It’s off until you turn it on, and the app doesn’t save your sleep data or send it to us. Trackers estimate sleep, and this isn’t medical advice.

Do I need an account?

No. There’s nothing to sign up for. Apple handles your subscription.