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24 alternatives to Nerugaku
Science-Based Sleep Learning App
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Nerugaku launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Sleepytales▲822Have AI read and write personalized bedtime stories
2024 · sleepytale.com · its alternatives →
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Hypnopedia▲300A new way to enhance your mental health and motivation
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Sleepagotchi▲342Gameify sleep to improve millions of lives
2022 · sleepagotchi.com · its alternatives →
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Naptick AI▲478Al sleep companion that helps fall asleep without struggle
May 2026 · launch.naptick.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, it’s been 8 years since I posted on here about the launch of my Japanese dictionary app Nihongo [0] and I’m finally back with a new app: Nihongo Lessons! Think of Nihongo Lessons as the textbook to Nihongo’s dictionary. It’s an app for learning Japanese, specifically made for learners who are serious about becoming fluent, and want a guided set of content that will help them efficiently acquire vocabulary and grammar. The project came about when Adam Shapiro of Japanese Level Up (Jalup) [1] announced last April that he was shutting Jalup down. As a fan of Adam’s work I was bummed to…
2022 · lessons.nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →
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Actually learn a new language without any of the fuss
2024 · airlearn.com · its alternatives →
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Shleep▲143Learn to sleep better for a healthier & productive life
2018 · elsvanderhelm.com · its alternatives →
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Snoozemaker▲79Sleep and mindfulness, made easy with a virtual guide
2021 · snoozemaker.com · its alternatives →
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lwlnow▲167I’m thrilled to introduce lwlnow, a web app designed to assist language learners in enhancing their listening, vocabulary, and writing skills through dictation-based practice—a technique that is both versatile and impactful. Why we developed it: Most language apps focus on passive learning or game-like memorization techniques. However, true fluency emerges when you train your brain to understand native speech and respond accurately. Dictation stands out as one of the most effective yet underappreciated methods for skill-building: You listen to a native sentence. You type exactly what you…
2025 · lwlnow.com · its alternatives →
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MUJI to Sleep▲100An App to Support Your Sleep Whenever and Wherever You Are
2014 · its alternatives →
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SleepCycle▲112A bio-alarm clock that analyzes your sleep pattern
2014 · sleepcycle.com · its alternatives →
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Mainichi▲133Learn Japanese, one prefecture at a time.
Jul 2026 · mainichiapp.com · its alternatives →
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LingoTime▲76Language learning anywhere: from Apple Watch to the Mac
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Dreamio▲70Get better sleep with yoga nidra & noise masking soundscapes
2021 · dreamio.org · its alternatives →
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Bambú 2.0▲88Sleep stories, meditation and journal for Spanish speakers.
2020 · appbambu.com · its alternatives →
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