I downloaded several apps for my chronic insomnia. This one & Sleep Soundly help me sleep most of the time, both relax me. As for the end of this where he wakes you up, I always turn the volume down so low, I can't hear a lot of the words. It's more the tone of voice that relaxes me. Of course I'm always laying down, it's for sleep. For me, it's a tool. I didn't expect these to work but was desperate. This guys tone of voice is soothing . I sometimes listen to the words, but that's not the most helpful part. The main thing is to relax. I always think I'm not going to fall asleep & then I wake up & realize I was sleeping & the iPhone is silent, no app playing. Last nite I paid the 99 cents or whatever it is do I can turn off the intro