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5 vs 10 vs 15 Minutes: Choose the Session You Will Finish
A truthful comparison of Vagaloom's three session lengths, with five minutes as the complete Free default.
The comparison
| Length | Included in | A practical reason to choose it | What it does not mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | Free and Pro | You want one complete ritual with the smallest time commitment | A trial or shortened version |
| 10 minutes | Pro Lifetime | You have more time and prefer a slower transition | A guaranteed better night |
| 15 minutes | Pro Lifetime | You want the most spacious version of the same three phases | A stronger treatment or medical effect |
This is the shipped product model: Free includes unlimited complete 5-minute sessions and your three latest records. Pro Lifetime is one purchase that adds 10- and 15-minute options plus expanded history.
Where Vagaloom fits: every length follows Match, Transition, and Settle. The soundscape changes with elapsed time. An optional heart-rate snapshot can set the starting context, but it does not control the audio live.
Use a two-question rule
Ask yourself:
- How much uninterrupted time do I actually have?
- Which option feels easiest to begin without negotiating with myself?
If the honest answer is five minutes, choose five. Completion is more useful than selecting 15 and abandoning it halfway through.
Keep duration separate from outcome
Vagaloom records the length you chose and lets you reflect on how you felt afterward. That record can help you remember what you did. It cannot prove that one duration caused better sleep.
Avoid rules such as “15 minutes means I did bedtime correctly” or “five minutes is not enough.” The app deliberately makes the five-minute path complete.
A simple default
Use five minutes as the no-decision default. Move to 10 or 15 when you want more time, not because a chart or score tells you to. If a short routine becomes another performance test, it has lost the point.
Vagaloom is a wellness tool, not medical advice or treatment for insomnia.