# Polyphasic sleep — Sleep less. Stay productive.

> App for managing polyphasic sleep schedules and optimizing awake time. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexey Kuzovkov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyphasic-sleep/id1080986131 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexey Kuzovkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/609817364)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Russian
- Released: 2016-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyphasic-sleep/id1080986131/reviews.md

## What is Polyphasic sleep?

The most valuable resource in the modern world is time, a third of which we spend on sleeping. However, you can increase your awake time up to 22 hours by sleeping more than once a day at regular intervals. This kind of sleep is called polyphasic sleep. 

This app allows you to choose from different polyphasic sleep schedules. After that it will remind you when it's time to go to sleep, and will wake you up on time. 

Sleep schedules you can choose from:
Biphasic — 5-7 hours during the night and 20 minutes during the day (3 variants)
Segmented  (2 variants)
Dual-Core Sleep (4 variants)
Triphasic (2 variants)
Everyman — 1.5-3.5 hours during the night and 20 minutes during the day for 3 times (3 variants)
Dymaxion — 30 minutes for 4 times a day (2 variants)
Uberman — 20 minutes for 6 times a day

## Key features

- Choose from multiple polyphasic sleep schedules
- Receive sleep and wake-up reminders
- Biphasic sleep options
- Everyman sleep schedule
- Dymaxion sleep schedule
- Uberman sleep schedule

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Polyphasic sleep?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Clean, minimalist design
- ⏰ Effective alarm and notification system
- 🔧 Easy schedule customization and shifting
- 💪 Helps users manage polyphasic sleep effectively
- 🎯 Focused functionality without unnecessary bloat
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages
- ⭐ Reliable core feature execution

**Cons**

- 🐛 Outdated codebase (5+ years without updates)
- 💰 Aggressive paywall for basic features
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 📱 Incompatible with modern iOS features
- ⚠️ Alarm doesn't work with Do Not Disturb mode
- 🕐 Daylight Saving Time handling issues
- ❌ No way to disable/turn off alarms
- 🔐 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🎵 Limited alarm sound options
- 📊 Missing sleep tracking features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alarms produce only notifications, not actual sounds
- Do Not Disturb mode silences alarms
- Daylight Saving Time causes display and timing issues
- Vibration toggle disables alarm sounds
- Premium purchase verification fails repeatedly
- Purchase restoration not working properly
- App crashes during purchase restoration
- Incorrect Everyman schedule definitions
- Potential privacy breach causing SMS spam
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive

**Most requested features**

- Apple Health integration
- Apple Watch app and complications
- Custom sleep schedule creation
- Ability to snooze or delay naps
- Sleep cycle total hours display
- Multiple preset templates
- Sleep tracking and analytics
- Pre-sleep reminder notifications
- Pause/disable entire app functionality
- Custom alarm sounds from music library
- Adaptation plan templates
- Educational content within app
- Sleep quality rating after naps
- Volume control settings
- Dual core and other advanced schedules
- Widget support for home screen
- Time zone adjustment capability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyphasic-sleep/id1080986131/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Excellent, but Becoming Outdated

*2025-11-19, version 3.1*

This app is the OG polyphasic app. Still top dog. But it hasn’t been updated in 5 years at the time of this review. It could definitely use some polish to work better with the contemporary OS.

### 5/5 — BEST APP FOR POLISLEEPERS.

*2024-02-27*

Best app by far.

### 5/5 — Parfait

*2024-01-24*

Simple, efficace, il y a tout ce qu’il faut, c’est jolie et ça marche parfaitement, ne changez rien l’appli est parfaite

### 3/5 — Everyman

*2023-12-05, version 3.1*

Your Everyman schedules are completely wrong. Basic Everyman I is 11 PM (23:00) to 5 AM, with 1 nap from 1 PM (13:00) to 1:20 PM (13:20). Everyman II is 11 PM to 3:30 AM, 8 - 8:20 AM, and 2:30 - 2:50 PM. More info can be found on polyphasic.net.

### 5/5 — I love this app!

*2023-10-03*

Great app, great UI. Next time I get paid I'm buyin the subscription.

### 1/5 — Not worth the premium

*2023-09-03, version 3.1*

Better set up manual alarms. 
Its UI QUALITY IS INADIQUATE

### 3/5 — Almost perfect

*2023-05-10*

No easy way to turn off alarm entirely that I’ve found

### 1/5 — Paywall junk

*2023-04-15*

Worthless

### 5/5 — 12 Hour time and some more features

*2023-02-17, version 3.1*

Great job on the app.  Please update, at least keep it compatible with the latest stuff just in case some future OS update could break the app.

### 4/5 — Hi

*2023-02-05, version 3.1*

First thanks for making this app. It’s going to definitely help with my polyphasic sleep cycle.

What I would like to say is that I think if you got this to sync with apple’s health app… I think it could go a long way with helping those of us who have a different t sleep cycle.

Thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about Polyphasic sleep

### What is polyphasic sleep?

Polyphasic sleep is a sleep pattern where an individual sleeps multiple times a day at regular intervals, rather than one consolidated block. The goal is to increase awake time and potentially enhance productivity by reducing total sleep duration.

### What sleep schedules are available?

The app offers a variety of schedules including Biphasic, Segmented, Dual-Core Sleep, Triphasic, Everyman, Dymaxion, and Uberman. Each schedule has multiple variants to suit different needs and preferences.

### How does the app help with sleep?

The application provides reminders for when it's time to go to sleep and when to wake up, based on your chosen polyphasic schedule. This helps users adhere to their new sleep patterns consistently.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or customization options beyond the basic functionality.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is designed for individuals who want to maximize their awake time and productivity by experimenting with different sleep patterns. It's particularly useful for those interested in polyphasic sleep methodologies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2020-04-27

— Color themes
— Fixes and improvements

### 3.0.1 — 2020-04-02

— Redesigned settings screen
— Now the proximity sensor is used. Just put your phone face down without locking it and you will not miss the alarm clock

### 3.0 — 2020-04-01

— Redesigned settings screen
— Now the proximity sensor is used. Just put your phone face down without locking it and you will not miss the alarm clock

### 2.3 — 2019-04-07

— Full version users can now create custom sleeping plans
— Fixes and improvements

### 2.2.2 — 2018-10-24

New sleeping schedule added:
Tesla

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## Related topics

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