# Hatch Sleep vs MacroVision

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MacroVision at 100% against Hatch Sleep's 9%. MacroVision also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Hatch Sleep's advantage is ratings volume (62K vs 20) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hatch Sleep sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MacroVision sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MacroVision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hatch Sleep has 62K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Hatch Sleep's written reviews are positive against 100% of MacroVision's.

Hatch Sleep ships an update weekly, MacroVision every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hatch Sleep | MacroVision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-sleep/id1158048301/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrovision-macro-tracker/id6762096873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 893 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hatch Baby, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/976334465) | [Jennifer Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872256333) |

## What reviewers say

### Hatch Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-sleep/id1158048301)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #35 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #168 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app helps users of all ages achieve better sleep through a smart bedside device. It offers customizable sunrise alarms, soothing sounds, and sleep cues to establish restful routines from sunset to sunrise. Features vary by device, including portable options with backup batteries.

**Highlights:** Sunrise alarm clock, Soothing sleep sounds, Customizable routines, Sleep cues for children, Portable backup battery, Nightlight functionality

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.89 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.89 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $48.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $48.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Gentle light and sound options
- ⏰ Programmable routines and alarms
- 🔌 Convenient app control
- 🌳 Variety of natural sounds
- 🌟 Customizable light colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow app performance and connectivity issues
- 🔒 Restricted access to features without subscription
- 🔁 Inconsistent and unreliable device behavior
- 🧠 Confusing and unintuitive app interface
- 🔇 Limited sound and music options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Unexpected device disconnections and resets
- Inconsistent behavior of light and sound settings
- Issues with saved routines and preferences

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload custom sounds and music
- More granular control over light and sound settings
- Integration with smart home platforms and voice assistants
- Improved app responsiveness and reliability
- Easier device management and multi-user support


### MacroVision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macrovision-macro-tracker/id6762096873)

Effortlessly track your daily food intake in seconds with advanced AI features like receipt and plate scanning. Quickly log meals from restaurants, groceries, or home-cooked recipes to stay consistent with your nutrition goals.

**Highlights:** AI Plate Scanner, Receipt Scanner, Smart Food Search, Barcode Scanning, Favorites & Quick Relog, Analytics & Progress Tracking, Personalized Macro Goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MacroVision Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| MacroVision Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| MacroVision Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MacroVision Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hatch Sleep free?

Hatch Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MacroVision free?

MacroVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hatch Sleep or MacroVision?

MacroVision is rated higher. Hatch Sleep averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while MacroVision averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Hatch Sleep or MacroVision have ads?

Neither Hatch Sleep nor MacroVision shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hatch Sleep or MacroVision?

Hatch Sleep ships an update weekly, and MacroVision every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hatch Sleep was updated on October 14, 2026 and MacroVision on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*