# SleepMatic vs CakeWalkRun

The clearest difference is price: CakeWalkRun at Free against SleepMatic's $1.99. CakeWalkRun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). SleepMatic's advantage is ratings volume (8.8K vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

CakeWalkRun is free to download; SleepMatic costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CakeWalkRun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SleepMatic has 8.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SleepMatic ships an update every 3 weeks, CakeWalkRun every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SleepMatic | CakeWalkRun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepmatic-sleep-tracker/id1179236591/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cakewalkrun/id6749461260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vimo Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/726289669) | [Tim Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/318489871) |

## What reviewers say

### SleepMatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepmatic-sleep-tracker/id1179236591)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Automatically track your sleep cycles and naps using your Apple Watch. Wake up to detailed sleep analysis, including when you fall asleep and wake up. Log your sleep patterns with notes and hashtags to identify trends and factors affecting your rest.

**Highlights:** Automatic sleep tracking, All-day and nap tracking, Tunable detection sensitivity, Detailed sleep analysis, Add notes and hashtags, Manual sleep editing, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring sleep patterns
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple Health
- 👍 Detailed sleep data and insights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate sleep detection
- 🐛 Crashes when viewing trends
- 🐛 Fails to detect some wake-ups
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Difficult to customize settings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to view previous sleep data
- Inconsistent sleep tracking, sometimes registers inactivity as sleep
- Fails to sync sleep data to Apple Health on some occasions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually edit sleep data
- Improve trend and history visualization
- Implement automatic bedtime/wake up detection
- Provide more customization options


### CakeWalkRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cakewalkrun/id6749461260)

This fitness app helps you track walks, runs, hikes, and rides. It motivates you to achieve personal records with detailed stats and a supportive community. Follow training plans and celebrate every milestone.

**Highlights:** GPS workout tracking, Apple Health import, Personal record tracking, Training plan guidance, Community leaderboards, PR badge achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SleepMatic free?

SleepMatic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CakeWalkRun free?

CakeWalkRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SleepMatic or CakeWalkRun?

CakeWalkRun is rated higher. SleepMatic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while CakeWalkRun averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SleepMatic or CakeWalkRun have ads?

Neither SleepMatic nor CakeWalkRun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SleepMatic or CakeWalkRun?

SleepMatic ships an update every 3 weeks, and CakeWalkRun every 4 days. Most recently, SleepMatic was updated on October 24, 2026 and CakeWalkRun on October 20, 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.*