# Sleep⋆ vs Sleep Tracker, Recorder

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sleep⋆ at free with in-app purchases against Sleep Tracker, Recorder's subscription. Sleep Tracker, Recorder's advantage is review sentiment (24% vs 8%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 135). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep⋆ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sleep Tracker, Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sleep⋆ against 4.5 for Sleep Tracker, Recorder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Tracker, Recorder has 1.1K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of Sleep⋆'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Sleep Tracker, Recorder's.

Sleep⋆ ships an update monthly, Sleep Tracker, Recorder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep⋆ | Sleep Tracker, Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep/id1438502087/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder/id1560960220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **24.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 126 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/583901247) | [Healive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560960222) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep⋆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep/id1438502087)

Improve your sleep with calming sounds, stories, and personalized plans. Features a gentle alarm and sleep tracker to help you wake up refreshed and establish a better sleep routine.

**Highlights:** 70+ sleep stories and sounds, Personalized sleep plans, Gentle alarm clock, ASMR and delta waves, Sleep tracking, Low light interface

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Membership 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership 6 Months | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Membership 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership 1 Year | $119.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


### Sleep Tracker, Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder/id1560960220)

This app helps you fall asleep faster with soothing soundscapes and meditations. It also tracks your sleep quality, records snoring, and features a smart alarm to wake you gently. Analyze your sleep patterns to improve rest and daytime focus.

**Highlights:** White noise and sleep meditations, Soundscapes for focus and relaxation, Snoring and sleep disturbance recording, Offline sleep analysis, Smart alarm for gentle wake-ups, Sleep quality monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium（Limited Offer） | $29.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Free Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Sleep tracking
- 🎵 Music and audiobooks
- 📊 Sleep data reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Limited free features
- 🔴 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm issues
- Inconsistent data recording
- Subscription billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved sleep tracking accuracy
- More affordable pricing options
- Better customer support and refund policy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep⋆ free?

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

### Is Sleep Tracker, Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sleep⋆ or Sleep Tracker, Recorder?

Sleep⋆ is rated higher. Sleep⋆ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Sleep Tracker, Recorder averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Sleep⋆ or Sleep Tracker, Recorder have ads?

Neither Sleep⋆ nor Sleep Tracker, Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep⋆ or Sleep Tracker, Recorder?

Sleep⋆ ships an update monthly, and Sleep Tracker, Recorder fortnightly. Most recently, Sleep⋆ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sleep Tracker, Recorder on October 11, 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.*