# Sleep vs SleepWell

The clearest difference is monetization model: SleepWell at free with in-app purchases against Sleep's subscription. SleepWell also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (82% vs 60%). Sleep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 278). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SleepWell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SleepWell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep has 9.8K ratings behind it against 278, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Sleep's written reviews are positive against 82% of SleepWell's.

Sleep ships an update every 3 weeks, SleepWell every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep | SleepWell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep/id1447478883/reviews) | **[4.7 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepwell-sleep-tracker/id6739873536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 278 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 61 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Trinh Mai Luong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763384680) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep/id1447478883)

Drift off to sleep with a variety of soothing content, including narrated stories, guided meditations, and ambient sounds. Manage stress and anxiety to improve sleep quality and establish a consistent bedtime routine.

**Highlights:** Bedtime stories, Sleep meditations, Extensive sound library, Fade out timer, Bedtime reminder

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle - Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle - No Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Help fall asleep | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bundle - Weekly - Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Bundle - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro with Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Relaxing and calming sounds
- 🌟 Customizable sound mixing
- 🕰️ Sleep timer feature
- 🌊 Variety of nature/ambient sounds
- 📚 Soothing bedtime stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive premium subscription cost
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🙄 Aggressive upselling for premium
- 🔇 Subpar quality of some free sounds
- 🤖 Robotic/unnatural narration in stories

**Reported bugs**

- Sound playback stops when screen is locked
- Frequent app crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free sound options
- Ability to save custom sound mixes
- Integration with smart home devices
- Offline mode for sound playback
- Personalized sleep tracking and analysis


### SleepWell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepwell-sleep-tracker/id6739873536)

Enhance your sleep with soothing sounds, personalized tracking, and smart features. Fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling refreshed with detailed insights and tips to optimize your sleep routine.

**Highlights:** Sleep Sounds library, Relaxing Music, Sleep Tracking & Analysis, Sleep Sound Recording, Sleep Tips & Advice, Smart Alarm

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-renewing | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Auto-renewing | $29.99 | per year |
| Life Subscription | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with sleep
- 👍 Calming and peaceful sounds
- 👍 Useful for hard sleepers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with waking up
- 🐛 Inability to listen to sounds
- 💡 Need for VIP/paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Not allowing waking up
- Not tracking sleep

**Requested features**

- Free sleep tracking
- More sound options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep free?

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

### Is SleepWell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sleep or SleepWell?

SleepWell is rated higher. Sleep averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while SleepWell averages 4.7 from 278 ratings.

### Do Sleep or SleepWell have ads?

SleepWell shows ads; Sleep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep or SleepWell?

Sleep ships an update every 3 weeks, and SleepWell every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sleep was updated on October 24, 2026 and SleepWell on October 22, 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.*