Comparison

RISE vs GoVida

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RISE

This app helps you understand and improve your sleep by tracking sleep debt and energy levels. It offers personalized recommendations, circadian rhythm insights, and integrates with various health devices to guide you toward better sleep habits and increased energy.

Highlights
  • Sleep debt tracking
  • Energy level monitoring
  • Circadian rhythm analysis
  • Personalized sleep recommendations
  • Integration with health trackers
  • Smart alarm clock
  • Sleep knowledge library
Features
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Join over 10 million users! Become a better sleeper and morning person thanks to 100 years of sleep science with RISE, the only sleep tracker that also measures your sleep debt and energy levels. Recommended by the Sleep Foundation and trusted by teams in the NFL, MLB, and NBA, and top Fortune 500 companies, RISE makes it easy to improve your sleep and energy. But RISE is more than a sleep and energy tracker. Users can access widgets, calendar integration, sleeping sounds, meditation guides, smart alarm clocks, habit reminders, and a sleep knowledge library. FROM THE RISE COMMUNITY *** Chase M. "RISE helped me understand how vital sleep truly is. In only a few weeks, I found myself more focused, energetic, and productive at work." *** Becky G. "I could see where sleep debt was causing issues, like temper short, not comprehending things, moving slowly.
 I had an epiphany... I'm getting 45min more sleep on average than I was before RISE." UNLOCK BETTER SLEEP Tired of the age-old "eight hours of shut-eye" advice? Go beyond buying a new mattress or pillow and discover the life-changing concept of Sleep Debt. Scientifically proven to be a vital factor in your well-being, a low Sleep Debt can improve your life quality and even your longevity—while high Sleep Debt can cause fatigue and harm your health. RISE calculates your Sleep Debt, helps you understand its impact on your energy, and guides you on how to lower it by improving sleeping habits. Learn about your melatonin window, when to prioritize sleep, and understand the real cost of those late nights—and how you can benefit from naps. PERSONALIZED SLEEP TRACKER Do you find your mind racing when your head hits the pillow? Can’t stop doom-scrolling on your phone? Feeling fatigued all day? Based on your sleep data, circadian rhythm and research, we’ll make recommendations that fit your needs and guide you toward healthier habits. RISE will get you in bed on time, guide you when you can’t sleep, reduce the times you wake up at night, and make you feel less groggy in the morning. DISCOVER YOUR CIRCADIAN RHYTHM We all have an internal brain clock, our circadian rhythm, it signals to our body when to be alert or go into recovery mode. Everyone is unique, from when we perform our best to when we should sleep and wake up. We use advanced algorithms to find your optimal sleep windows. You’ll gain insight into your circadian rhythm and energy levels, helping you plan for a productive day. Sleeping refuels energy, and 83% of RISE users feel more energy in a week or less. AUTOMATICALLY TRACK SLEEP Through our integration with Apple Health, Apple Watch, Fitbit, Oura, and data from other sleep trackers on your phone, like Sleep Cycle and ShutEye, RISE can determine the hours of sleep you get every night, sleep debt, the number of steps you take each day, as well as data from other activities that affect your sleep pattern. WHY WE STARTED RISE We want to help get ahead of the Insufficient Sleep Epidemic (CDC, 2014) we're experiencing, which has been increasing since 1985. This Epidemic has led to elevated mortality rates (Cappuccio, 2010) as well as underperformance in most aspects of life (RAND, 2016). Today, we look at sleep as a luxury. RISE strives to create a world where healthy sleep is a necessity. Subscription pricing & terms RISE offers auto-renewing yearly subscriptions to provide unlimited access to all premium features. There’s also a limited-time free trial of 7 days to explore the premium features for free. A Paid Subscription (or free trial) is required to access the content of the app. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your App Store account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Go to your Profile or App Store settings to manage your subscription. Terms of Service available at: bit.ly/rise-sleep-app-tos

About

GoVida

This app encourages physical and mental wellbeing by rewarding users with points for activities like steps, meditation, and healthy habits. Points can be redeemed for rewards from affiliate partners or donated to charities. It also facilitates team challenges and integrates with health tracking devices.

Highlights
  • Earn points for physical activities
  • Access mental wellbeing programs
  • Redeem points for rewards
  • Support charities
  • Participate in team challenges
  • Integrates with Health App, Fitbit, Strava
Features
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Make wellbeing rewarding with GoVida. GoVida is the employee wellbeing app designed to inspire healthier, happier habits through engaging challenges, activities and rewards. Move, earn and get rewarded Earn GoVida points for looking after your wellbeing. Get rewarded for everyday activities including walking, running, cycling and other physical activities, as well as engaging with a range of wellbeing experiences. Take part in fun wellbeing challenges Join individual and team challenges, track your progress, compete alongside colleagues and work together towards shared goals. From step challenges and virtual journeys to activities supporting all aspects of wellbeing, there’s something for everyone. Support your mental wellbeing Explore resources designed to support your mental fitness, including relaxation and meditation, resilience, emotional intelligence and more. Build healthier habits Access wellbeing content covering healthy eating, sleep, exercise and other areas to help you make positive changes that last. Turn wellbeing into rewards Earn GoVida points through eligible wellbeing activities and redeem them for a range of rewards, including digital gift cards, experiences and more. Make your activity count Connect GoVida with your phone or tracker to bring your activity into GoVida automatically. Make a difference Turn your wellbeing activities into something even more meaningful by supporting charitable causes through GoVida. Whether you're taking on a team challenge, building a healthier habit or working towards your next reward, GoVida makes looking after your wellbeing more engaging, social and rewarding. Move more. Feel better.

Screenshots

RISE4 screens
GoVida4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RISE at 4.7 against GoVida's 3.0. RISE also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (74K vs 4). GoVida's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RISE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GoVida asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RISE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RISE has 74K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of RISE's written reviews are positive against 81% of GoVida's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RISE ships an update every 2 days, GoVida every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
RISE versus GoVida: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRISEGoVida
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (74K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRise Science IncPropel Wellbeing Ltd

Customer experience

RISE

All ratings73,824 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews3,337 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative42.2%

GoVida

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

RISE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Alarm not working consistently
  • Sleep data not syncing accurately
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add monthly subscription option
  • Improve manual sleep data editing
  • Integrate with more fitness trackers
  • Provide better support for shift workers
  • Add ability to track naps and their impact

GoVida

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RISE

Subscriptions10
  • Sleep Improvement Membership$9.991 Month
  • AI Expert Access7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Sleep Improvement Membership7 Days trial$35.991 Year
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  • Sleep Improvement Membership1 Month trial$35.991 Year
  • Sleep Improvement Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Sleep Improvement Membership14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Sleep Improvement Membership1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Sleep & Energy Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Sleep Improvement Membership1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Sleep Improvement Membership$69.991 Year
None

GoVida

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RISE free?
RISE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoVida free?
GoVida is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RISE or GoVida?
RISE is rated higher. RISE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while GoVida averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do RISE or GoVida have ads?
RISE shows ads; GoVida does not.
Which is updated more often, RISE or GoVida?
RISE ships an update every 2 days, and GoVida every 4 weeks. Most recently, RISE was updated on November 11, 2026 and GoVida on November 7, 2026.

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