# RISE vs Black Box Creative LLC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black Box Creative LLC at none against RISE's 15. Black Box Creative LLC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 15.1). RISE's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RISE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Black Box Creative LLC asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | RISE | Black Box Creative LLC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-sleep-tracker/id1453884781/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **9.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Science Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/939913913) | [Black Box Creative Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643945912) |

## What reviewers say

### RISE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-sleep-tracker/id1453884781)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #65 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and improve your sleep quality and energy levels using scientific principles. It tracks sleep debt, analyzes your circadian rhythm, and offers personalized recommendations to help you become a better sleeper and morning person.

**Highlights:** Sleep debt calculation, Circadian rhythm analysis, Personalized sleep recommendations, Automatic sleep tracking via integrations, Sleep knowledge library, Smart alarm clock, Habit reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Expert Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $60.99 | per month |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $61.99 | per month |
| Sleep & Energy Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| RISE Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
- 📊 Helpful data insights
- 🔍 Detailed sleep analysis
- ⏰ Effective sleep scheduling
- 🧠 Improves sleep habits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Inaccurate sleep time tracking
- 🔌 Battery drain issues
- 🤖 Buggy app functionality
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing pricing options

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Black Box Creative LLC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-box-creative-llc/id1643945910)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RISE free?

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

### Is Black Box Creative LLC free?

Black Box Creative LLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RISE or Black Box Creative LLC have ads?

RISE shows ads; Black Box Creative LLC does not.

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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.*