Comparison

RISE vs Primal Instinct

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 improve sleep and energy levels by tracking sleep debt and circadian rhythms. It offers personalized recommendations, guided meditations, and smart alarms based on sleep science.

Highlights
  • Sleep debt calculation
  • Energy level tracking
  • Circadian rhythm insights
  • Personalized sleep recommendations
  • 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

Primal Instinct

Manage your membership, sign up for new classes, and track your progress. Earn rewards and stay updated with push notifications. This app simplifies your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • New member sign-up
  • Account management
  • Class scheduling
  • Rewards program
  • Push notifications
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Welcome to Primal Instinct the App! This app facilitates new member sign-up and account management for current members, offering a variety of features including the ability to sign up for a membership, schedule classes, earn rewards, manage account, receive push notifications, and more!

Screenshots

RISE4 screens
Primal Instinct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Primal Instinct at none against RISE's 15. Primal Instinct also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0.0 vs 15.1). RISE's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 1) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Primal Instinct asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Primal Instinct holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RISE has 72K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
RISE versus Primal Instinct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRISEPrimal Instinct
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (72K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings72K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS15.111.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRise Science IncPrimal Instinct LLC

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

Primal Instinct

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

RISE

Subscriptions12
  • Sleep Improvement Membership$9.991 Month
  • AI Expert Access7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Sleep Improvement Membership7 Days trial$35.991 Year
Show 9 more
  • 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 Improvement Membership7 Days trial$60.991 Month
  • Sleep Improvement Membership$61.991 Month
  • Sleep & Energy Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Sleep Improvement Membership1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Sleep Improvement Membership$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • RISE Lifetime Access$149.99
None

Primal Instinct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RISE free?
RISE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Primal Instinct free?
Primal Instinct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RISE or Primal Instinct?
Primal Instinct is rated higher. RISE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Primal Instinct averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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