Comparison

RISE vs AOK Sleep

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

AOK Sleep

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AOK Sleep is a simple, beautiful white noise and sleep sounds app. No account. No subscription. No bloat — just the sounds you need to fall asleep, stay asleep, and block out the world. **A sound library built for real sleepers.** Choose from noise colors (white, brown, pink, grey, violet), nature, home, and ambient sounds, plus binaural wave tracks and heartbeat sounds — 36 sounds and growing. Every sound loops seamlessly, so there's no jarring restart to pull you out of sleep. **Mix your perfect combination.** Layer up to three sounds together — rain and thunder, fan and white noise, whatever gets you there — with independent volume control for each. Save your favorite combos as Favorites and recall them with one tap. **Make it yours.** Light, Dark, or System theme, plus 12 accent colors — because your sleep sounds app should look the way you want it to. **Set it and forget it.** Built-in sleep timer with any duration or endless playback, so the sound stops on its own or plays all night. **Your data stays on your device.** No account required. No data collection. No ads. AOK Sleep is completely private — everything happens locally on your device. **One-time purchase, not a subscription.** Unlock the full 36-sound library, the mixer, and unlimited timer duration for a single one-time price. No recurring charges, ever. --- Download AOK Sleep and get the rest you actually need. ---

Screenshots

RISE4 screens
AOK Sleep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AOK Sleep at none against RISE's shown. RISE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AOK Sleep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RISE ships an update every 2 days, AOK Sleep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
RISE versus AOK Sleep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRISEAOK Sleep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (73K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings73K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB334 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRise Science IncAOK Labs Limited Liability Company

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

AOK Sleep

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
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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 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
1 purchases

AOK Sleep

One-time1
  • AOK Sleep Pro$2.99

Questions

Is RISE free?
RISE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AOK Sleep free?
AOK Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RISE or AOK Sleep have ads?
RISE shows ads; AOK Sleep does not.
Which is updated more often, RISE or AOK Sleep?
RISE ships an update every 2 days, and AOK Sleep every 2 months. Most recently, RISE was updated on November 3, 2026 and AOK Sleep on October 24, 2026.

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