# Retrace vs SleepHack

The clearest difference is ads: Retrace at none against SleepHack's shown. Retrace also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). SleepHack's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retrace sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SleepHack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SleepHack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrace has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Retrace ships an update every 5 months, SleepHack every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrace | SleepHack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrace/id1455656054/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleephack-hack-your-sleep/id6756525549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [reid holmes](https://appshunter.io/developer/487309955) | [SMB Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169078419) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrace/id1455656054)

Record GPS logs for outdoor activities like hiking, running, and biking. View distance, speed, and elevation changes on simple displays or a map. Share your tracks online or allow loved ones to track your progress anonymously.

**Highlights:** Record GPS activity logs, Display distance, speed, and elevation, Map and grid-based views, Elevation profiles with waypoints, Offline map tile caching, Extensive sharing options, Optional anonymous online tracking, GPX and KML export/import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Licence | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forever License | $6.99 | one-time |


### SleepHack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleephack-hack-your-sleep/id6756525549)

This app uses adaptive binaural frequencies and an intelligent sleep engine to optimize your sleep cycles for deeper rest and improved performance. It offers performance-first sleep tracking and a smart alarm to wake you at the optimal moment.

**Highlights:** Adaptive binaural frequencies, Intelligent sleep engine, Performance-first sleep tracking, Smart alarm, Deep sleep enhancement modes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrace free?

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

### Is SleepHack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retrace or SleepHack?

SleepHack is rated higher. Retrace averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SleepHack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Retrace or SleepHack have ads?

SleepHack shows ads; Retrace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retrace or SleepHack?

Retrace ships an update every 5 months, and SleepHack every 6 days. Most recently, Retrace was updated on October 12, 2026 and SleepHack on October 6, 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.*