Comparison

Wesper vs Screen Time

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

Head to head
About

Wesper

This app works with a wireless sleep analysis tool to help you understand and improve your sleep quality. It tracks metrics like breathing, snoring, and heart rate, providing actionable insights from sleep specialists to help you feel more rested.

Highlights
  • Sleep analysis with wireless patches
  • Tracks snoring, respiration, and heart rate
  • Provides actionable sleep insights
  • Sleep position time lapse animation
  • Immediate sleep report generation
Features
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BETTER SLEEP AT YOUR FINGERTIPS The Wesper app pairs with Wesper's wireless at home sleep analysis tool to help you improve your sleep. Irregular Breathing? Not feeling well-rested? Figure out the why's behind your restfulness, breathing, snoring hygiene and more. Implement actionable insights from our sleep specialists. Just connect your Wesper app to your Wesper patches via Bluetooth. SLEEP METRICS When paired with the Wesper patches, the Wesper app gives you insight into your: - Snoring - Respiration rate - Breathing - Heart rate Even see a time lapse animation of your sleeping positions so you know what works for you. IMMEDIATE RESULTS Your sleep report is ready when you wake up, no waiting necessary. ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS Discover actionable insights that you can implement before going to bed, right in the app. IMPORTANT USAGE INFORMATION Wesper is not a medical device, and is not approved or cleared for medical use by the FDA, or any other regulatory authority. It does not provide medical diagnosis, screening or any other clinical information. If you have any medical concerns while using this app, or in general, please seek a doctor's advice before making medical decisions.

About

Screen Time

Reduce nighttime screen time and build a healthier evening routine. Block distracting apps before bed with customizable commitment levels and track your progress with quick check-ins. Connect with friends for motivation and enjoy a calmer relationship with your phone at night.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps before bed
  • Customizable commitment levels (Lenient/Strict)
  • Build evening routines
  • Daily check-ins and personal insights
  • Track consistency and progress
  • Connect with friends for motivation
Features
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Sleep better by putting your phone down at night. Better Nights helps you reduce nighttime screen time, block distracting apps before bed, and build an evening routine you can actually maintain. BLOCK DISTRACTING APPS BEFORE BED Choose the apps that keep you scrolling and decide when your nightly protection begins. Better Nights helps create a clear boundary between screen time and sleep time. CHOOSE YOUR COMMITMENT LEVEL • Lenient Mode – Adds a quick typing task that gives you time to reconsider opening a blocked app • Strict Mode – Adds stronger barriers when you need extra help staying off your phone BUILD YOUR NIGHT ROUTINE Create a simple bedtime routine using manageable activities such as preparing a warm drink, tidying your bedroom, reading, or listening to an audiobook. QUICK CHECK-INS AND PERSONAL INSIGHTS • Complete your daily check-in in around 15 seconds • See how your habits relate to your sleep • Recognise patterns in your nightly routine • Track your consistency and progress over time • Receive supportive reminders without guilt STAY MOTIVATED TOGETHER Connect with friends, compare progress, and encourage each other to build healthier nighttime habits. BETTER NIGHTS IS MADE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO: • Stop doomscrolling before bed • Reduce nighttime screen time • Block distracting apps automatically • Build a consistent bedtime routine • Understand their sleep habits • Wake up feeling more prepared for the day • Replace late-night scrolling with healthier habits Start your free 7-day trial and build a calmer relationship with your phone at night. Continue afterwards with a flexible monthly or yearly subscription. Less screen time at night. More time for better sleep. Free 7-day trial • Monthly and yearly subscriptions available Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wesper4 screens
Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Time at 100% against Wesper's 31%. Screen Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5). Wesper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (104 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Screen Time sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Wesper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wesper has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Wesper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wesper ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Time every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wesper versus Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWesperScreen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (104 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB64 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTatch Inc.COLNIGHTD LTD

Customer experience

Wesper

All ratings97 ratings
Positive36.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive31.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative64.8%

Screen Time

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wesper

Reported bugs

56 issues
  • App crashes during the night
  • No resume option after crash
  • No feedback on data upload progress
  • Phone's screen auto-off interferes with app
  • Backup upload method broken
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  • Patch disconnected error forces restart
  • Video doesn't open after restart
  • App won't load
  • Won't recognize password
  • Access denied when resetting password
  • Data randomly deleted
  • Equipment wouldn't work
  • Impossible to start tests
  • Adhesive on pads not good
  • Finger oximeter data issue
  • Upload fails
  • Data stuck uploading
  • No way to restart upload
  • App frozen on upload screen
  • Pads don't have enough battery life
  • No way to charge pads
  • Constantly misses recordings
  • Constantly deletes recordings
  • No way to do anything in the app
  • Reports don't work
  • Data lost due to poorly designed app
  • No number to start test
  • No support phone answer
  • No report option
  • Tech support unresponsive
  • No way to schedule consultation
  • Scheduled zoom calls ignored
  • Useless automated email replies
  • App freezes when downloading
  • Downloading stuck at 94%
  • Cannot start back after restart
  • Delay in producing sleep report
  • Sleep report never comes
  • Didn't save report
  • Stuck on 'uploading your sleep data' at 0%
  • Logged out and data lost after force quit
  • App unstable
  • Loses entire nights of sleep data
  • Frozen on uploading screen
  • Doesn't seem to work on iPhone 12
  • Loses entire nights of data
  • Missing reports after update
  • Reports button missing in app
  • App would not upload data
  • Need to retake the test
  • Inconsistency is consistent
  • Don't place pads back on charger without uploading data
  • Finger thing loses data a lot
  • Takes almost a full day for report to come through
  • Pad adhesive not great
  • Woke up to pads coming off

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add resume option after crashes
  • Improve feedback on data upload progress
  • Provide clear instructions on app usage (e.g., keeping app open)
  • Allow charging of pads
  • Provide clearer terms of service
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  • Allow scheduling of consultations
  • Improve app stability

Screen Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wesper

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Screen Time

Subscriptions8
  • Better Nights Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Better Nights Week$3.997 Days
  • Better Nights Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
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  • Better Nights2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Better Nights Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Better Nights Yearly2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Better Nights2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Better Nights Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Wesper free?
Wesper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time free?
Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wesper or Screen Time?
Screen Time is rated higher. Wesper averages 2.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Screen Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wesper or Screen Time have ads?
Neither Wesper nor Screen Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wesper or Screen Time?
Wesper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wesper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Screen Time on October 25, 2026.

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