# Sleep Tracker vs SunUp Reminder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SunUp Reminder at 100% against Sleep Tracker's 49%. SunUp Reminder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Sleep Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SunUp Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

SunUp Reminder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Tracker has 8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Sleep Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of SunUp Reminder's.

Sleep Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, SunUp Reminder daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Tracker | SunUp Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder-sound/id1551928101/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunup-reminder/id6449208224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) | [Jan van Rensburg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688121173) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder-sound/id1551928101)

This intelligent sleep assistant helps you understand your sleep patterns with detailed analysis and recordings of snoring or sleep talking. It offers a library of relaxation tools, including meditation and sleep stories, to improve sleep quality and features a smart alarm to help you wake up refreshed.

**Highlights:** Sleep cycle analysis, Snore and sleep talk recording, Meditation and sleep stories, Soothing sounds and white noise, Smart alarm clock, Sleep notes and mood logging, Apple Health sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Purchase | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Purchase | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Purchase | $19.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Purchase | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual Purchase | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works now and user loves it
- 👍 Great app, fully genuine sleep tracker
- 👍 Helps user sleep better
- 👍 Gives insight into sleep quality
- 👍 Accurate most of the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate, doesn't record wake-ups
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Recordings are just static
- 🐛 Doesn't always record sleep accurately

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings only allow 3 free clips
- Doesn't record wake-ups and movements accurately
- Alarm doesn't always work
- Charges during free trial period

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter out white noise and record actual sleep-talk/snoring
- Option to disable bedtime feature for shift workers
- Integration with smart home devices to adjust sleep environment
- Social sleep challenges with friends
- Personalized sleep coaching


### SunUp Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunup-reminder/id6449208224)

Automates a key habit recommended by Dr. Andrew Huberman: getting morning sunlight. It sends precise, location-based sunrise reminders to help you establish a healthy circadian rhythm and improve sleep.

**Highlights:** Precise sunrise reminders based on GPS, Automatic adjustment for seasonal shifts, Offline scheduling for a week, Streak tracking for habit building, Optional evening reminder, Sun radial visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Tracker free?

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

### Is SunUp Reminder free?

SunUp Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Tracker or SunUp Reminder?

SunUp Reminder is rated higher. Sleep Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while SunUp Reminder averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sleep Tracker or SunUp Reminder have ads?

Sleep Tracker shows ads; SunUp Reminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep Tracker or SunUp Reminder?

Sleep Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and SunUp Reminder daily. Most recently, Sleep Tracker was updated on November 8, 2026 and SunUp Reminder on November 3, 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.*