# Sleep Tracker, Recorder vs Hotmoon

The clearest difference is rating: Sleep Tracker, Recorder at 4.5 against Hotmoon's 3.2. Sleep Tracker, Recorder also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 41) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hotmoon's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Tracker, Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hotmoon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sleep Tracker, Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Tracker, Recorder has 1.1K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Sleep Tracker, Recorder's written reviews are positive against 23% of Hotmoon's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Tracker, Recorder | Hotmoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder/id1560960220/reviews)** | [3.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotmoon/id1619035686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **24.4% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 199 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Healive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560960222) | [Ustellar Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451262106) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Tracker, Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder/id1560960220)

This app helps you fall asleep faster with soothing soundscapes and meditations. It also tracks your sleep quality, records snoring, and features a smart alarm to wake you gently. Analyze your sleep patterns to improve rest and daytime focus.

**Highlights:** White noise and sleep meditations, Soundscapes for focus and relaxation, Snoring and sleep disturbance recording, Offline sleep analysis, Smart alarm for gentle wake-ups, Sleep quality monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium（Limited Offer） | $29.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Free Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Sleep tracking
- 🎵 Music and audiobooks
- 📊 Sleep data reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Limited free features
- 🔴 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- 🔍 Poor customer support
- 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm issues
- Inconsistent data recording
- Subscription billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved sleep tracking accuracy
- More affordable pricing options
- Better customer support and refund policy


### Hotmoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotmoon/id1619035686)

This app offers a personalized sleep solution by combining sound and light therapy with customizable sleep scenes. It provides a vast library of natural white noise, professional sound waves, and an intelligent mixing console to create unique soundscapes for better sleep.

**Highlights:** Sound Light Therapy Healing System, Sleep Scene Customization, 200+ natural white noise options, 300+ professional sound waves, Intelligent sound mixing console, Customizable soundscapes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous Monthly VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Continuous Year VIP | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Tracker, Recorder free?

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

### Is Hotmoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Tracker, Recorder or Hotmoon?

Sleep Tracker, Recorder is rated higher. Sleep Tracker, Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Hotmoon averages 3.2 from 41 ratings.

### Do Sleep Tracker, Recorder or Hotmoon have ads?

Neither Sleep Tracker, Recorder nor Hotmoon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep Tracker, Recorder or Hotmoon?

Sleep Tracker, Recorder ships an update fortnightly, and Hotmoon fortnightly. Most recently, Sleep Tracker, Recorder was updated on October 11, 2026 and Hotmoon on October 20, 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.*