# Sleep Tracker, Recorder vs Sleepia

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sleepia at free with in-app purchases against Sleep Tracker, Recorder's subscription. Sleepia also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 24%). Sleep Tracker, Recorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 145). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Sleepia sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Sleep Tracker, Recorder against 4.6 for Sleepia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Tracker, Recorder has 1.1K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Sleep Tracker, Recorder's written reviews are positive against 55% of Sleepia's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Tracker, Recorder | Sleepia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder/id1560960220/reviews) | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepia-smart-sleep-tracker/id6449482091/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 199 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Healive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560960222) | [Piatech Yazilim Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677321856) |

## 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


### Sleepia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepia-smart-sleep-tracker/id6449482091)

This app uses AI to track, analyze, and improve your sleep patterns. It offers personalized coaching, snoring detection with alerts, and smart alarms to help you wake up refreshed. Explore custom sleep programs, relaxing sounds, and even healthy meal plans for better rest.

**Highlights:** AI-powered sleep analysis, Snore and sleep talk recording, Smart alarm clock, Custom sleep programs, Relaxing sounds and meditations, Sound environment analysis, Pia Alert Pro with apnea detection

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Offer Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Three Month Offer Plan | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Three Month Plan | $79.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Helps fall asleep faster
- 😴 Improves sleep quality
- 🎧 Soothing sound mixes
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective sleep meditations
- 🗣️ Records sleep talking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features behind paywall
- 💸 Expensive premium subscription
- 📉 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- 🔊 Misinterprets ambient noise as snoring
- 🆓 Free version very limited

**Reported bugs**

- Does not accurately detect sleep vs. awake
- App thinks ambient noise is snoring/sneezing
- Free trial is not actually free
- Doesn't track sleep in free version

**Requested features**

- Allow full access without premium
- Improve accuracy of sleep detection
- Better differentiation between user and ambient noise
- More features in the free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Tracker, Recorder free?

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

### Is Sleepia free?

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

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

Sleepia is rated higher. Sleep Tracker, Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Sleepia averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

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

Sleepia shows ads; Sleep Tracker, Recorder does not.

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

Sleep Tracker, Recorder ships an update fortnightly, and Sleepia fortnightly. Most recently, Sleep Tracker, Recorder was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sleepia on October 20, 2026.

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