# Sleep Tracker, Recorder vs Better Sleep

The clearest difference is monetization model: Better Sleep at free with in-app purchases against Sleep Tracker, Recorder's subscription. Better Sleep also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Sleep Tracker, Recorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Better Sleep sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Better Sleep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Tracker, Recorder has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 25% positive.

Sleep Tracker, Recorder ships an update fortnightly, Better Sleep every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Tracker, Recorder | Better Sleep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder/id1560960220/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-sleep-sleep-tracker/id6467185754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 199 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Healive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560960222) | [Nourishing Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708358285) |

## 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


### Better Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-sleep-sleep-tracker/id6467185754)

This app helps you improve your sleep quality by tracking your sleep patterns, recording nighttime sounds, and offering a variety of calming audio content. It provides insights to build healthier sleep habits and create a more relaxing bedtime routine for both adults and children.

**Highlights:** Sleep tracking and trend analysis, Snoring and sleep talking recording, Extensive library of white noise and nature sounds, Guided sleep meditations, Soothing sleep stories for all ages, Baby sleep aid audio

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Better Sleep Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Better Sleep Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Better Sleep Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Better Sleep Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Better Sleep Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Better Sleep Plus | $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 Better Sleep free?

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

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

Better Sleep is rated higher. Sleep Tracker, Recorder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Better Sleep averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

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

Better Sleep shows ads; Sleep Tracker, Recorder does not.

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

Sleep Tracker, Recorder ships an update fortnightly, and Better Sleep every 6 days. Most recently, Sleep Tracker, Recorder was updated on October 23, 2026 and Better Sleep on October 24, 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.*