Comparison

Sleepwave vs PHC

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

Head to head
About

Sleepwave

This app uses motion-sensing technology to track your sleep and wake you up gently. It offers detailed sleep analysis, relaxing sounds, and tools to help build healthy sleep habits. Features like sound recordings and dream journaling provide deeper insights into your sleep patterns.

Highlights
  • Contactless sleep tracking
  • Motion-sensing smart alarm
  • Gentle alarm sounds
  • Sleep habit building tools
  • Sound recordings
  • Dream journal
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Wake up feeling fresh with Sleepwave, the free motion-sensing smart alarm and sleep tracking app! Track your sleep with just your phone using Sleepwave’s patented silent sonar technology. Understand your sleep, build healthy habits and wake up at a great moment with a smart alarm that responds to your body movements. From the creators of SnoreLab, Sleepwave has been featured as App of the Day on the App Store in over 100 countries. Key features: CONTACTLESS SLEEP TRACKING • Track your sleep with just your phone. • Sleepwave uses patented silent sonar technology to sense your sleep through motion. • Wake up to a detailed yet easy-to-understand analysis of your sleep. SMART ALARM CLOCK — WAKE UP FRESH • Wake up in sync with your body with Sleepwave's motion-sensing smart alarm. • Start your day feeling fresh and wake up at a great time. • Snooze less. Sleep more. GENTLE ALARM SOUNDS • Wake up gently with nature sounds and original alarm soundscapes. • Ease into your morning with Sleepwave’s gentle awakening feature, which plays soft sounds before your main alarm. • Create your own soundscapes and fall asleep to relaxing sounds. BUILD HEALTHY SLEEP HABITS • Set a sleep goal. • Build a consistent sleep routine with simple goals and a clearer understanding of your sleep. IMMERSIVE VISUALS THAT RESPOND TO MOVEMENT • Relax with soft glowing orbs that respond to your movement. • Designed for low-light conditions, these visuals create a calming atmosphere as you fall asleep. SOUND RECORDINGS • Do you snore or talk in your sleep? Find out with Sleepwave's sound recordings. TIMER MODE • Power down with a nap or switch to timer mode for focused work or deep relaxation. SLEEP MEDITATIONS • Fall asleep better with guided meditations designed to help you unwind and relax. DREAM JOURNAL • Write or speak about your dreams to remember and reflect on them. DAILY GOAL • Set an intention for tomorrow and start your day with purpose. HAPTIC SMART ALARM FOR APPLE WATCH • Wake up at a great time with silent taps on your wrist and get even more detailed sleep insights. iOS CUSTOMIZATION & WIDGETS • Access your sleep insights through Lock Screen, Home Screen and Control Center widgets. • Track your sleep progress with Live Activities. • Use Siri Shortcuts to start sleep tracking or set alarms with your voice. APPLE MUSIC AND APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION • Fall asleep or wake up to your favorite music and playlists. • Write your sleep data to Apple Health to monitor your sleep and wellbeing. AWARDS & RECOGNITION • Featured as App of the Day on the App Store in 100+ countries. SLEEPWAVE SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Free Until 2027 Enjoy full access to Sleepwave for free until 31 December 2026. No subscription or payment is required during this period. You will not be automatically charged when the free access period ends. From January 2027, continued access to premium features may require a paid subscription. Pricing and subscription options will be provided before you choose to subscribe. Your use of the app is subject to our Terms of Use https://sleepwave.com/terms-conditions and Privacy Policy https://sleepwave.com/website-privacy-policy

About

PHC

Features
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PHC is your Personal Health Companion — an all-in-one health tracking app that brings together your fitness, nutrition, sleep, and wellness data in one beautiful dashboard. Key Features: - Dashboard with customisable health metric tiles - AI-powered food analysis from photos or text - Weekly AI health insights and correlations - Track water intake, reading, and alcohol - Daily goals with sparkline progress charts - Apple Health integration - Apple Watch companion app - Face ID/Touch ID lock for privacy

Screenshots

Sleepwave4 screens
PHC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PHC at none against Sleepwave's shown. Sleepwave's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sleepwave sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PHC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sleepwave ships an update every 4 days, PHC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sleepwave versus PHC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepwavePHC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperReviva Softworks LtdXiao Chen

Bugs and requests

Sleepwave

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alarm not going off as scheduled
  • Motion sensor not working consistently

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customizable alarm sounds
  • Ability to set alarms on Apple Watch
  • Detailed sleep cycle analysis
  • Snooze button on sleep screen
  • Ability to turn off microphone usage

PHC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sleepwave

Subscriptions10
  • Sleepwave Premium$4.991 Month
  • Sleepwave Unlimited7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Sleepwave Unlimited 1 Month$5.001 Month
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  • Sleepwave Unlimited7 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Sleepwave Premium7 Days trial$12.003 Months
  • Sleepwave Premium7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Sleepwave Premium7 Days trial$24.001 Year
  • Sleepwave Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Sleepwave Premium14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Sleepwave Unlimited7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

PHC

Subscriptions2
  • PHC Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PHC Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Sleepwave free?
Sleepwave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PHC free?
PHC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sleepwave or PHC have ads?
Sleepwave shows ads; PHC does not.
Which is updated more often, Sleepwave or PHC?
Sleepwave ships an update every 4 days, and PHC every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sleepwave was updated on November 8, 2026 and PHC on November 5, 2026.

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