# Sleepwave vs ChalkMark

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChalkMark at none against Sleepwave's 17. ChalkMark also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sleepwave's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleepwave sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ChalkMark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChalkMark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleepwave has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleepwave | ChalkMark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepwave-alarm-and-tracker/id1565509007/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalkmark-workout-tracker-log/id6765972729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 213 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reviva Softworks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/501132502) | [Sai Vuppala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896146494) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleepwave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepwave-alarm-and-tracker/id1565509007)

This app uses motion-sensing technology to track your sleep and wake you up at the optimal time. It offers gentle alarms, sound recordings, sleep meditations, and a dream journal to improve your sleep quality and morning routine.

**Highlights:** Motion-sensing smart alarm, Gentle awakening soundscapes, Contactless sleep cycle tracking, Snore and sleep talking detection, Guided sleep meditations, Dream journaling, Apple Watch haptic alarm

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleepwave Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Sleepwave Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Sleepwave Unlimited 1 Month | $5.00 | per month |
| Sleepwave Unlimited | $5.00 | per month |
| Sleepwave Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Sleepwave Premium | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Sleepwave Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Sleepwave Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Sleepwave Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Sleepwave Premium | $24.00 | per year |
| Sleepwave Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Sleepwave Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Sleepwave Unlimited 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Sleepwave Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Sleepwave Unlimited 1 Year | $30.00 | per year |
| Sleepwave Unlimited | $30.00 | per year |
| Sleepwave Premium | $48.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Gentle alarm wakes you up
- 👍 Tracks sleep patterns
- 💤 Relaxing sleep sounds
- 🌙 Gradual wake up
- 📊 Provides sleep insights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires microphone access
- 🔋 Battery drain when not plugged in
- 🐛 Occasional alarm failures
- 💰 Limited features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not going off as scheduled
- Motion sensor not working consistently

**Requested features**

- 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


### ChalkMark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalkmark-workout-tracker-log/id6765972729)

Log your gym sessions with detailed tracking of sets, reps, and weight. Visualize your progress with interactive muscle maps and volume charts. Stay motivated with gamified rewards and personal best tracking.

**Highlights:** Log sets, reps, and weight, Built-in rest timer, Interactive muscle map, Volume progress charts, XP and leveling system, Personal records tracking, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleepwave free?

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

### Is ChalkMark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sleepwave or ChalkMark?

ChalkMark is rated higher. Sleepwave averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while ChalkMark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sleepwave or ChalkMark have ads?

Sleepwave shows ads; ChalkMark does not.

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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.*