Comparison

Lucidly vs Lucid Now

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

Head to head
About

Lucidly

This app uses AI and your smartwatch to detect REM sleep. It alerts you during this phase, allowing you to attempt lucid dreaming. It supports various induction techniques and offers two modes for sleep entry or REM detection.

Highlights
  • Real-time REM prediction
  • AI-driven sleep stage detection
  • Haptic and audible alerts
  • Two operating modes (Inference & Hypnagogic)
  • Adjustable prediction thresholds and alerts
  • Session analytics and charts
  • Apple HealthKit integration
Features
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Lucidly collects health readings while you are sleeping via the watch. The readings are evaluated using artificial intelligence to determine when you have entered rapid eye movement (REM) of your sleep cycle. When REM is detected, the watch will alert you by triggering tactile and or audible signals. The user can attempt to recognize the signal in their dreaming state, or wake up and attempt to reenter REM via any lucid dreaming induction method of choice. Lucidly is the first and only application that specifically targets this phase of the sleep cycle using health readings in combination with machine learning and haptic signaling. The application works well and supports WILD, WBTB, DEILD and DILD induction techniques, and is available in two operating modes: Inference (REM detection and alerts), and hypnagogic (periodic haptics for sleep entry). Lucidly integrates with Apple's health kit for functionality. User permission is required to read and write data. REM prediction is performed by neural networks while the application is in session and the user is asleep. Lucidly has an overall accuracy > 80%. REM inference is an approximation and results may vary. Familiarity and some experience with lucid dreaming induction techniques is recommended before subscribing. Lucidly provides the following features: - Real time REM prediction with auto shut-off tactile and audible signaling. - REM stage determined by artificial neural networks (AI). - Greater than 80% model accuracy. - Two operating modes: Inference and hypnagogic. Modes can run in tandem or independently. - Ability to adjust prediction thresholds, haptics, session and alert durations. - Analytics and charts generated for each session with notification timestamps. - Seamlessly integrates and displays Sleep App metrics. - Ability to playback sessions and test different settings against REM detection models. - No registration required to use the application. - No personally identifying information is collected. - Subscriptions are auto-renewable and can be cancelled any time. - All plans include a FREE 7-day trial. =============== IN-APP PURCHASE: Monthly: $5.99 Yearly: $39.99 ($3.33 / mo) - Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. =================== BEFORE YOU SUBSCRIBE: Lucidly requires Apple Watch for functionality. This application will not work without a paired Apple Watch and installed companion Lucidly WatchOS application. Familiarity and some experience with lucid dreaming induction techniques is recommended. Read our Privacy Policy at: https://lucidly-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/privacy_lucidly.html Read our Terms of Service at: https://lucidly-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/terms_lucidly.html

About

Lucid Now

Train your mind for lucid dreaming with guided meditations, soundscapes, and smart dream journaling. This app uses REM phase targeting and reality checks to help you become aware and in control within your dreams.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations and soundscapes
  • REM phase targeting for lucidity
  • Smart dream journal with AI insights
  • Reality checks and reminders
  • Personalized affirmations
  • Sleep tracking and progress insights
Features
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Lucid Now – Master Your Dreams Unlock the power of lucid dreaming with Lucid Now, the ultimate app for training your mind to become aware in your dreams. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dreamer, our powerful tools help you take control of your dreams and explore your subconscious like never before. It relies on Targeted Lucid Dream Reactivation technique, playing cues during your REM sleep phases to reactivate lucidity. FEATURES ◆ Guided Meditations & Soundscapes – Fall asleep faster with binaural beats, relaxing melodies, and expert-led meditations designed for lucid dreamers. ◆ REM Phase Targeting – Maximize your chances of lucidity by timing audio cues to your sleep cycle. ◆ Smart Dream Journal – Easily record and analyze your dreams with AI insights, mood tracking, and custom tags. ◆ Reality Checks & Reminders – Build awareness throughout the day with customizable alerts and proven reality-check techniques. ◆ Personalized Affirmations – Reinforce lucid dream habits with tailored affirmations and mindfulness exercises. ◆ Sleep Tracking & Progress Insights – Monitor your sleep patterns and visualize improvements in your dream control over time. Start your lucid dreaming journey today and unlock a whole new world within your mind! Download Lucid Now and take control of your dreams tonight! This app is licensed under the standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lucidly4 screens
Lucid Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lucid Now at 5.0 against Lucidly's 3.3. Lucidly's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Lucidly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Lucid Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lucid Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lucidly has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lucidly versus Lucid Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidlyLucid Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB98 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer5Path LLCAdam TARDY

Customer experience

Lucidly

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative37.5%

Lucid Now

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lucidly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Lucid Now

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Renewable$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Lucidly free?
Lucidly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lucid Now free?
Lucid Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lucidly or Lucid Now?
Lucid Now is rated higher. Lucidly averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Lucid Now averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lucidly or Lucid Now have ads?
Neither Lucidly nor Lucid Now shows ads.

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