Comparison

Lucidly vs ThingsMatch

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

ThingsMatch

Features
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ThingsMatch is a simple platform that helps you share unused items with people who need them. Whether you’re a student moving out, a local resident decluttering, or someone looking for affordable essentials, ThingsMatch makes exchanging easy, fast, and sustainable. Upload an item in seconds, discover people nearby who want or need it, and complete the match through safe in-app messaging. Every exchange helps reduce waste, lower costs, and strengthen community connections. Key Features: • Quick item upload • Smart item matching • In-app messaging • Local community sharing • Supports waste reduction Share more. Waste less. Build a better community, one match at a time.

Screenshots

Lucidly4 screens
ThingsMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThingsMatch at none against Lucidly's 2. Lucidly's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ThingsMatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucidly ships an update weekly, ThingsMatch every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lucidly versus ThingsMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidlyThingsMatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB103 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer5Path LLCNATCYCLE INC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lucidly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

ThingsMatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lucidly free?
Lucidly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThingsMatch free?
ThingsMatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lucidly or ThingsMatch have ads?
Neither Lucidly nor ThingsMatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lucidly or ThingsMatch?
Lucidly ships an update weekly, and ThingsMatch every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lucidly was updated on July 5, 2026 and ThingsMatch on September 9, 2026.

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