# Pokémon Sleep vs Hatch Dragons

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hatch Dragons at 87% against Pokémon Sleep's 51%. Hatch Dragons also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Pokémon Sleep's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon Sleep sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hatch Dragons sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hatch Dragons holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 29K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Pokémon Sleep's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hatch Dragons's.

Pokémon Sleep ships an update every 9 days, Hatch Dragons every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon Sleep | Hatch Dragons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-sleep/id1579464667/reviews) | **[4.9 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-dragons/id6746389113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | #69 |
| Size | 215 MB | 689 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-sleep/id1579464667)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Track your sleep to collect various Pokémon and discover their unique sleep styles. Research gathered Pokémon, feed Snorlax to encounter rarer styles, and review your sleep patterns. The app offers sleep-enhancing features like relaxing music and smart alarms.

**Highlights:** Track sleep patterns, Collect diverse Pokémon, Discover unique sleep styles, Research Pokémon sleep, Raise and feed Snorlax, Sleep-enhancing music, Smart alarms

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass (6 months) | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 60 diamonds | $1.19 | one-time |
| Trial Bundle Vol. 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trial Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trial Bundle Vol. 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trial Bundle Vol. 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trial Bundle Vol. 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 260 diamonds | $4.79 | one-time |
| 620 diamonds | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 diamonds | $23.99 | one-time |
| 3,100 diamonds | $47.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 diamonds | $97.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with sleep schedule
- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🚀 Motivates users to sleep better
- 👍 Interesting sleep tracking concept
- 🚀 Shiny Pokémon to find

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Phone overheating and battery drain issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with audio recording

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add sleep data manually when app fails to track
- Inconsistent sleep data and lost sleep sessions
- Glitches with cooking and Snorlax leveling up
- Slow loading times and unresponsive UI
- Issues with app crashing when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch/Fitbit integration for sleep tracking
- Option to play own music/audio while using the app
- More variety in sleep sounds and alarm options
- Ability to manually adjust sleep times
- Less restrictive limits on sleep sessions per day


### Hatch Dragons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-dragons/id6746389113)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Simulation, #98 Top Grossing · Simulation, #151 Top Grossing · Casual, #184 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Collect and nurture hundreds of unique dragons in a magical forest. Restore the land by lifting fog, summoning dragons, and decorating your environment. Uncover their origins and lore as they grow into bonded companions.

**Highlights:** Summon hundreds of unique dragons, Hatch, feed, and raise dragons, Uncover dragon lore and origins, Clear fog and restore the forest, Decorate the forest with magical items, Participate in missions and events

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragon's Hoard | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fruitkeeper Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Price Slasher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Discount Fruitmaster Fairy | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Price Slasher | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Haven | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fruitmaster Fairy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 05 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fox Companion Decoration | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3750 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon Sleep free?

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

### Is Hatch Dragons free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon Sleep or Hatch Dragons?

Hatch Dragons is rated higher. Pokémon Sleep averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Hatch Dragons averages 4.9 from 29K ratings.

### Do Pokémon Sleep or Hatch Dragons have ads?

Hatch Dragons shows ads; Pokémon Sleep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon Sleep or Hatch Dragons?

Pokémon Sleep ships an update every 9 days, and Hatch Dragons every 10 days. Most recently, Pokémon Sleep was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hatch Dragons on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pokémon Sleep or Hatch Dragons?

Pokémon Sleep currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Hatch Dragons at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*