# Bedtime vs Sleep Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Bedtime at 4.6 against Sleep Recorder's 1.0. Bedtime also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (391 vs 1). Sleep Recorder's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bedtime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Sleep Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bedtime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bedtime has 391 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bedtime ships an update every 2 weeks, Sleep Recorder every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedtime | Sleep Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-sleep-tracker/id1617231678/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-recorder-sleeping-cycle/id6754448856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **391** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 271 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WEBEYE MOBILE HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453950753) | [Nexora LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848307785) |

## What reviewers say

### Bedtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-sleep-tracker/id1617231678)

Improve your sleep with this smart tracker and CBT-I program. Drift off with immersive soundscapes, understand your sleep patterns with advanced tracking, and build lasting healthy habits for deeper sleep and refreshed mornings.

**Highlights:** Immersive fantasy room environments, Advanced white noise and sound mixing, Accurate sleep tracking and reports, Professional CBT-I guided program, Snoring and sleep sound detection, Build better sleep habits

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP 1-Week Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| BedTime - Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP 1-Month Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP 1-Month-Try Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP 1-Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| VIP 1-Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with sleep
- 👍 Provides sleep analysis
- 🎧 Soothing sounds and meditations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- ⚠️ Charges for subscription without consent
- 🤖 Creepy/disturbing audio clips

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't record sleep sounds
- Recordings not available without subscription
- Alarm issues and inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth support for sleep devices
- Longer sound loops without interruptions
- Better snoring/noise detection


### Sleep Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-recorder-sleeping-cycle/id6754448856)

Monitor your sleep patterns and wake up refreshed with a smart alarm. This app tracks nighttime noises like snoring and offers soothing sounds to help you fall asleep faster. Gain insights into your sleep quality and identify factors affecting your rest.

**Highlights:** Smart Alarm clock, Sleep tracking via sound or accelerometer, Nighttime noise monitoring (snoring, coughing), Library of sleep sounds and meditations, Long-term sleep pattern insights, Sleep notes for factor analysis

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedtime free?

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

### Is Sleep Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bedtime or Sleep Recorder?

Bedtime is rated higher. Bedtime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 391 ratings, while Sleep Recorder averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bedtime or Sleep Recorder have ads?

Neither Bedtime nor Sleep Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bedtime or Sleep Recorder?

Bedtime ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sleep Recorder every 6 months. Most recently, Bedtime was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sleep Recorder on October 30, 2026.

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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.*