# Sleep Cycle vs Colour Widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colour Widgets at none against Sleep Cycle's 10. Colour Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). Sleep Cycle's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (32K vs 33). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Cycle sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Colour Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sleep Cycle holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Cycle has 32K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Sleep Cycle's written reviews are positive against 50% of Colour Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sleep Cycle ships an update weekly, Colour Widgets every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Cycle | Colour Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-cycle-tracker-and-sounds/id320606217/reviews)** | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colour-widgets/id1532838117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 290 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sleep Cycle AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/320606220) | [Shenzhen Qisi Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489699818) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Cycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-cycle-tracker-and-sounds/id320606217)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #78 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app uses sound analysis to track sleep patterns and improve rest. It features an AI sleep coach, a smart alarm that wakes you during light sleep, and tools to identify issues like snoring. Gain insights into your sleep and build healthier habits for more energized days.

**Highlights:** AI sleep coach, Smart Alarm clock, Sound-based sleep tracking, Snoring and cough detection, Sleep sounds library, Long-term sleep pattern analysis

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Cycle Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Sleep Cycle Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium: Unlock all features | $39.99 | per year |
| Sleep Cycle Premium | $57.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
- 👍 Gentle alarm wakes you up during light sleep
- 📊 Detailed sleep data and insights
- 🌙 Soothing sleep aid sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not always reliable, sometimes doesn't go off
- 🔋 High battery drain, especially on Apple Watch
- 💰 Expensive subscription model, limited free features
- 📉 Inaccurate sleep tracking in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops recording sleep randomly
- Inconsistent time zone handling, causing alarm issues
- Microphone issues, unable to detect certain sounds

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit sleep data and notes
- Nap tracking and power nap functionality
- More customization options for alarms and sleep aid
- Improved integration with Apple Health and other devices


### Colour Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colour-widgets/id1532838117)

Personalize your device's home screen with a vast collection of customizable widgets. Choose from pre-designed options or create your own unique look by adjusting fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Get your personalized widgets set up in seconds on any compatible device.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of widget designs, Design your own widgets, Customizable fonts, themes, and backgrounds, Easy setup, Works on all iOS devices (iOS 14+)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Cycle free?

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

### Is Colour Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Cycle or Colour Widgets?

Sleep Cycle is rated higher. Sleep Cycle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Colour Widgets averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.

### Do Sleep Cycle or Colour Widgets have ads?

Neither Sleep Cycle nor Colour Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sleep Cycle or Colour Widgets?

Sleep Cycle ships an update weekly, and Colour Widgets every 2 days. Most recently, Sleep Cycle was updated on November 3, 2026 and Colour Widgets on October 29, 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.*