# Sleep Cycle vs Bedtime

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sleep Cycle at free with in-app purchases against Bedtime's subscription. Sleep Cycle also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 391) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Bedtime's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 40%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Cycle sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bedtime sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sleep Cycle against 4.6 for Bedtime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Cycle has 31K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Sleep Cycle's written reviews are positive against 59% of Bedtime's.

Sleep Cycle ships an update weekly, Bedtime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Cycle | Bedtime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-cycle-tracker-and-sounds/id320606217/reviews)** | [4.6 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-sleep-tracker/id1617231678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sleep Cycle AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/320606220) | [WEBEYE MOBILE HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453950753) |

## 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, #132 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app uses sound analysis to track sleep patterns, identify potential issues, and build healthier sleep routines. It features an AI sleep coach, a smart alarm to wake you gently, and tools to record snoring and sleep talking.

**Highlights:** AI sleep coach, Smart Alarm clock, Sleep pattern tracking, Snore and cough detection, Sleep sounds library, Sleep 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


### 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| Weekly Membership | $8.49 | 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 6-Month Plan | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP 1-Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $39.99 | 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Cycle free?

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

### Is Bedtime free?

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

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

Sleep Cycle is rated higher. Sleep Cycle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Bedtime averages 4.6 from 391 ratings.

### Do Sleep Cycle or Bedtime have ads?

Neither Sleep Cycle nor Bedtime shows ads.

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

Sleep Cycle ships an update weekly, and Bedtime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sleep Cycle was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bedtime on October 25, 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.*