# Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock vs Nightly Reflections

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nightly Reflections at none against Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock's 10. Nightly Reflections also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nightly Reflections asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nightly Reflections holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock has 2.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nightly Reflections's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock | Nightly Reflections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-time-plus-cycle-alarm-clock/id498360026/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightly-reflections/id6756340771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 185 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azumio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/439290207) | [Julia Teleki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860178733) |

## What reviewers say

### Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-time-plus-cycle-alarm-clock/id498360026)

Understand your sleep patterns and wake up feeling refreshed. This app tracks sleep cycles, offers soothing soundscapes for falling asleep, and measures resting heart rate without wearables. It provides detailed analysis and customizable alarms to optimize your sleep and wake-up experience.

**Highlights:** Sleep cycle analysis, Soothing soundscapes, Resting heart rate measurement, Smart alarm clock, Detailed sleep graphs, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $46.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps track sleep patterns
- 👍 Gentle alarm wakes you up
- 🌊 Soundscapes help fall asleep
- 💤 Provides sleep quality insights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm issues (fails to go off, resets unexpectedly)
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🤖 Inaccurate sleep tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Freezing issues
- Inconsistent alarm behavior
- Lost sleep data after updates

**Requested features**

- Heart rate monitoring integration
- Sleep data export and analysis
- Apple Watch companion app
- More customization options


### Nightly Reflections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightly-reflections/id6756340771)

A privacy-focused journaling app designed for evening reflection. It offers simple prompts and a calming interface to help users organize thoughts and check in with themselves without ads or pressure.

**Highlights:** Simple nightly prompts, Soothing interface for low light, No ads, accounts, or subscriptions, Data stays on device, Write quick reflections, Revisit past entries, Notice emotional patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock free?

Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nightly Reflections free?

Nightly Reflections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock or Nightly Reflections?

Nightly Reflections is rated higher. Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Nightly Reflections averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock or Nightly Reflections have ads?

Sleep Time+ Cycle Alarm Clock shows ads; Nightly Reflections does not.

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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.*
