Comparison

Somnee vs DataBody

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Somnee

This app works with a smart headband to improve sleep quality using personalized neurostimulation and EEG tracking. It provides detailed sleep reports and insights to help you sleep faster, longer, and deeper.

Highlights
  • Personalized sleep neurostimulation
  • Clinical-grade EEG sleep tracking
  • Detailed sleep performance reports
  • AI sleep coach
  • Phone-free session start
  • Comfortable, breathable headband design
Features
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Meet Somnee, the app that works with the award-winning smart sleep headband that directly improves sleep quality and decodes nightly sleep performance for unrivalled insights. As your own clinical-grade AI sleep coach, Somnee pairs proven personalized neurostimulation that helps you naturally sleep faster, longer, and deeper, with precise sleep reports powered by lab-grade EEG tracking. IMPROVE 360° SLEEP HEALTH Somnee is proven to cut time to fall asleep by 50%, reduce wake-ups by 33%, and boost total sleep time by ~30 min. It’s 4x more effective than melatonin, 2x more effective than CBT-i, and 1.5x more effective than Ambien. PERSONALIZED SLEEP NEUROSTIMULATION Somnee maps the unique way your brain sleeps, then delivers gentle frequencies to boost your optimal sleep signals. The result: a dynamic, effective, 100% personalized sleep system that evolves with you as your sleep changes over time. BRAIN-BASED TRACKING + SLEEP REPORTS Clinical-grade EEG+ sensors collect precise brainwave data straight from the source, uploading 40x more sleep data than most trackers. Explore reports featuring insights into sleep onset, sleep stages, and more. PHONE-FREE USE, ALL-NIGHT COMFORT Start sessions phone-free with just the click of the headband button. Somnee’s soft, breathable fabric and innovative design molds to you for maximum comfort, no matter how you sleep. MADE BY WORLD-RENOWNED SLEEP NEUROSCIENTISTS Developed over 7 years of R&D by Dr. Matthew Walker (Author of NYT Bestseller, “Why We Sleep”), Dr. Bob T. Knight. Dr. Ram Gurumoorthy, and Dr. Rich Irvy — Somnee leverages cutting edge neuroscience used by top sleep labs for decades, now made available from the comfort of home. Our real-world results are clinically proven and published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Have questions? We’re here to help. Email us at support@somneesleep.com. Terms of Use: www.somneesleep.com/pages/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/ www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DataBody

Features
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DataBody is your AI-powered nutrition companion. Track what you eat, monitor your macros, and get personalized guidance—all in one app. LOG MEALS YOUR WAY • Chat with the AI Coach — just say "I had a burrito bowl for lunch" and it logs everything • Scan barcodes for instant nutrition lookup • Search our comprehensive food database • Take photos of your meals for AI analysis • Manual entry when you need precision AI NUTRITION COACH Get personalized meal suggestions based on your goals and what you've eaten. Ask questions, get advice, and stay on track with a coach that understands your progress. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily macro breakdown: calories, protein, carbs, and fat • Weight and body composition trends • Workout logging with calorie tracking • Nutrition calendar to see your history at a glance HEALTHKIT INTEGRATION Syncs seamlessly with Apple Health. Import weight, body fat, and workouts. Export your nutrition data so everything stays in one place. FRIEND FEED Share meals with friends for accountability and motivation. React to posts, leave comments, and celebrate wins together. Whether you're cutting, bulking, or maintaining, DataBody adapts to your goals and makes nutrition tracking simple. Terms of Use: https://databody.ai/terms

Screenshots

Somnee4 screens
DataBody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Somnee at none against DataBody's 5. Somnee also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). DataBody's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DataBody sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Somnee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somnee ships an update every 2 months, DataBody every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Somnee versus DataBody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomneeDataBody
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStimScienceNicholas Merwin

Bugs and requests

Somnee

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App malfunctions and prevents use
  • Sleep reports are delayed or unavailable
  • Device asks for reset in the middle of the night but won't restart
  • App stops tracking sleep if woken up and button is pressed
  • Device inaccurately registers sleep patterns (e.g., REM sleep)
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  • App says user is not due for another session after taking device off
  • Headband falls off frequently
  • App is not intuitive and lacks instruction
  • New UI is missing reports
  • Headband is not reliable and asks for reset
  • App is buggy and prevents use (e.g., 'cool down mode')
  • Bad connection with electrodes
  • Device doesn't track sleep stages
  • Customer service is evasive with answers
  • Trial period starts from order date, not activation date
  • Subscription is required for cancellation
  • App is extremely buggy and data is useless
  • App prevents use due to 'cool down mode'

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more sleep tones or meditation sounds
  • Provide a better tutorial on data interpretation
  • Improve headband design for comfort
  • Offer bulk electrode sales
  • Provide warranty on the headband
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  • Add a dark mode to the app
  • Track sleep stages for real-time feedback
  • Easier way to update payment information

DataBody

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Somnee

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

DataBody

Subscriptions2
  • DataBody Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • DataBody Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time3
  • Token Boost$4.99
  • Token Power$9.99
  • Token Ultra$24.99

Questions

Is Somnee free?
Somnee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataBody free?
DataBody is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Somnee or DataBody have ads?
Neither Somnee nor DataBody shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somnee or DataBody?
Somnee ships an update every 2 months, and DataBody every 3 weeks. Most recently, Somnee was updated on September 29, 2026 and DataBody on September 20, 2026.

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