SleepSafe vs Mindfully
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SleepSafe
This app uses your Apple Watch to detect nightmares and night terrors in real-time, gently guiding you back to sleep with haptic feedback. It also offers sleep analysis, a sleep talking recorder, and insights into stress and anxiety.
- Real-time nightmare detection
- Gentle haptic interventions
- Sleep talking recorder
- Comprehensive sleep analysis
- Personalized sleep score
- Stress & anxiety insights
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Wake up calmer. SleepSafe is the only Apple Watch app that detects nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking as they happen — then gently guides you back to peaceful sleep with subtle taps, before the episode escalates. Built for people living with PTSD, anxiety, restless sleep, and recurring bad dreams, SleepSafe watches over you all night so you can finally rest. KEY FEATURES - Real-Time Nightmare Detection: On-device machine learning reads Apple Watch heart rate and motion sensors up to 4x per second to catch nightmares the moment they begin - Night Terror Protection: Detects sudden heart-rate spikes and intervenes instantly to stop night terrors before they take hold - Gentle Haptic Interventions: Soft, escalating Apple Watch taps ease you out of a nightmare without jarring you awake - Wake-Me-Up Mode: Optional stronger haptics fully wake you when a severe nightmare or night terror is detected - Sleep Talking Recorder: Captures and transcribes sleep talking, sounds, and movement overnight, stored securely on-device for complete privacy - Comprehensive Sleep Analysis: Track sleep stages (REM, Core, Deep), duration, and quality to understand your night and sleep better - Personalized Sleep Score: See your sleep improve over time with nightly performance tracking - Stress & Anxiety Insights: Physiological trends reveal what may be disrupting your sleep - Sleep Trends Dashboard: Real-time sleep debt and history in one clear, intuitive view - Fully Customizable: Toggle every feature to fit your needs — anxiety, restless legs, night terrors, or PTSD nightmares YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST All audio recording and machine-learning analysis happen entirely on your device. Your most personal moments never leave your Apple Watch and iPhone. Stay calm, collected, and safe through the night — and finally sleep better. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mindfully
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Discover the endless possibilities of meditation with Mindfully, where your desire to find inner peace meets the limitless potential of AI. Dive into a world where every meditation session is uniquely tailored to your needs, topics, and time constraints, offering you a truly personalized mindfulness journey. Unique Features: - Personalized Meditations: Simply choose a topic, select a guide, and set your desired duration. Mindfully's advanced AI will craft a meditation experience just for you. - Diverse Voices: Explore a broad array of guides with different voices to match your preference, ensuring every meditation feels fresh and engaging. - Vibrant Visuals: Each meditation is accompanied by AI-generated visuals bursting with vibrant colors, designed to enhance your meditative state and stimulate your senses. Premium Offerings: - Private Meditations: Subscribers gain exclusive access to private meditation sessions, allowing for a deeper and more personalized meditation experience. - Unlock More: With a subscription, unlock the full potential of Mindfully, including more meditation minutes and the ability to generate more unique sessions. Mindfully is perfect for both meditation novices and those familiar with apps like Headspace, looking for a more personalized and infinite meditation experience. With Mindfully, you're not just meditating; you're embarking on a journey of self-discovery and endless possibilities. Join the Mindfully community today and transform your meditation practice into an endless exploration of mindfulness. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.mindfully.rest/terms-and-conditions Read the privacy policy here: https://www.mindfully.rest/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SleepSafe at 2 against Mindfully's —. Mindfully's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SleepSafe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Mindfully sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SleepSafe | Mindfully |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Lerstøl Hebnes | Thijs Limmen |
In-app purchases
SleepSafe
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$44.991 Year
Mindfully
- Beginner's Journey$4.991 Month
- Intermediate Explorer$8.991 Month









