Comparison

Somno vs Backlogged

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

Head to head
About

Somno

This app monitors your sleep using AI and smart wearables, providing detailed analysis and science-based improvement plans. It features a smart alarm, nap tracking, and app locking to enhance sleep hygiene. Visualize your sleep patterns and understand how daily habits impact your rest.

Highlights
  • AI sleep analysis and improvement plans
  • Smart wake-up alarm during light sleep
  • Accurate nap tracking
  • App lock for bedtime discipline
  • Sleep heatmap calendar
  • Sleep energy score
  • Automatic sleep tracking with wearables
Features
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Somno is a sleep monitoring app that pairs with smart wearables. It automatically imports and analyzes historical sleep data, uses AI to identify potential issues, and provides science-based improvement plans. It supports mainstream wearables like Apple Watch. ◎ Why Choose Somno? [AI Sleep Report] Get more than just data—clear explanations of sleep issues and actionable advice. [Smart Wake-Up Alarm] Gently wakes you via haptic vibration during light sleep so you start your day refreshed. [Nap Tracking Algorithm] Accurately records short naps and dozing-off moments, filling the gap left by Apple Watch. [App Lock at Bedtime] Automatically locks distracting apps like games and social media to help you sleep early and stay disciplined. [Sleep Heatmap Calendar] Visualize your sleep patterns over time with a color-coded late-night history chart. [Sleep Energy Score] Evaluates sleep quality based on natural rhythms, personal goals, and core metrics—so you know how rested you really are. [Auto-Sleep Tracking] Works with Apple Watch to record sleep automatically—no manual operation needed. [Noise Analysis] Overlay noise levels on your sleep stages to see how sounds (like snoring) disrupt deep sleep. [Sleep Regularity] See how consistent your sleep schedule is and how deviations affect your rest. [Fun Home Screen Widgets] Beautiful, data-rich widgets to personalize your screen and reduce sleep anxiety. [Data Privacy] All data is stored only on your device or encrypted in your iCloud—never uploaded or shared. ◎ What Users Say - "The clearest sleep app I’ve used! Somno tells me straight how exercise affects my deep sleep—no more guessing." — Leray - "AI analysis helped me realize weekend naps made me tired on Monday. I finally stopped revenge bedtime procrastination!" — Bill ◎ Who Is It For? - Want to understand your sleep in a scientific way? - Want short naps counted toward your sleep goal? - Trouble falling asleep until very late? - Getting less than 30 mins of deep sleep per night? - Irregular schedule—sleep a lot but still tired? - Often feel anxious, stressed, or low energy? - Hard to focus during the day? - Whether you sleep poorly, have insomnia, or just want deeper insight—Somno is your ideal sleep companion. ◎ Subscription Terms 1. After confirmation, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account automatically. 2. Your account is charged within 24 hours before each renewal period. 3. To cancel, turn off auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. 4. If not canceled during trial, subscription automatically starts and payment is taken. Unused trial time will be forfeited. 5. You may cancel anytime. Without cancellation, the subscription continues. ◎ Thank You for Your Support Somno is made by independent studio Remix Design. If you like Somno, please leave a 5-star rating—it helps more people find us and supports further development. Email: somno@remixdesign.app Twitter: https://x.com/RemixDesignHQ ◎ Agreements Privacy Policy: https://somno.remixdesign.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Backlogged

This app helps you understand and reduce your sleep debt for increased energy and focus. It provides a single, clear number for your sleep debt, personalized insights, and actionable targets to improve your sleep habits. All your data is securely stored on your device and privately backed up.

Highlights
  • Automatic sleep data import from Apple Health
  • Single Sleep Debt Number visualization
  • Understandable sleep debt charts
  • Personalized targets for sleep debt reduction
  • Dynamic sleep debt calculation options
  • Private iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Ever wake up tired, even after a full night's sleep? It’s not just about last night. It’s your sleep debt catching up with you. Backlogged helps you understand and reduce this debt so you can reclaim your energy and focus. Stop guessing how tired you are and start knowing. Backlogged transforms the complex science of sleep into one simple, powerful number: your Sleep Debt. By tracking the difference between the sleep you need and the sleep you get, our app provides clear, personalized insights to help you get back on track. YOUR PRIVACY IS PARAMOUNT We believe your health data belongs exclusively to you. All your sleep information is securely stored only on your device and privately backed up in your personal iCloud account. We never access, analyze, or share your data. KEY FEATURES: - Effortless Tracking: Automatically import your sleep data from Apple Health. No tracker? No problem. Manually add sleep sessions or naps anytime. - Your Sleep Debt Number: Get a clear picture of how behind you really are on sleep with a single, easy-to-read number. Our visual system shows whether you’re on track or falling behind, helping you understand your current state without confusing metrics or guesswork. - Easily Understandable Charts: Visualize your complete sleep debt journey with intuitive charts and graphs. Analyze patterns over weeks and months to see how your sleep habits affect your energy levels and make informed changes. - Smart Targets: Don’t just see the problem; start solving it. Backlogged gives you clear, realistic targets to help reduce your sleep debt. You’ll know exactly how much extra sleep you need each night, and for how long, to return to a well-rested state. - Dynamic Calculations: Choose how your debt is calculated. Use a rolling window of 7, 10, or 14 days and enable our weighted calculation that gives more importance to recent nights, providing a more accurate reflection of how you feel today. - iCloud Sync: Your data and settings are seamlessly and privately synced across all your devices using your personal iCloud account. Download Backlogged today and start your journey to better energy and clearer days. ------ Privacy Policy: https://backloggedapp.neocities.org/#privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Backlogged offers a 1-week free trial for new users. After the trial period, your subscription will begin and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time through your Apple ID Account Settings.

Screenshots

Somno4 screens
Backlogged4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Backlogged at freemium against Somno's subscription. Backlogged also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Somno's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Somno sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Backlogged sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backlogged holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Somno has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Somno's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backlogged's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Somno ships an update fortnightly, Backlogged every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Somno versus Backlogged: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomnoBacklogged
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemix Design StudioAaron Dunn

Customer experience

Somno

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%

Backlogged

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Somno

Subscriptions3
  • Somno Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Somno Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
  • Somno Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Somno Pro Lifetime(Early Bird)$29.99
  • Somno Pro Lifetime(Angel User)$29.99
  • Somno Pro Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

Backlogged

Subscriptions2
  • Backlogged Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Backlogged Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Somno free?
Somno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backlogged free?
Backlogged is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Somno or Backlogged?
Backlogged is rated higher. Somno averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Backlogged averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Somno or Backlogged have ads?
Neither Somno nor Backlogged shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Somno or Backlogged?
Somno ships an update fortnightly, and Backlogged every 2 weeks. Most recently, Somno was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backlogged on October 9, 2026.

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