Comparison

SlowDowning vs Polyphasic Sleep

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

Head to head
About

SlowDowning

Features
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Slow Down: A Mindful Approach to Organization Remember when time moved slowly and life felt more present? As adults, our calendars and to-do lists often make us feel rushed, planning everything down to the last detail. Slow Down is here to change that. App Features: Simple Calendar: A minimalist calendar that encourages you to focus on what's truly important. It’s not for daily micromanagement, but for keeping track of significant events without the overwhelm. Endless Notes: Our Notes feature is like an infinite stream of consciousness. It doesn’t replace structured note-taking apps, but offers a place for your thoughts to flow freely, without the need for categorizing or deleting. Every thought is a part of your journey. Task Manager: A straightforward task list designed to keep your tasks simple. No due dates, no complicated categories—just a bullet point list to help you keep track of what matters most. Why Slow Down? In a world where everything moves quickly, Slow Down is designed to help you savor the moment. Our app isn’t about replacing your current tools; it’s about complementing them with a slower, more deliberate approach. Plan only what you need, when you need to, and let the rest unfold naturally. Languages Supported: - English - German - More languages coming soon! Coming Soon: Habit Reminder We’re working on a Habit Reminder feature that will further enhance your journey towards mindful living. Stay tuned! Rediscover the beauty of slow, intentional living. Download Slow Down today and embrace a new way to organize your life.

About

Polyphasic Sleep

This app guides users through adopting and maintaining polyphasic sleep schedules. It offers personalized recommendations, smart alarms, and progress tracking to help users gain more control over their time and build consistent sleep routines.

Highlights
  • Personalized sleep schedule recommendations
  • Multiple polyphasic sleep schedule exploration
  • Smart alarms and nap reminders
  • Progress tracking for adaptation and consistency
  • Routine-building feedback
  • Explore various sleep cycles (Everyman, Uberman, etc.)
Features
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PolyNap helps you choose, follow, and adapt to a polyphasic sleep schedule without guesswork. Get a personalized recommendation, plan every sleep block with clarity, wake up on time with smart alarms, and track your progress over time. Whether you're exploring Everyman, Uberman, Biphasic, segmented sleep, or a siesta routine, PolyNap gives you the structure you need to stay consistent. With PolyNap, you can: - Get a personalized sleep schedule based on your goals, routine, and sleep experience - Explore multiple polyphasic sleep schedules and compare total sleep time - Follow clear core sleep and nap blocks throughout your day - Use smart alarms and nap reminders to stay on time - Track adaptation, consistency, adherence, and time gained - Stay motivated with Nimmy, progress milestones, and routine-building feedback PolyNap is built for people who want more control over their time, a more intentional sleep routine, and a more practical way to approach polyphasic sleep. If you want a sleep app that does more than passive tracking, PolyNap helps you actually build and maintain a schedule.

Screenshots

SlowDowning4 screens
Polyphasic Sleep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlowDowning at none against Polyphasic Sleep's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Polyphasic Sleep sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SlowDowning asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SlowDowning versus Polyphasic Sleep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlowDowningPolyphasic Sleep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBasil* Furrer*SALIM TANER CELIK

In-app purchases

None

SlowDowning

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Polyphasic Sleep

Subscriptions4
  • PolyNap Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • PolyNap Premium Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Discount$24.991 Year
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  • PolyNap Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • PolyNap Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is SlowDowning free?
SlowDowning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polyphasic Sleep free?
Polyphasic Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SlowDowning or Polyphasic Sleep have ads?
Neither SlowDowning nor Polyphasic Sleep shows ads.

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