Comparison

Time vs Insomnia Sleep Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Time

Features
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Free on Apple Watch: โ–ช Heart rate and motion monitoring for DREAM and LIGHT SLEEP wake-up modes. โ–ช HealthKit-personalized sleep detection for smart wake-up timing. โ–ช Dream audio notes to support recall and lucid dreaming awareness. Subscription on iPhone and iPad: โ–ช Reality check notifications to train awareness and support lucid dreaming habits. โ–ช Dream journal with text and audio. โ–ช Track focus sessions with daily history. โ–ช Capture task notes with text and audio recordings. โ–ช Follow timer progress in real time with Live Activity and Dynamic Island. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Insomnia Sleep Tracker

Features
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Insomnia Sleep Tracker helps you understand and manage your sleep patterns. Track your nightly sleep duration, quality, and disturbances in a detailed sleep diary. Log symptoms like difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night, early morning waking, and daytime fatigue. Record factors that affect your sleep including stress, caffeine intake, screen time, exercise, and medications. Key Features: - Sleep diary with duration, quality, and latency tracking - Symptom logging for insomnia-related issues - Medication and supplement tracking - Mood and energy level monitoring - Charts and reports to identify sleep trends - Customizable reminders for bedtime routines - Export reports to share with your healthcare provider - Care plan for managing insomnia Whether you are dealing with acute or chronic insomnia, this app provides the tools you need to track your sleep health and work with your doctor toward better rest. Identify patterns, understand triggers, and take control of your sleep. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Time4 screens
Insomnia Sleep Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Insomnia Sleep Tracker at every 3 days against Time's weekly. Insomnia Sleep Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.00 per month and Insomnia Sleep Tracker sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time ships an update weekly, Insomnia Sleep Tracker every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Time versus Insomnia Sleep Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeInsomnia Sleep Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS26.215.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB166 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndrii PonomarovDigital Therapeutics

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Time

Subscriptions1
  • Subscribe7 Days trial$2.001 Month
14 purchases

Insomnia Sleep Tracker

Subscriptions11
  • Insomnia Plus (Weekly)$5.997 Days
  • steady pass$6.991 Month
  • weather max$9.993 Months
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  • Insomnia Plus (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • carey ai max$19.991 Month
  • Lite Yearly$29.991 Year
  • carey ai ultra$29.991 Month
  • Insomnia Plus (Sale)$34.991 Year
  • Extended Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Insomnia Plus (Annual)3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • carey ai credits$8.99
  • Store Credit$9.99
  • Lifetime Upgrade$119.99

Questions

Is Time free?
Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Insomnia Sleep Tracker free?
Insomnia Sleep Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time or Insomnia Sleep Tracker have ads?
Neither Time nor Insomnia Sleep Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time or Insomnia Sleep Tracker?
Time ships an update weekly, and Insomnia Sleep Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Time was updated on October 25, 2026 and Insomnia Sleep Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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