PatSleep vs Steady
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PatSleep
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Fall Asleep Faster with the Power of Rhythm. PatSleep is your personal sleep companion designed exclusively for Apple Watch. By utilizing the Taptic Engine, PatSleep delivers gentle, rhythmic haptics (vibrations) that mimic the soothing sensation of being patted to sleep or the steady beat of a heart. Why Key Features: Soothing Haptics: Experience a physical sense of rhythm without sound or light, allowing you to drift off without distractions. Customizable Rhythms: Choose from various haptic patterns like "Lub-Dub" (Heartbeat), "Tick", and more to find what relaxes you most. Smart Pacing: The rhythmic interval can gradually adjust based on scientifically designed curves to guide your breathing and heart rate into a relaxed state. Tap to Set Tempo: Have a specific rhythm in mind? Simply tap on the screen to set your own custom haptic interval. Distraction-Free: Works in the background (Mindfulness mode), so you can rest your wrist and turn off the screen while the gentle pulses continue. Standalone Watch App: No iPhone required nearby. Just set your timer, close your eyes, and relax. Perfect for anyone struggling with insomnia, looking to focus, or parents finding a soothing rhythm for their little ones. Download PatSleep today and feel the rhythm of rest.
Steady
This app helps shift workers manage fatigue and optimize sleep. It offers a smart wake alarm, fatigue forecasting, and personalized coaching tips. Prioritizing privacy, it keeps all your data on your device.
- Drive home risk alert
- Smart wake alarm
- 3-day fatigue forecast
- Evidence-based coaching tips
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Private, on-device data storage
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Steady is built for shift workers, not 9-to-5. NEW IN 1.8 • A 3-minute reaction test before you drive home, compared with your own rested speed. A fatigue check, not a driving test. • Switching to nights or back to days: Steady plans the days around it, with bedtimes, light and a nap before the first night. • Your next 24 hours on one line: work, sleep, naps and your caffeine cutoff. • iPhone Duo: stand it half open and Steady becomes a nightstand. WHAT MAKES STEADY DIFFERENT • Drive home risk alert: warns you when fatigue makes the drive too risky. 17 hours awake is roughly a 0.05% BAC. Always free. • Roster import from a photo: point your camera at the schedule on the wall and confirm every day before it's saved. • An alertness curve that shows when you'll crash, plus the best windows for exercise, meals and light. • A sleep score measured against your own rotation, not a 9-to-5 clock. • Sleep debt and a payback plan built around your real rota. • Smart wake alarm: wakes you in light sleep within a window you choose, backed by a real system alarm on iOS 26 and later. • 290 coaching tips grounded in AASM, NIOSH and chronobiology research. • English and Spanish, written natively in both. • Private and on-device: no accounts, no servers, no tracking. For DuPont, 4-on-4-off, Panama, 12-hour rotations, fixed nights and on-call: healthcare, manufacturing, public safety, hospitality, transit and logistics. FREE • Drive home risk alert, reaction test and night-switch planner • Today's fatigue score and your next 24 hours • Shift templates, single-day changes and Calendar roster import • Sleep log with Apple Health sync (last 7 days) • Bedtime and wake check-ins • Wind Down: brown noise, pink noise and 4-7-8 breathing • Caffeine, alcohol, exercise and meal logging • Bedtime and shift-day reminders • Sleep Focus filter, Live Activity and a Control Center nap button • iPhone Duo nightstand, Apple Watch app, Siri and Shortcuts • A starter set of coaching tips STEADY PRO Free for 7 days, then $3.99 a month or $24.99 a year. • Roster import from a photo • Alertness curve and light plan • Fatigue score breakdown and 7-day forecast • Sleep debt ledger and shift-aware sleep score • Sleep stages, overnight vitals and Discoveries • Smart wake alarm and nap planner • Caffeine cutoff and light reminders • Custom rotations and the chronotype quiz • Daily briefing, weekly review and Ask Steady, on-device • Widgets and Watch complications • Full history, long-range stats and exports • The full coaching library Works on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and the iPhone Duo inner display, with two pages split on the fold. Steady is not a medical device. Always consult a licensed clinician for medical advice. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Steady Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, $3.99 a month or $24.99 a year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jcmobileappstudio.com/apps/steady/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatSleep at none against Steady's 2. PatSleep also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Steady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PatSleep asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PatSleep | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jialin Liu | JC Mobile App Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
PatSleep
No in-app purchases
Steady
- Steady Pro, Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Steady Pro, Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year









