# Yawn vs Dawndrill

The clearest difference is rating: Yawn at 4.6 against Dawndrill's 1.0. Yawn also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Dawndrill's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yawn sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Dawndrill sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yawn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yawn has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yawn ships an update weekly, Dawndrill every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yawn | Dawndrill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yawn-sleep-tracker/id6759587180/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawndrill/id6793017561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 91 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [clvr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737492618) | [CrazyOps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895830792) |

## What reviewers say

### Yawn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yawn-sleep-tracker/id6759587180)

This app tracks your sleep patterns to help you understand your personal sleep needs and calculate your sleep debt. It provides a daily sleep score and insights into your bedtime regularity, all personalized to your goals.

**Highlights:** Sleep score tracking, Personalized sleep debt calculation, Identifies individual sleep needs, Monitors bedtime regularity, Integrates with Apple Health, Personalized goal-based quizzes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Dawndrill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawndrill/id6793017561)

This alarm clock requires users to complete a physical or camera-verified mission before the alarm will turn off. It's designed for heavy snoozers and night owls to build consistent morning routines and start the day with discipline.

**Highlights:** Mission-based wake-up system, Camera-verified pushups, Squat completion missions, Personalized morning plan, Streaks and badges, Morning insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dawndrill Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Dawndrill Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Dawndrill Annual Special | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yawn free?

Yawn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dawndrill free?

Dawndrill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yawn or Dawndrill?

Yawn is rated higher. Yawn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dawndrill averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yawn or Dawndrill have ads?

Both Yawn and Dawndrill show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yawn or Dawndrill?

Yawn ships an update weekly, and Dawndrill every 9 days. Most recently, Yawn was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dawndrill on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*