Comparison

NowSleep vs Yorisou

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

Head to head
About

NowSleep

This app helps you establish a healthier sleep routine by tracking your bedtime and wake-up times. It offers features like app blocking to minimize distractions and calming nature sounds to aid relaxation. Gain insights into your sleep patterns with daily records and trend analysis.

Highlights
  • Bedtime and wake-up check-ins
  • App lock for bedtime
  • Daily records and sleep trends
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Bedtime rituals and gentle reminders
  • Calming nature sounds
Features
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NowSleep is a lightweight, gentle sleep check-in app. No judgment. No pressure. Just a calmer way to track your real routine, reduce bedtime distractions, and build a rhythm that feels right for you. KEY FEATURES โ€ข BEDTIME AND WAKE-UP CHECK-INS Set bedtime and wake-up goals, log when you go to bed and get up, and build a clear record of your routine over time. โ€ข APP LOCK FOR BEDTIME Schedule a lock period for distracting apps, categories, or websites, so it is easier to put your phone down and settle in for the night. โ€ข DAILY RECORDS AND SLEEP TRENDS Review bedtime, wake-up time, and sleep duration by date, with optional wake-up feelings, tags, and notes. Explore weekly, monthly, and yearly views to see how your routine changes over time. โ€ข HOME SCREEN AND LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS See last nightโ€™s result, early-bedtime days this week, streaks, and your bedtime countdown without opening the app. โ€ข BEDTIME RITUALS AND GENTLE REMINDERS Use simple routines and gentle reminders to leave the dayโ€™s busyness behind and make space to wind down. โ€ข CALMING NATURE SOUNDS Relax with rain, ocean waves, streams, forests, and other natural sounds. Sleep is not another task to complete. It is a way to return to a rhythm that feels right. Sleep better. Live better. Start tonight with NowSleep. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Some features require NowSleep Plus. Eligible users may receive a 7-day free trial. Available plans, pricing, and trial eligibility are shown on the App Store purchase screen. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when your purchase is confirmed. Monthly and yearly plans are auto-renewing subscriptions. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, your subscription will renew automatically. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions at any time in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dcn13dbsryp9.feishu.cn/wiki/TGicwiaCGiiSPdktGbKcJJ7Qnie

About

Yorisou

Features
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Yorisou helps couples share cycle and mood context gently on one iPhone. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Record mood, symptoms, and cycle phase in a few taps - See period, follicular, ovulation, luteal, and PMS phases on a calendar - Show a partner only today's support hints, while symptoms, mood, notes, and history stay private - Switch between self and partner roles on one iPhone - Explore 24 gentle support hints across six cycle states PRO FEATURES - View cycle, mood, and symptom history without a time limit - Browse the full calendar history - See all four support hints for the current cycle state - Your data stays on your device; no account or external transmission is required PRICING - Weekly ยฅ250/week, with a 3-day free trial for eligible users - Yearly ยฅ4,800/year - Auto-renewing subscriptions; cancel at least 24 hours before period end - Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy Support: https://starcrown.co.jp/support

Screenshots

NowSleep4 screens
Yorisou4 screens

Verdict

The call

NowSleep and Yorisou are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. NowSleep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Yorisou sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NowSleep ships an update weekly, Yorisou every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NowSleep versus Yorisou: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNowSleepYorisou
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.217.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size82 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer่Šทๆฌฃ ้ป„Starcrown Inc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NowSleep

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plus Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Yorisou

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NowSleep free?
NowSleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yorisou free?
Yorisou is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NowSleep or Yorisou have ads?
Neither NowSleep nor Yorisou shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NowSleep or Yorisou?
NowSleep ships an update weekly, and Yorisou every 6 days. Most recently, NowSleep was updated on November 11, 2026 and Yorisou on November 9, 2026.

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