NowSleep vs pppp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NowSleep
This app helps you establish a healthier sleep routine by tracking your bedtime and wake-up times. It offers features like app locking to reduce distractions, gentle reminders, and calming nature sounds to promote relaxation. Gain insights into your sleep patterns to live better.
- Bedtime and wake-up check-ins
- App lock for bedtime
- Sleep trends and insights
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Bedtime rituals and reminders
- Calming nature sounds
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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 • 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. • 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. • SLEEP TRENDS AND INSIGHTS Review bedtime, wake time, and sleep duration across weekly, monthly, and yearly views to understand how your routine changes over time. • HOME SCREEN AND LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS See last night’s result, early-bedtime days this week, streaks, and your bedtime countdown without opening the app. • BEDTIME RITUALS AND GENTLE REMINDERS Use simple routines and gentle reminders to leave the day’s busyness behind and make space to wind down. • 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
pppp
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pppp is a running app that utilizes the sound of a military whistle as your pacer. Without music or a coach, you can maintain your cadence with just the simple rhythm of a whistle. [Recommended For] - Runners who focus better on rhythmic cues than music - Anyone looking to consciously increase their cadence (steps per minute) - Those who want to do structured interval training on their own - Anyone who misses the distinct rhythm of military PT and group runs [Key Features] 3 Whistle Patterns - Simple Beat — A basic mode that sounds evenly at your set BPM. Perfect for finding your initial cadence. - Military Style — An accented tone sounds every N beats. Beep Beep Beep Beep-beep! Use it to break up your intervals or as pace checkpoints. - Interval — Set different BPMs and durations for high-intensity and low-intensity segments. Train in intervals purely by sound, without needing a timer. [Real-time BPM Adjustment While Running] Move the slider, and the change is applied instantly on the very next beat. No need to pause or restart. [Pace Input → Automatic BPM Recommendation] Enter your target pace (min/km), and the app automatically recommends a BPM that matches cadence standards. For example, a 5:00/km pace recommends 173 BPM, and a 4:00/km pace recommends around 180 BPM. [Volume Control] Finely adjust the volume to a comfortable level that isn't harsh on your ears. [Simple Black & White Design] A minimalist, clutter-free black and white UI. Check your BPM at a single glance while running. [Running and Cadence] Cadence refers to the number of steps you take per minute (counting both feet). Generally, 160–180 BPM is known to be ideal for maintaining an efficient running posture. Shortening your stride and increasing your stride rate reduces the impact on your knees and joints while improving energy efficiency. pppp is the simplest and most intuitive tool for this cadence training. [Recommended BPM Guide] | Target Pace | Recommended BPM | |------------|----------| | Under 4:00/km | 180~185 | | 4:30/km | 176 | | 5:00/km | 173 | | 5:30/km | 168 | | 6:00/km | 163 | | Over 6:30/km | 155~160 |
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pppp at none against NowSleep's 3. pppp also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price and ads 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. NowSleep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. pppp asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NowSleep | pppp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 芷欣 黄 | JAEMIN LEE |
In-app purchases
NowSleep
- Plus月度会员$0.991 Month
- Plus年度会员$7.991 Year
- Plus永久会员$14.99
pppp
No in-app purchases









