Wishlist vs Sleep On It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wishlist
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More than just a shopping list, wishlist management When you think "I want that," first make a note in this app. This app is a versatile wishlist application that allows you to centrally manage all genres of "wants," from "things" like gadgets, clothes, and interior decor to "digital content" such as subscriptions, and even "experiences" like hot spring trips. The biggest feature is that it's not just a shopping memo; it allows you to record and manage the entire lifecycle of an item: "Consideration," "Acquisition," "Utilization," and "Organization (letting go)." Prevent impulse buys, identify what you truly need, use what you've acquired with care, and let go of items feeling refreshed. It supports your smart consumer life. Main Features1. Unique Lifecycle Management You can track exactly what state an item is in. - Acquisition Phase: Considering / Want / Reserved / Acquired - Acquisition Method: Not yet acquired / Purchased / Subscription/Rental / Received - Usage Status: Unused / In use / Completed/Finished / For display (Collection) - Disposal Status: Retained / Sold / Discarded / Lost2. Supports Items of All Natures You can register items according to their nature, not only physical "things" on hand but also "digital" data and "services (experiences)." 3. Detailed Data Recording A variety of input fields are provided to make it easy to look back later. - Basic Information: Item name, category, manufacturer/brand, price, reference URL - Purchase/Consideration Location: Where to buy (or where you bought it), such as online stores or physical shops - Tagging & Memos: Multiple settable tags and a free-text memo function - Self-Evaluation: A 5-star rating function to leave your satisfaction level after purchase or experience4. Powerful Search and Organization Functions - Detailed filtering by keyword search, current phase, or nature is possible. - Equipped with a "Tag Cloud Function" to visually search all registered tags. Items won't get lost.Recommended for - People who have many things they want and want to clear their heads. - People who want to reduce impulse buys and buy only what they truly need (savings/minimalist oriented). - People who want to record the purchase history and usage impressions of gadgets and clothes. - People who want to list the contract status of subscriptions and rentals. - People who want to manage the fate of things, including sales history on flea market apps, etc.Usage Scenarios (Examples) - \[Gadget\] Register a new smartphone as "Considering" and note the price and URL. After purchase, change it to "In use," and when you let it go on a flea market app a few years later, update the status to "Sold." - \[Fashion\] Register clothes found on social media. Add a "Waiting for sale" tag and purchase when the price drops. - \[Experience\] List travel destinations or restaurants you want to visit. After actually going, give it a self-evaluation (e.g., 4 stars) to record it as a memory.Smartly organize all your desires and belongings with this one app!
Sleep On It
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"I want this." Put it down for a few days first. A wishlist for taking one breath before an impulse purchase. - Let it sleep - When you find something you want, put the name and the price on the list - Leave it there for a few days - The cat asks on the day - When the waiting is over, a cat asks quietly: do you still want it? - With a little time, "actually, maybe not" turns up more often than you would think - The things you did not buy - The ones you decided against are quietly counted - The list does not leave the device - Everything stays inside this device only (nothing is sent anywhere) - No ads - Free to use Basic use is free. Only exporting your records as a CSV file is a one-time in-app purchase (a single payment of ¥200 in Japan, no subscription; the price is shown in the store). The app connects to the internet only to confirm a purchase, and your records are not sent anywhere. Not straight away. Let it sleep a while. Shopping changes a little.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sleep On It at none against Wishlist's 1. Sleep On It also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Wishlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sleep On It asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wishlist ships an update every 4 months, Sleep On It fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wishlist | Sleep On It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TATSUO NAKANO | AKIHIRO MATSUYAMA |
In-app purchases
Wishlist
- Remove Ads$4.99
Sleep On It
No in-app purchases








