Comparison

Sleep Recorder vs Bedside Audio

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

Head to head
About

Sleep Recorder

This app records nighttime sounds to help you understand your sleep patterns. It detects snoring, sleep talking, and other noises, providing a detailed morning report with a sleep score. All processing happens on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Nighttime sound recording
  • Snoring and sleep talking detection
  • Detailed morning sleep report
  • On-device AI sound classification
  • Adjustable recording sensitivity
  • Sleep history and trends
  • Exportable sleep reports
Features
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Ever wondered if you snore? What you say in your sleep? Sleep Recorder listens all night and gives you a detailed morning report — including your personal Sleep Score. Wake up every morning knowing exactly what happened: how often you snored, what you mumbled, and every unexpected sound. All processed on your device. No cloud. No subscription. Free forever. WHAT GETS DETECTED • Snoring — frequency, loudness, duration • Sleep talking — full audio clips saved for playback • Coughing, breathing changes, nighttime noise • Funny moments too (yes, even farts — with a stats counter) SMART AI SOUND DETECTION • On-device machine learning (YAMNet) classifies sounds in real time • Records only meaningful moments to save storage • Adjustable sensitivity (Low / Medium / High) • Normal & High quality recording modes • Real-time waveform visualization MORNING SLEEP REPORT • Sleep Score (0–100) based on your sound profile • Interactive timeline of every detected event • Listen back to any clip with one tap • Share report with your partner or doctor (PDF & CSV export) SLEEP HISTORY & TRENDS • Weekly and monthly charts • See if your snoring is improving or getting worse • Compare nights side by side • Personal insights based on your data DESIGNED FOR NIGHTTIME • Pure OLED-friendly dark theme • Background recording with screen off • Low battery consumption • Bedtime reminder & alarm integration PRIVACY FIRST — DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE • All audio processing happens on your iPhone • No recordings are ever uploaded to any server • No account required • You stay in full control HOW IT WORKS (3 STEPS) 1. Tap "Start Recording" before bed 2. Place your iPhone next to your pillow (charger plugged in recommended) 3. In the morning, review your Sleep Score, timeline, and audio clips WHY SLEEP RECORDER • 100% free — no paywalls on core features • On-device AI — no cloud, no data sharing • Export sleep reports for your doctor • Designed for people curious about snoring, sleep talking, and overall sleep quality • Works offline AVAILABLE IN 10 LANGUAGES English, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic. Note: Sleep Recorder is a wellness & curiosity tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose sleep apnea or any medical condition. If you have a serious concern about your sleep, please consult a qualified medical professional. Download Sleep Recorder now and discover what happens while you sleep.

About

Bedside Audio

Features
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Did you snore last night? Bedside Audio turns an overnight recording into a focused morning review. Instead of searching through hours of audio, hear selected snore-like clips, see when they happened, and compare how your nights change over time. ONE TAP AT BEDTIME • Place your iPhone beside the bed, start recording, and lock the screen. • Bedside Audio continues recording in the background. • In the morning, see detected clip count, snore time included in the score, relative peak level, and your nightly score. HEAR THE EVIDENCE • Replay selected clips directly from the timeline. • Jump to marked moments without scrubbing through a full-night file. • Review uncertain clips and correct sounds that were classified incorrectly. BUILD YOUR BASELINE • Compare nightly scores and snore load as your history grows. • Notice quieter and louder nights with a clear seven-night view. • Keep dated results available on your iPhone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required. • No automatic cloud upload. • Analysis, results, and selected replay clips stay on this iPhone unless you choose to share them. • Delete individual nights whenever you want. Try your first night free. Continue with one lifetime purchase. No subscription. Bedside Audio is a wellness and awareness tool. It does not diagnose, monitor, or treat sleep apnea or any medical condition. Detection can vary with phone placement, room noise, and other people nearby. Terms of Use: https://prizmchain.github.io/bedside-terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://prizmchain.github.io/bedside-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Sleep Recorder4 screens
Bedside Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sleep Recorder at none against Bedside Audio's 1. Sleep Recorder also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Bedside Audio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bedside Audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sleep Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sleep Recorder ships an update weekly, Bedside Audio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sleep Recorder versus Bedside Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleep RecorderBedside Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerim SenerNOH HIYEONG

In-app purchases

None

Sleep Recorder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bedside Audio

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Sleep Recorder free?
Sleep Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bedside Audio free?
Bedside Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sleep Recorder or Bedside Audio have ads?
Sleep Recorder shows ads; Bedside Audio does not.
Which is updated more often, Sleep Recorder or Bedside Audio?
Sleep Recorder ships an update weekly, and Bedside Audio monthly. Most recently, Sleep Recorder was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bedside Audio on October 24, 2026.

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