Comparison

SleepRec vs SleepSense

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

Head to head
About

SleepRec

This app helps you track your sleep patterns and wake up feeling refreshed. It intelligently selects the optimal time within your set window to gently wake you. It also offers ambient sounds to help you fall asleep faster.

Highlights
  • Smart alarm for gentle waking
  • Sleep sound recording
  • Ambient sounds for falling asleep
  • Customizable sound timers
  • Sleep pattern observation
Features
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Sleep Tracker helps you track your sleep and wake up at the right time. Instead of ringing at a fixed second, the app chooses the best moment within your set time window to help you feel less groggy. Sleep sound recording While you sleep, the app listens for changes in sound levels. It doesn’t record the whole night. Recording starts only when noise is detected, like snoring or talking in your sleep. Fall asleep easier The app comes with a built-in collection of calming ambient sounds and melodies. Choose a timer so the sound would turn off automatically after the set timeframe. Sleep Tracker does not evaluate sleep quality or give medical advice. It simply helps you observe your sleep patterns and wake up more comfortably.

About

SleepSense

This app analyzes ambient sound activity to provide insights into your sleep patterns. It tracks duration, sleep scores, quiet periods, and sound events, with optional Apple Health integration. Advanced features are available via a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Overnight sleep monitoring
  • Sleep scores and session summaries
  • Sound activity insights
  • Sleep history and trends
  • Apple Health integration
  • On-device processing
Features
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SleepSense helps users better understand their nightly sleep patterns through convenient, privacy-focused sleep tracking. Place your iPhone near your bed before sleeping, and SleepSense analyzes ambient sound activity to generate useful sleep insights. After each session, you can review your sleep duration, sleep score, quiet periods, sound activity, possible sleep events, and historical trends. KEY FEATURES • Simple overnight sleep monitoring • Sleep scores and session summaries • Sound activity and possible event insights • Sleep history and trend analysis • Optional Apple Health sleep data access and in-bed data export • On-device processing with no full raw audio recordings saved • Optional Premium subscription for advanced sleep quality insights PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS SleepSense Premium provides access to advanced sleep quality monitoring and analysis, helping you better understand your nightly sleep performance and long-term sleep patterns. Premium benefits include: • Detailed sleep quality analysis • Comprehensive sleep scores and session reports • Deeper insights into sound activity and possible sleep events • Extended sleep history and trend tracking • Additional insights to help you understand changes in your sleep patterns SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION SleepSense Premium is available through the following auto-renewable subscription options: • Annual Plan: US$34.99 per year, renewed once every year • Weekly Plan: US$9.99 per week, renewed once every week Prices may vary by country or region, and the applicable price will be displayed in the App Store before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Your subscription automatically renews for the selected renewal period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The renewal charge will be based on your selected weekly or annual subscription plan. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. IMPORTANT NOTICE SleepSense is designed for general wellness and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or clinical-grade sleep event detection. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQeL4Q5ssZDvHP3AJ7oHpRoy3TrlHOghxO3i8w3aCODNrA6sO1vVIAXSHXuQS5XjTvkh_LImNk67dLj/pub Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR_OGxKzquULBuyn8PB0AKO7dJ9ROCfxRAwzKQe0Bdrep2H4u63F2xOujm28GxzLOzJYcc3eSo7_w8d/pub

Screenshots

SleepRec4 screens
SleepSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SleepRec at none against SleepSense's 14. SleepRec also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 7%). SleepSense's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. SleepSense sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SleepRec asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SleepRec against 4.3 for SleepSense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 570 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of SleepRec's written reviews are positive against 7% of SleepSense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepRec ships an update every 6 weeks, SleepSense every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SleepRec versus SleepSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepRecSleepSense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (208 ratings) — better4.3 (570 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings208570 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALEXEI EGORU&SCHINDualstar Entertainment Group

Customer experience

SleepRec

All ratings194 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

SleepSense

All ratings570 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

None

SleepRec

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

SleepSense

Subscriptions14
  • Sleep Monitor Weekly Access7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Sleep Monitor 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • SleepSense Plus3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • SleepSense Plus7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Sleep Monitor Weekly Intro7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Sleep Monitor Weekly Trial3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Sleep Monitor Weekly Premium3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Sleep Monitor Premium Access7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • SleepSense Plus7 Days trial$29.997 Days
  • SleepSense Plus$29.991 Year
  • SleepSense Plus$34.991 Year
  • Sleep Monitor Advanced Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Sleep Monitor Annual Premium$59.991 Year
  • SleepSense Plus3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SleepRec free?
SleepRec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SleepSense free?
SleepSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SleepRec or SleepSense?
SleepRec is rated higher. SleepRec averages 4.4 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while SleepSense averages 4.3 from 570 ratings.
Do SleepRec or SleepSense have ads?
SleepRec shows ads; SleepSense does not.
Which is updated more often, SleepRec or SleepSense?
SleepRec ships an update every 6 weeks, and SleepSense every 6 days. Most recently, SleepRec was updated on October 25, 2026 and SleepSense on October 31, 2026.

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