# SleepRec vs SleepSense

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SleepRec at none against SleepSense's 14. SleepRec also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 6%). 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.

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.

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 6% of SleepSense's.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SleepRec | SleepSense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeprec/id6763041753/reviews)** | [4.3 (570 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepsense-sleep-tracker/id6791916451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 208 | **570** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 5.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 159 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALEXEI EGORU&SCHIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895134062) | [Dualstar Entertainment Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841600174) |

## What reviewers say

### SleepRec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleeprec/id6763041753)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SleepSense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepsense-sleep-tracker/id6791916451)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #114 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Monitor Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Monitor 3-Day Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SleepSense Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| SleepSense Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Monitor Weekly Intro | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Monitor Weekly Trial | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Monitor Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleep Monitor Premium Access | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| SleepSense Plus | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| SleepSense Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| SleepSense Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Sleep Monitor Advanced Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Sleep Monitor Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| SleepSense Plus | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*