# SleepSense vs Dawndrill

The clearest difference is rating: SleepSense at 4.2 against Dawndrill's 1.0. SleepSense also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (522 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SleepSense sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Dawndrill sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SleepSense holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SleepSense has 522 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SleepSense ships an update weekly, Dawndrill every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SleepSense | Dawndrill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepsense-sleep-tracker/id6791916451/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawndrill/id6793017561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dualstar Entertainment Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841600174) | [CrazyOps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895830792) |

## What reviewers say

### SleepSense

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #129 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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

**Highlights:** Overnight sleep monitoring, Sleep scores and summaries, Sound activity insights, Sleep history and trends, Apple Health integration, On-device audio 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 |


### Dawndrill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawndrill/id6793017561)

This alarm clock requires users to complete a physical or camera-verified mission before the alarm will turn off. It's designed for heavy snoozers and night owls to build consistent morning routines and start the day with discipline.

**Highlights:** Mission-based wake-up system, Camera-verified pushups, Squat completion missions, Personalized morning plan, Streaks and badges, Morning insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dawndrill Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Dawndrill Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Dawndrill Annual Special | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SleepSense free?

SleepSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dawndrill free?

Dawndrill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SleepSense or Dawndrill?

SleepSense is rated higher. SleepSense averages 4.2 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Dawndrill averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SleepSense or Dawndrill have ads?

Dawndrill shows ads; SleepSense does not.

### Which is updated more often, SleepSense or Dawndrill?

SleepSense ships an update weekly, and Dawndrill every 9 days. Most recently, SleepSense was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dawndrill on October 20, 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.*