# NightWell vs Sleep⋆

NightWell and Sleep⋆ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of NightWell's written reviews are positive against 8% of Sleep⋆'s. Sleep⋆'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (135 vs 16). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NightWell sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sleep⋆ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NightWell against 4.5 for Sleep⋆. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep⋆ has 135 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of NightWell's written reviews are positive against 8% of Sleep⋆'s.

NightWell ships an update every 3 weeks, Sleep⋆ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NightWell | Sleep⋆ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightwellsmart-sleep-tracker/id827600695/reviews)** | [4.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep/id1438502087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [株式会社C2](https://appshunter.io/developer/597389977) | [Verv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/583901247) |

## What reviewers say

### NightWell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightwellsmart-sleep-tracker/id827600695)

This smart sleep companion helps you track sleep patterns, monitor snoring, and wake up gently with intelligent alarms. Gain personalized insights to improve rest, energy, and focus, with calming sounds and mindful tips for relaxation before bed.

**Highlights:** Sleep pattern tracking, Snoring monitoring, Intelligent smart alarm, Personalized sleep insights, Calming lull sounds, Sleep reports, Cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Ad Removal (7 Days) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Alarm sound "Minute Waltz" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lull Sound "Berceuse Op. 57" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alarm sound "Time for relax" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alarm sound "Slumber" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alarm sound "Piscatio" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lull Sound "Kagura" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alarm sound "Peer Gynt Morgenstemning Op.46  w/ES " | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alarm sound "Nocturne No.2" | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sleep⋆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep/id1438502087)

Improve your sleep with calming sounds, stories, and personalized plans. Features a gentle alarm and sleep tracker to help you wake up refreshed and establish a better sleep routine.

**Highlights:** 70+ sleep stories and sounds, Personalized sleep plans, Gentle alarm clock, ASMR and delta waves, Sleep tracking, Low light interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Membership 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership 6 Months | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Membership 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership 1 Year | $119.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NightWell free?

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

### Is Sleep⋆ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NightWell or Sleep⋆?

NightWell is rated higher. NightWell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Sleep⋆ averages 4.5 from 135 ratings.

### Do NightWell or Sleep⋆ have ads?

NightWell shows ads; Sleep⋆ does not.

### Which is updated more often, NightWell or Sleep⋆?

NightWell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sleep⋆ monthly. Most recently, NightWell was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sleep⋆ on October 22, 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.*