# NightWell vs Pillow

The clearest difference is ads: Pillow at none against NightWell's shown. Pillow also leads on ratings volume (96K vs 16) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). NightWell's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 42%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NightWell sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pillow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NightWell holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pillow has 96K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of NightWell's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pillow's.

NightWell ships an update every 3 weeks, Pillow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NightWell | Pillow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightwellsmart-sleep-tracker/id827600695/reviews)** | [4.4 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **96K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 41.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 121 MB | 691 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [株式会社C2](https://appshunter.io/developer/597389977) | [Neybox Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624507369) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 "Peer Gynt Morgenstemning Op.46  w/ES " | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alarm sound "Nocturne No.2" | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pillow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app analyzes your sleep cycles automatically using your Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad. It functions as a smart alarm to wake you at your lightest sleep stage and records audio events like snoring. Explore sleep trends and compare your quality with Apple Health metrics.

**Highlights:** Automatic sleep tracking, Smart alarm clock, Snore and sound recording, Sleep cycle analysis, Heart rate analysis, Personalized sleep tips, Sleep aid library

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pillow Premium - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Sleep Tracking | $39.99 | per year |
| Pillow Premium - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pillow Premium - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pillow Premium - Quarterly | $59.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking sleep patterns
- 🚀 Automatic sleep detection
- 🎨 Colorful and intuitive interface
- 📊 Detailed sleep data and analysis
- 🔊 Audio recording of sleep sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing alarm and nap features
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent sync between watch and phone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Sleep data not syncing properly
- Audio recording issues
- Alarm not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit sleep sessions and data
- Sleep cycle trends and insights
- Dream journal integration
- More customization options for alarms and sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NightWell free?

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

### Is Pillow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NightWell or Pillow?

NightWell is rated higher. NightWell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pillow averages 4.4 from 96K ratings.

### Do NightWell or Pillow have ads?

NightWell shows ads; Pillow does not.

### Which is updated more often, NightWell or Pillow?

NightWell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pillow every 9 days. Most recently, NightWell was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pillow on November 8, 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.*