# Pillow vs Sleepzy

The clearest difference is ads: Pillow at none against Sleepzy's shown. Pillow also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). Sleepzy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pillow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Sleepzy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pillow against 4.3 for Sleepzy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Pillow's written reviews are positive against 37% of Sleepzy's.

Pillow ships an update every 2 weeks, Sleepzy monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pillow | Sleepzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772/reviews)** | [4.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepzy-sleep-cycle-tracker/id1064910141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 692 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Neybox Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624507369) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Pillow

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

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and improve your sleep. It automatically tracks your sleep cycles, analyzes heart rate, and records audio events like snoring. Get personalized insights and tips to wake up feeling refreshed.

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

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| 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 |
| Pillow Premium - Legacy | $249.99 | one-time |

**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


### Sleepzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepzy-sleep-cycle-tracker/id1064910141)

This smart alarm clock tracks sleep patterns, wakes you gently during your lightest sleep phase, and analyzes sleep quality. It provides insights into sleep debt, offers relaxing sounds to help you unwind, and can sync with health apps for comprehensive data tracking.

**Highlights:** Smart alarm wakes you in lightest sleep phase, Sleep pattern tracking and analysis, Sleep debt and quality monitoring, Relaxing sounds and AI music for sleep, Weekly sleep statistics and insights, Snore detection (Premium feature), Syncs with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleepzy Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleepzy Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Sleepzy Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sleepzy Premium 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleepzy Premium 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective alarm clock
- 👍 Customizable alarm sounds
- 🌙 Sleep tracking features
- 💤 Gradual wake-up process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with microphone
- 💰 Overly aggressive upselling of premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not going off as scheduled
- App crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent data recording

**Requested features**

- Integration with other sleep/health apps
- More detailed sleep analysis and insights
- Ability to adjust alarm time range
- Nap tracking and alarm


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pillow free?

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

### Is Sleepzy free?

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

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

Pillow is rated higher. Pillow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Sleepzy averages 4.3 from 22K ratings.

### Do Pillow or Sleepzy have ads?

Sleepzy shows ads; Pillow does not.

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

Pillow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sleepzy monthly. Most recently, Pillow was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sleepzy on September 24, 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.*