# Pillow vs RISE

The clearest difference is ads: Pillow at none against RISE's shown. RISE's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pillow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and RISE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RISE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96K and 73K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Pillow's written reviews are positive against 49% of RISE's.

Pillow ships an update every 9 days, RISE every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pillow | RISE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772/reviews) | **[4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-sleep-tracker/id1453884781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 73K |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **49.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#13** |
| Size | 691 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Neybox Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624507369) | [Rise Science Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/939913913) |

## What reviewers say

### Pillow

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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 | $49.99 | per year |
| Pillow Premium - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Pillow Premium - Annual | $49.99 | 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


### RISE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-sleep-tracker/id1453884781)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #70 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and improve your sleep by tracking sleep debt and energy levels. It offers personalized recommendations, circadian rhythm insights, and integrates with various health devices to guide you toward better sleep habits and increased energy.

**Highlights:** Sleep debt tracking, Energy level monitoring, Circadian rhythm analysis, Personalized sleep recommendations, Integration with health trackers, Smart alarm clock, Sleep knowledge library

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Expert Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $60.99 | per month |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $61.99 | per month |
| Sleep & Energy Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| RISE Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
- 📊 Helpful data insights
- 🔍 Detailed sleep analysis
- ⏰ Effective sleep scheduling
- 🧠 Improves sleep habits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Inaccurate sleep time tracking
- 🔌 Battery drain issues
- 🤖 Buggy app functionality
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing pricing options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not working consistently
- Sleep data not syncing accurately
- Notifications not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add monthly subscription option
- Improve manual sleep data editing
- Integrate with more fitness trackers
- Provide better support for shift workers
- Add ability to track naps and their impact


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pillow free?

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

### Is RISE free?

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

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

RISE is rated higher. Pillow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while RISE averages 4.7 from 73K ratings.

### Do Pillow or RISE have ads?

RISE shows ads; Pillow does not.

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

Pillow ships an update every 9 days, and RISE every 2 days. Most recently, Pillow was updated on November 1, 2026 and RISE on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pillow or RISE?

Pillow currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and RISE at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*