# Pillow vs Sleep Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Pillow at none against Sleep Tracker's shown. Pillow also leads on ratings volume (96K vs 8K) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). Sleep Tracker's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pillow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Sleep Tracker sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sleep Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pillow has 96K ratings behind it against 8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Pillow's written reviews are positive against 49% of Sleep Tracker's.

Pillow ships an update every 9 days, Sleep Tracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pillow | Sleep Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772/reviews) | **[4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder-sound/id1551928101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 8K |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **49.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 691 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neybox Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624507369) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## What reviewers say

### Pillow

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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, 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


### Sleep Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-recorder-sound/id1551928101)

This intelligent sleep assistant helps you understand your sleep patterns with detailed analysis and recordings of snoring or sleep talking. It offers a library of relaxation tools, including meditation and sleep stories, to improve sleep quality and features a smart alarm to help you wake up refreshed.

**Highlights:** Sleep cycle analysis, Snore and sleep talk recording, Meditation and sleep stories, Soothing sounds and white noise, Smart alarm clock, Sleep notes and mood logging, Apple Health sync

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Purchase | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Purchase | $11.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $12.49 | per month |
| Annual Purchase | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Purchase | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Purchase | $19.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Purchase | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual Purchase | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Purchase | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Purchase | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works now and user loves it
- 👍 Great app, fully genuine sleep tracker
- 👍 Helps user sleep better
- 👍 Gives insight into sleep quality
- 👍 Accurate most of the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate, doesn't record wake-ups
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Recordings are just static
- 🐛 Doesn't always record sleep accurately

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings only allow 3 free clips
- Doesn't record wake-ups and movements accurately
- Alarm doesn't always work
- Charges during free trial period

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter out white noise and record actual sleep-talk/snoring
- Option to disable bedtime feature for shift workers
- Integration with smart home devices to adjust sleep environment
- Social sleep challenges with friends
- Personalized sleep coaching


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pillow free?

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

### Is Sleep Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pillow or Sleep Tracker?

Sleep Tracker is rated higher. Pillow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Sleep Tracker averages 4.7 from 8K ratings.

### Do Pillow or Sleep Tracker have ads?

Sleep Tracker shows ads; Pillow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pillow or Sleep Tracker?

Pillow ships an update every 9 days, and Sleep Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pillow was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sleep Tracker on October 31, 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.*