# Pillow vs Gentler Streak Workout Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gentler Streak Workout Tracker at 70% against Pillow's 42%. Gentler Streak Workout Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Pillow's advantage is ratings volume (96K vs 8.8K) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Gentler Streak Workout Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gentler Streak Workout 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 8.8K, 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 70% of Gentler Streak Workout Tracker's.

Pillow ships an update every 9 days, Gentler Streak Workout Tracker fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pillow | Gentler Streak Workout Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentler-streak-workout-tracker/id1576857102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 691 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Neybox Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624507369) | [Gentler Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564056326) |

## What reviewers say

### Pillow

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### Gentler Streak Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentler-streak-workout-tracker/id1576857102)

This app provides personalized fitness guidance that adapts to your daily capabilities, encouraging consistent movement without overexertion. It offers detailed sleep analysis, step tracking with trend overviews, and cycle-synced activity suggestions. Track workouts, manage intensity, and maintain your activity streak on your terms.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily readiness assessment, Full sleep analysis and trends, Cycle-synced activity suggestions, On-watch workout intensity management, Customizable workout journal, Streak maintenance with status adjustments

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gentler Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Gentler Premium Monthly Family | $8.99 | per month |
| Gentler Premium Yearly Family | $29.99 | per year |
| Gentler Premium Yearly Family | $35.99 | per year |
| Gentler Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Gentler Premium Yearly Family | $59.99 | per year |
| Gentler Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Gentler Premium Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Gentler Premium Lifetime | $125.99 | one-time |
| Gentler Premium Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent app design and visuals
- 💪 Motivates users to exercise at the right intensity
- 🤗 Supportive and compassionate approach to fitness
- 🧠 Provides valuable insights and data on fitness and wellbeing
- 🔄 Allows for rest days and recovery without guilt

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate activity tracking
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear how the 'overreaching' metric is calculated
- 💰 Subscription cost may be high for some users
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited functionality in the free version
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues during outdoor workouts
- Inconsistent sync between Apple Health and Gentler Streak
- Wellbeing tab not functioning properly for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually edit or delete workouts
- Provide more long-term activity and trend data
- Integrate with other fitness platforms (e.g., Fitbit)
- Allow customization of activity goals and thresholds
- Include period tracking and insights related to menstrual cycles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pillow free?

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

### Is Gentler Streak Workout Tracker free?

Gentler Streak Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pillow or Gentler Streak Workout Tracker?

Gentler Streak Workout Tracker is rated higher. Pillow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Gentler Streak Workout Tracker averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Pillow or Gentler Streak Workout Tracker have ads?

Neither Pillow nor Gentler Streak Workout Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pillow or Gentler Streak Workout Tracker?

Pillow ships an update every 9 days, and Gentler Streak Workout Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Pillow was updated on November 12, 2026 and Gentler Streak Workout Tracker on November 12, 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.*