# Pillow vs Bedtime

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pillow at freemium against Bedtime's subscription. Pillow also leads on ratings volume (96K vs 385) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). Bedtime's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Bedtime 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 385, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Pillow's written reviews are positive against 59% of Bedtime's.

Pillow ships an update every 11 days, Bedtime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pillow | Bedtime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772/reviews) | **[4.6 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-sleep-tracker/id1617231678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 385 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 692 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Neybox Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624507369) | [WEBEYE MOBILE HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453950753) |

## What reviewers say

### Pillow

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### Bedtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-sleep-tracker/id1617231678)

Improve your sleep with this smart tracker and CBT-I program. Drift off with immersive soundscapes, understand your sleep patterns with advanced tracking, and build lasting healthy habits for deeper sleep and refreshed mornings.

**Highlights:** Immersive fantasy room environments, Advanced white noise and sound mixing, Accurate sleep tracking and reports, Professional CBT-I guided program, Snoring and sleep sound detection, Build better sleep habits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP 1-Week Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| BedTime - Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $8.49 | per 7 days |
| VIP 1-Month Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP 1-Month-Try Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP 6-Month Plan | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP 1-Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP 1-Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with sleep
- 👍 Provides sleep analysis
- 🎧 Soothing sounds and meditations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Inaccurate sleep tracking
- ⚠️ Charges for subscription without consent
- 🤖 Creepy/disturbing audio clips

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't record sleep sounds
- Recordings not available without subscription
- Alarm issues and inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth support for sleep devices
- Longer sound loops without interruptions
- Better snoring/noise detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pillow free?

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

### Is Bedtime free?

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

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

Bedtime is rated higher. Pillow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Bedtime averages 4.6 from 385 ratings.

### Do Pillow or Bedtime have ads?

Neither Pillow nor Bedtime shows ads.

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

Pillow ships an update every 11 days, and Bedtime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pillow was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bedtime on September 1, 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.*