# Pillow vs Sleep Tracker Journey

Pillow and Sleep Tracker Journey both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sleep Tracker Journey's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pillow's. Sleep Tracker Journey also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Pillow's advantage is ratings volume (96K vs 26) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). 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 Sleep Tracker Journey sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.2 for Sleep Tracker Journey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pillow has 96K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Pillow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sleep Tracker Journey's.

Pillow ships an update every 10 days, Sleep Tracker Journey weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pillow | Sleep Tracker Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (96K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillow-sleep-tracker/id878691772/reviews)** | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-journey/id6444026039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 691 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neybox Digital Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624507369) | [AIGNITE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740123410) |

## What reviewers say

### Pillow

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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 (6)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Sleep Tracker Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-tracker-journey/id6444026039)

This app monitors your sleep patterns using sound analysis to identify snoring, coughing, and sleep talking. It provides detailed sleep quality and regularity statistics, offering an intelligent alarm to wake you during a light sleep phase. Understand your sleep to foster a gradual upturn in your sleep quality.

**Highlights:** Sleep sound analysis, Detailed sleep statistics, Intelligent alarm, Sleep quality tracking, Snoring and sleep talking detection, Long-term sleep pattern trends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Journey Mensual Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Sleep Journey Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Sleep Journey Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Sleep Journey Anual Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Sleep Journey Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Sleep Journey Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium Membership | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Sleep Tracker Journey Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pillow free?

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

### Is Sleep Tracker Journey free?

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

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

Pillow is rated higher. Pillow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96K ratings, while Sleep Tracker Journey averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do Pillow or Sleep Tracker Journey have ads?

Neither Pillow nor Sleep Tracker Journey shows ads.

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

Pillow ships an update every 10 days, and Sleep Tracker Journey weekly. Most recently, Pillow was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sleep Tracker Journey on October 27, 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.*