Pillow vs SleepGofer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pillow
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.
- Automatic sleep tracking
- Smart alarm clock
- Snore and sleep talking recorder
- Sleep cycle analysis
- Heart rate analysis
- Personalized sleep tips
- Sleep aid library
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Sleep trouble? Sleep better with Pillow, your smart sleep tracker. Pillow can analyze your sleep cycles automatically using your Apple Watch, iPhone or iPad. Use Pillow as a smart alarm clock to wake up at the lightest possible sleep stage and start your day refreshed and relaxed. Record important audio events such as snoring, sleep apnea, and sleep talking. Explore trends about your sleep and compare your sleep quality with many Apple Health metrics that affect sleep. As seen on: The New York Times, Forbes, The Guardian, BuzzFeed, The Washington Post, TechCrunch, MacStories, Daily Mail, and many more. Rated as one of the best sleep tracking apps for the Apple Watch and iPhone. Join the millions that have discovered the life-changing benefits of great sleep! TRACK YOUR SLEEP AUTOMATICALLY - Simply wear your Apple Watch during sleep. Pillow will automatically detect and analyze your sleep. - View last night's report right on your Apple Watch, along with the heart rate analysis for the night. - Switch between manual and automatic mode anytime. SLEEP CYCLE & HEART RATE ANALYSIS - Advanced sleep cycle analysis algorithm based on the latest scientific findings in sleep research. - Detailed heart rate analysis - Detailed sleep stage diagram (Awake, REM, Light Sleep, Deep Sleep) and sleep score. - Home Screen, Lock Screen Widgets and Apple Watch Complications AUDIO RECORDINGS USING MACHINE LEARNING - Snoring, sleep apnea, sleep talking and other nightly sounds. - All processing is done using on-device intelligence to ensure privacy. PERSONALISED INSIGHTS & SLEEP TIPS - Create a unique personal sleep program to reach your goals - Regularly updated sleep tips - Advanced Insights, including optimal bedtime, chronotype and more. SLEEP TRENDS - Explore your sleep history with Week, Month, Year, and All Time overviews. - Compare your sleep quality with many Apple Health categories that affect sleep. BACKUP & SYNCHRONIZE - Synchronize and backup your sleep data and audio recordings between your devices. ALARM PRESETS & NAPS - Powernap, recovery, and full-cycle nap - Customisable alarm presets MOOD & NOTES - Track your mood when you wake up - Discover how your notes affect your sleep quality SLEEP AID - Access an expanding library of Meditations, Bedtime Stories, Soundscapes and Music. - Use a track from Apple Music or iTunes as an alarm. - Siri Wind Down support PREMIUM FEATURES: - Unlimited sleep history & analysis - Advanced sleep analysis - Sleep trends & Apple Health comparison - Sleep notes - Heart rate analysis - Sound recordings - Nap modes & Customisable presets - Access to Sleep aid library - Access to all wake-up melodies - Discover: Create a personalised sleep program. - Wake-up melodies from your iTunes library or Apple Music - Data export in CSV format - Smart Wake-up Learn more at https://pillow.app SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. If you start a free trial, you will be charged automatically at the end of the trial period unless you cancel 24 hours before the expiration period. Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal cost will be charged to your account within 24 hours before the end of the current period. When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the existing subscription will not be refunded. If offered, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms & Privacy Policy: https://pillow.app/pillow-privacy-policy-en
SleepGofer
This app analyzes sleep patterns and snoring using intelligent audio detection. It provides detailed insights into sleep cycles, snoring intensity, and duration, helping users understand and improve their sleep quality. All data is securely stored for privacy.
- Intelligent audio analysis for snoring detection
- Detailed sleep cycle monitoring
- Snoring intensity and duration breakdown
- Nightly sleep summary dashboard
- Trend analysis over days and weeks
- Secure and private data storage
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This app is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before making any decisions related to your health. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of information provided by this app. Sleep Gofer is an advanced sleep and snoring tracking application designed to give you a complete understanding of your nightly rest and overall sleep health. Built with intelligent audio analysis and a clear, user-friendly interface, Sleep Gofer helps you discover what truly happens while you sleep—whether you snore occasionally, experience loud or frequent snoring, or simply want to monitor and improve your sleep patterns. The app transforms your device into a powerful sleep companion that works silently throughout the night to identify disturbances, and analyze sleep cycles. Sleep Gofer uses sophisticated sound-detection algorithms that accurately capture snoring episodes in real time. Instead of just telling you that you snored, the app breaks down each night into a detailed timeline showing when snoring occurred, how intense it was, and how long each episode lasted. This level of analysis helps you identify habits, triggers, and trends—such as changes in sleeping position, stress levels, or environmental factors—that may be contributing to poor-quality sleep. Beyond snoring detection, Sleep Gofer also monitors your overall sleep cycles. By analyzing your movements and sound patterns, the app provides insights into your transitions between light sleep, deep sleep, and moments of restlessness. Over time, this data forms a complete picture of your natural sleep rhythm. Understanding your sleep stages can help you pinpoint the factors that disrupt deep, restorative sleep and allow you to make meaningful adjustments to your nighttime routine. Your nightly sleep summary is presented through a clean, intuitive dashboard that organizes your data into easy-to-read charts and reports. You can review nightly results, compare trends over days or weeks, and track progress toward your goals. Whether you’re working to reduce snoring, improve your sleep quality, or simply understand your body better, Sleep Gofer makes the process engaging and accessible for all users. Privacy is a core priority. All recordings and sleep data remain securely stored and protected, ensuring full confidentiality as you monitor one of the most personal aspects of your health. Whether you want quieter sleep, better energy during the day, or a deeper understanding of your sleep cycles, Sleep Gofer provides the clarity you need to achieve long-term improvement and truly restful nights. 1. Serrano S, Patanè L, Serghini O, et al. Detection and classification of obstructive sleep apnea using audio spectrogram analysis. Electronics. 2024;13(13). doi:10.3390/electronics13132567 https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/13/2567 2. Li R, Li W, Yue K, Li Y. Convolutional neural network for screening of obstructive sleep apnea using snoring sounds. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. 2023;86:104966. doi:10.1016/j.bspc.2023.104966 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1746809423003993
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SleepGofer at 5.0 against Pillow's 4.4. SleepGofer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Pillow's advantage is ratings volume (96K vs 1) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pillow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. SleepGofer asks for nothing beyond the download.
SleepGofer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pillow has 96K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Pillow | SleepGofer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (96K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #169 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 691 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Neybox Digital Ltd. | Open Airway Dental Solutions |
Customer experience
Pillow
SleepGofer
Bugs and requests
Pillow
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Sleep data not syncing properly
- Audio recording issues
- Alarm not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit sleep sessions and data
- Sleep cycle trends and insights
- Dream journal integration
- More customization options for alarms and sounds
SleepGofer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pillow
- Pillow Premium - Monthly$19.991 Month
- Premium Sleep Tracking7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Pillow Premium - Annual$49.991 Year
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- Pillow Premium - Annual1 Year trial$49.991 Year
- Pillow Premium - Quarterly$59.993 Months
- Pillow Premium - Legacy$249.99
SleepGofer
No in-app purchases









