Pillow vs Dozy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pillow
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.
- Automatic sleep tracking
- Smart alarm clock
- Snore and sound recording
- 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
Dozy
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Track. Understand. Recover. Dozy is a smart sleep tracker that analyzes your sleep using Apple Health data and delivers AI-powered insights to help you sleep better. Dozy automatically syncs your sleep stages, bedtime, and wake time. It gives you a clear breakdown of your night and tracks your weekly and monthly sleep trends. Go beyond generic stats — Dozy uses advanced analysis to calculate your sleep debt and generate personalized summaries so you can build healthier sleep habits. Key Features: • Automatic sleep tracking via Apple Health • Daily sleep stage breakdown (REM, Deep, Core) • AI-powered sleep summaries and recommendations • Sleep debt calculator with recovery suggestions • Weekly and monthly sleep performance trends • Smart reminders to check insights at the right time • Home screen widget showing key sleep stats • All data stored locally using SwiftData for speed and privacy Dozy is your sleep coach in your pocket — helping you rest smarter, not just longer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dozy at daily against Pillow's every 9 days. Pillow's advantage is chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Dozy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pillow ships an update every 9 days, Dozy daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pillow | Dozy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (96K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #165 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 691 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neybox Digital Ltd. | Ranjit Singh |
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
Dozy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pillow
- Pillow Premium - Monthly$19.991 Month
- Premium Sleep Tracking7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pillow Premium - Annual$39.991 Year
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- Pillow Premium - Annual1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- Pillow Premium - Quarterly$59.993 Months
Dozy
- Dozy Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
- Dozy Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Dozy Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year









