Best The Sleep Diary Apps

212+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the the sleep diary category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 212+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for The Sleep Diary

The Sleep Diary#1

The Sleep Diary by Anne Richards

Sleep Research & Clinical Tool
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
1.0(7 ratings)
Free
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This app collects sleep-related symptoms and behaviors for research participants. Access is restricted to those enrolled in studies by Dr. Anne Richards at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, requiring a unique login. It offers daily assessments, a calendar for missed entries, and data summaries.

RISE: Sleep Tracker#2

RISE: Sleep Tracker by Rise Science Inc

Better Health, Focus & Habits
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(61K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#16in Health & Fitness
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This app helps you improve sleep and energy levels by tracking sleep debt and circadian rhythms. It offers personalized recommendations, guided meditations, and smart alarms based on sleep science.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
  • 📊 Helpful data insights
  • 🔍 Detailed sleep analysis
  • ⏰ Effective sleep scheduling

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🕰️ Inaccurate sleep time tracking
  • 🔌 Battery drain issues
Aura: Meditation & Sleep, CBT#3

Aura: Meditation & Sleep, CBT by Aura Health Inc.

Mindfulness, Relaxation, Calm
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(35K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers personalized mental wellness tools, including meditations, sleep stories, life coaching, and CBT. It uses advanced algorithms to tailor content to your needs, helping you find peace, reduce stress, and improve sleep. Join a community of millions and build a daily self-care habit.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for anxiety and depression
  • 👍 Variety of content and features
  • 🧘‍♀️ Effective for sleep and relaxation
  • 💡 Personalized recommendations

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and layout

More The Sleep Diary apps to explore

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Sleep Monitor: Sleep Tracker
Sleep Monitor: Sleep Tracker
Sleep Monitor: Sleep Tracker
Sleep Recorder, Talk & Cycle
Free

This app helps you sleep better by tracking your sleep cycles, recording snoring and sleep talking, and offering guided exercises and soothing sounds. It provides detailed reports and smart alarms to help you wake up refreshed.

Fall asleep faster with guided exercisesRecord snoring and sleep talkingTrack sleep cycles (light, deep, REM)
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Sleepiest: Sleep Meditation
Sleepiest: Sleep Meditation
Sleepiest: Sleep Meditation
Sleep Sounds & Bedtime Stories
Free

This app helps users fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality with a vast library of bedtime stories, guided meditations, and ambient sounds. It also features smart sleep tracking and a gentle alarm to enhance your rest and well-being.

Extensive library of bedtime storiesSoothing sleep meditationsAmbient sleep sound mixer
💪 Health & Fitness
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
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Sleep Number
Sleep Number
Sleep Number
Start Sleeping Better
Free

This app works with a smart bed to provide personalized sleep and health insights. It tracks biosignals, adjusts bed settings, and offers data to help you understand and improve your sleep quality over time.

Personalized sleep insightsSleepIQ score trackingCircadian rhythm guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(147K)
free
7
Ozlo Sleepbuds
Ozlo Sleepbuds
Ozlo Sleepbuds
Ultra-Comfy Sleep Headphones
Free

Tiny, ultra-comfy headphones designed for optimal sleep. They offer all-night battery, noise blocking, audio streaming, and biometric sensing. The companion app allows for personalized settings and sleep data reporting.

Ultra-comfy, low-profile designAll-night battery lifeNoise blocking sleep sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Stellar Sleep: Insomnia CBT
Stellar Sleep: Insomnia CBT
Stellar Sleep: Insomnia CBT
Better sleep with psychology
Free

This app offers a science-backed approach to permanently improve sleep using psychology. It provides personalized programs and tools to help users understand their minds and build better sleep habits, leading to more restful mornings. Over 80% of users see significant improvement in under 4 weeks.

Personalized sleep improvement programCognitive restructuringSleep restriction therapy
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.7K)
free
9
CBT-i Coach
CBT-i Coach
CBT-i Coach
by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Free

This app guides users through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) to improve sleep habits and alleviate insomnia symptoms. It teaches strategies for better sleep routines and environments, complementing professional therapy.

Sleep educationPositive sleep routinesSleep environment improvement
💪 Health & Fitness
(11K)
free
10
Sleep Diary – Relax Sound
Sleep Diary – Relax Sound
Sleep Diary – Relax Sound
Smart Alarm & Sleep Sounds
Free

This app helps you understand and improve your sleep with advanced tracking and analysis. It monitors your sleep patterns, provides detailed reports, and features a smart alarm to wake you gently. Enjoy calming sounds to help you relax and unwind for better rest.

Accurate sleep trackingSleep reports and insightsSmart alarm
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
freemium
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Sleep++
Sleep++
Sleep++
Automatic Sleep Tracker
Free

This app automatically tracks your sleep duration and quality using your Apple Watch. Gain insights into your rest patterns to improve your sleep routines. Offers both automatic and manual tracking options for personalized control.

Automatic sleep trackingSleep duration measurementSleep quality analysis
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.6K)
free with in-app purchases
12
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
Calm Sounds, Meditation Music
Free

Improve your sleep with a comprehensive suite of tools. Track your sleep patterns, record nighttime sounds, and access a vast library of calming audio content, including meditations, stories, and soundscapes. Experts recommend this app for better rest and well-being.

Sleep trackerSleep recorderPremium sleep sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(390K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Clock
Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Clock
Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Clock
Dream, Bedtime, & Nap Tracker
Free

This app helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed with advanced sleep cycle analysis and a smart alarm. It offers detailed sleep tracking, soundscapes, and integration with Apple Health.

Smart alarm clock with single gesture settingSleep cycle analysisSoundscapes and white noise for falling asleep
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.4K)
freemium
14
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Fall Asleep in 5 Minutes
Free

This app offers a collection of calming stories and meditations designed to help users fall asleep quickly and beat insomnia. It features customizable soundscapes and guided sessions to promote deep relaxation and a peaceful night's rest.

Large library of sleep meditations and storiesGuided mindfulness and hypnosis techniquesCustomizable nature sounds with volume control
💪 Health & Fitness
(26K)
freemium
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Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Relaxing sounds and stories
Free

Drift off to sleep with a variety of soothing content, including narrated stories, guided meditations, and ambient sounds. Manage stress and anxiety to improve sleep quality and establish a consistent bedtime routine.

Bedtime storiesSleep meditationsExtensive sound library
💪 Health & Fitness
(9.6K)
subscription
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ShutEye®: Sleep Tracker, Sound
ShutEye®: Sleep Tracker, Sound
ShutEye®: Sleep Tracker, Sound
Snore & Sleeptalk Recorder
Free

Improve your sleep with a comprehensive sleep tracker and a library of relaxing sounds. Understand your sleep cycles, track snoring, and wake up gently with a smart alarm. Designed for those seeking better rest and vitality.

Sleep sound libraryBedtime storiesSmart alarm clock
💪 Health & Fitness
(348K)
subscription
17
NightGrace:Sleep & Podcasts
NightGrace:Sleep & Podcasts
NightGrace:Sleep & Podcasts
Faith podcasts and meditations
Free

This faith-inspired app offers a peaceful way to end your day. It provides guided meditations, bedtime podcasts, soothing music, and Scripture readings to help you unwind and achieve deep rest. Track your progress and find inner peace before sleep.

Sleep plans and popular soundsFaith-inspired meditations and podcastsDream interpretation
🌟 Lifestyle
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
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Diary - Journal with password
Diary - Journal with password
Diary - Journal with password
Beautiful diary with password
Free

This app provides a secure and beautiful space to record your thoughts, plans, and life moments. Protect your entries with a password and enjoy a customizable interface with features like image support and PDF export.

Password protection with PINAdd/edit/remove imagesSearch functionality
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
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SleepSpace: Deep Sleep Tonight
SleepSpace: Deep Sleep Tonight
SleepSpace: Deep Sleep Tonight
Tracker | Smart Alarm | Sounds
Free

This app helps you fall asleep faster, sleep more deeply, and wake up refreshed with adaptive sounds, smart alarms, and personalized sleep tracking. It functions as a complete sleep system, integrating with your phone, wearables, or smart bedroom devices to strengthen natural sleep rhythms.

Adaptive sounds for falling asleepSmart alarm for refreshed wakingPersonalized sleep tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(847)
free with in-app purchases
20
Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds
Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds
Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds
Alarm Clock & Snore Recorder
Free

This app uses sound analysis to track sleep patterns, identify potential issues, and build healthier sleep routines. It features an AI sleep coach, a smart alarm to wake you gently, and tools to record snoring and sleep talking.

AI sleep coachSmart Alarm clockSleep pattern tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(26K)
free with in-app purchases