While the Apple Watch’s built-in sleep-tracking functionality is robust, you may prefer a third-party app with additional functionality or a different interface. We’ve gathered the best third-party sleep-tracking apps to help you get the rest you need.
Pillow provides options for automatic or manual sleep tracking. The manual option means you can track sleep without having to wear (or even own) an Apple Watch. Pillow also includes detailed sleep reports, heart rate analyses, and audio recordings (for those who think they don’t snore). Pillow is free to download and use, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid version for premium features. A monthly subscription is $6.99, and an annual subscription is $39.99. The app includes Sleep Rings, which are similar to the Activity Rings on your watch. They help you visually track your sleep goals. The AutoSleep function will analyze your sleep quality, detailing your time asleep, restlessness, time awake, and heart rate to score your quality of sleep (assuming you wear your watch to bed). AutoSleep costs $4.99, and there are no additional subscriptions or hidden charges.
The app is free to download and use, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid version ($4.99 monthly) or subscription (starting at $29.99) to unlock most features.
The app costs a set price of $1.99 with no hidden fees or the need to upgrade. The app shows you a start button, a stop button, and a little blue chart to display your sleep patterns. Like AutoSleep, it can sync your data to Apple Health and will automatically log sleep when activated on the iPhone app. The app is free to download and use. You can upgrade to a $1.99 version for an ad-free experience. The app aims to give users a more complete picture of their health data with comprehensive metrics and reports. HeartWatch costs $4.99; there are no additional in-app purchases or subscriptions required.
