Sleepwave

4.6
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesSleepwave is a sleep tracking app using your phone's microphone and a smart alarm with gradual wake-up. The free version includes basic sleep phase tracking, night sound recording, smart alarm, and meditative soundscapes.

65%Marketing ≈ reality65%Stability88%Live project

Actually does

  • Sleep tracking65% of reviews
  • Alarm clock80% of reviews
  • Audio recorder35% of reviews
  • Meditation25% of reviews
  • Progress Tracking35% of reviews
  • No account required10% of reviews
  • Ad-free15% of reviews
  • Freemium35% of reviews
  • watchOS support(bonus)5% of reviews
  • Обнаружение движения через микрофон20% of reviews
  • Определение фаз сна25% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Voice notes

Common complaints

  • Incorrect sleep detection (counts entire night as awake)6% of mentions

    «It counts the time right up until I wake up as time in bed, sleep time is zero»

  • App crashes when setting alarm3% of mentions

    «The app closed when I was selecting the wake-up time»

  • Synchronization with Apple Watch freezes3% of mentions

    «When I enable the alarm, I can't turn off the earbuds»

  • Forced subscription, core features behind paywall6% of mentions

    «Didn't even let me try without a subscription, immediately asks to pay»

  • Confusing interface (missing launch indicator, limited to 1 alarm)6% of mentions

    «It's unclear when the alarm is on. Can you only set 1 alarm?!»

What people praise

  • Gentle and gradual wake-up

    «I wake up gently, it's nice not to wake up abruptly, the waking happens gradually»

  • No ads and no pressure to buy premium features

    «No ads and no constant requests to buy something»

  • Pleasant, soothing sounds and melodies

    «Very pleasant melodies, ocean shore, crackling fire, bird songs»

  • Low power consumption, phone doesn't heat up

    «Lightweight, doesn't heat up the phone, doesn't overheat even on older iPhones»

  • Simple, intuitive interface

    «Simple, straightforward app for sleep tracking and gentle wake-up»

Where to install

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