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Head-to-head · Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch

AutoSleep vs Somno

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
AutoSleep #7 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AutoSleep
Somno #8 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Somno

AutoSleep leads on 1 check, Somno on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly Somno
  • Most featuresAutoSleep · 5 of 5

AutoSleep and Somno score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for sleep tracking apps for apple watch; AutoSleep sits at #7 and Somno at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Somno offers free plan; AutoSleep doesn't. On tracking mode, AutoSleep gives you Both where Somno offers Automatic. AutoSleep offers sleep schedule tools; Somno doesn't publish it.

AutoSleep is the better fit for apple Watch users wanting sleep analytics and complications. Somno is the better fit for users wanting naps, noise analysis, and sleep insights.

  • AutoSleep fits best

    Apple Watch users wanting sleep analytics and complications

  • Somno fits best

    Users wanting naps, noise analysis, and sleep insights

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Side by side

Feature AutoSleep 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Somno 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #7 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch #8 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch
Best for Apple Watch users wanting sleep analytics and complications Users wanting naps, noise analysis, and sleep insights
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, macOS iOS, macOS
Integrations 6 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo Solo
Features AutoSleep 5/5 · Somno 4/5
Sleep-stage analysis ✓ ✓
Sleep score ✓ ✓
Sleep schedule tools ✓ (best) Not published
Apple Health sync ✓ ✓
Watch app ✓ ✓
Specs
Tracking mode Both Automatic
Our review
Pros
  • Automatically detects sleep from Apple Watch data
  • Combines ratings, rings, graphs, trends and sleep history
  • Supports Apple Health, widgets, complications and data export
  • Automatically detects sleep and records short naps with Apple Watch
  • Combines sleep stages, scores, regularity, and noise analysis
  • Adds sleep reports, journaling, a smart alarm, and bedtime app lock
Cons
  • Paid app with no free plan
  • Sleep-stage views use data recorded by Apple’s Sleep app
  • Designed around Apple Watch and Apple ecosystem features
  • Sleep-stage analysis depends on supported Watch models and OS versions
  • Insights depend on available Apple Health data
  • Available on iOS and macOS, with mobile deployment
Our verdict

AutoSleep is a sleep-tracking app for Apple Watch users who want to review sleep duration, quality and related health data. It detects sleep automatically from Apple Watch data and presents analysis in its iPhone app, with ratings, rings,…

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Somno is an iPhone and Apple Watch sleep-tracking app from Remix Design Studio for people who want automatic sleep recording alongside interpretation tools. It can detect sleep while the watch is worn, including short naps, and presents…

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  1. AutoSleepSleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch 7.9Paid
  2. SomnoSleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AutoSleep — where it wins

    • Automatically detects sleep from Apple Watch data
    • Combines ratings, rings, graphs, trends and sleep history
    • Supports Apple Health, widgets, complications and data export

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid app with no free plan
    • Sleep-stage views use data recorded by Apple’s Sleep app
    • Designed around Apple Watch and Apple ecosystem features

  • Somno — where it wins

    • Automatically detects sleep and records short naps with Apple Watch
    • Combines sleep stages, scores, regularity, and noise analysis
    • Adds sleep reports, journaling, a smart alarm, and bedtime app lock

    Where it doesn't

    • Sleep-stage analysis depends on supported Watch models and OS versions
    • Insights depend on available Apple Health data
    • Available on iOS and macOS, with mobile deployment
  • AutoSleep7.9/10 · Paid

    A one-time purchase for Apple Watch sleep tracking, analysis, goals and complications.

    Visit AutoSleepFull verdict →
  • Somno7.9/10 · Free plan

    Automatic sleep tracking pairs nap detection with stages, noise insights, and a sleep journal.

    Visit SomnoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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