Head-to-head · Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch
Pillow vs Sleep++
Pillow leads on 1 check, Sleep++ on 0, and 5 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 planboth
- Most featuresPillow · 5 of 5
Pillow and Sleep++ score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for sleep tracking apps for apple watch; Pillow sits at #3 and Sleep++ at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Pillow offers sleep schedule tools; Sleep++ doesn't publish it.
Pillow is the better fit for apple Watch users seeking detailed sleep insights. Sleep++ is the better fit for users wanting free Apple Watch sleep and readiness data.
- Pillow fits best
Apple Watch users seeking detailed sleep insights
- Sleep++ fits best
Users wanting free Apple Watch sleep and readiness data
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Side by side
| Feature | Pillow 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Sleep++ 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch | #6 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch |
| Best for | Apple Watch users seeking detailed sleep insights | Users wanting free Apple Watch sleep and readiness data |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Pillow 5/5 · Sleep++ 4/5 | ||
| Sleep-stage analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleep score | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleep schedule tools | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Apple Health sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Watch app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Tracking mode | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Pillow is a sleep-tracking app for Apple Watch users who want more than a record of when they went to bed and woke up. It supports automatic detection through Apple Watch sensors as well as manually started sessions, then presents light,… Read the review → |
Sleep++ is an Apple Watch sleep-tracking app for people who want to review sleep duration, quality, stages, and related health metrics on an iPhone. It supports both automatic tracking from Apple Watch and Apple Health data and manual… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Pillow — where it wins
- Tracks sleep automatically or through manually started sessions
- Combines sleep stages, scores, heart and respiratory metrics, and trends
- Adds smart alarms, sound recordings, and Apple Health comparisons
Where it doesn't
- Premium features and content require a subscription
- Designed for Apple platforms rather than a broad device ecosystem
- Detailed insights may be more than users seeking basic sleep logs need
Sleep++ — where it wins
- Tracks sleep automatically or manually with Apple Watch
- Charts REM, core, and deep sleep plus related health metrics
- Can save sleep data to Apple Health or export it
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Apple Watch sleep tracking rather than a broader wellness toolkit
- Uses Apple Health as its named integration
- The listed in-app purchase is for support, not a paid feature tier
- Pillow7.9/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich Apple Watch sleep tracker with free access and paid premium tiers.
Visit PillowFull verdict → - Sleep++7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Apple Watch sleep tracker with sleep stages, readiness data, and Apple Health support.
Visit Sleep++Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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