Head-to-head · Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch
Pillow vs SleepWatch
Pillow leads on 0 checks, SleepWatch on 0, and 6 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
Pillow and SleepWatch score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for sleep tracking apps for apple watch; Pillow sits at #3 and SleepWatch at #4 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Pillow is the better fit for apple Watch users seeking detailed sleep insights. SleepWatch is the better fit for users wanting sleep reports and health metrics.
- Pillow fits best
Apple Watch users seeking detailed sleep insights
- SleepWatch fits best
Users wanting sleep reports and health metrics
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Side by side
| Feature | Pillow 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | SleepWatch 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 | #4 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch |
| Best for | Apple Watch users seeking detailed sleep insights | Users wanting sleep reports and health metrics |
| 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 · SleepWatch 5/5 | ||
| Sleep-stage analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleep score | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleep schedule tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 → |
SleepWatch is a sleep-tracking app for iPhone and Apple Watch, aimed at people who want to review sleep patterns alongside related health metrics. It automatically tracks sleep using Apple Watch and presents sleep duration, disruptions,… 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
SleepWatch — where it wins
- Automatically tracks sleep with Apple Watch and visualizes sleep-stage patterns
- Tracks sleep rhythm, schedule consistency, heart rate, HRV and blood oxygen
- Shares sleep report cards with a healthcare provider
Where it doesn't
- Premium price is not stated here
- Smart alarm and other listed extras require Premium
- Apple Health is the only named integration
- Pillow7.9/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich Apple Watch sleep tracker with free access and paid premium tiers.
Visit PillowFull verdict → - SleepWatch7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
Automatic Apple Watch tracking with sleep stages, trends and shareable reports.
Visit SleepWatchFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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