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

SleepWatch vs Somno

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

SleepWatch leads on 1 check, Somno 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 featuresSleepWatch · 5 of 5

SleepWatch and Somno score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for sleep tracking apps for apple watch; SleepWatch sits at #4 and Somno at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

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

SleepWatch is the better fit for users wanting sleep reports and health metrics. Somno is the better fit for users wanting naps, noise analysis, and sleep insights.

  • SleepWatch fits best

    Users wanting sleep reports and health metrics

  • Somno fits best

    Users wanting naps, noise analysis, and sleep insights

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Side by side

Feature SleepWatch 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Somno 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch #8 in Sleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch
Best for Users wanting sleep reports and health metrics Users wanting naps, noise analysis, and sleep insights
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS iOS, macOS
Support Email Email
Integrations 1 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo Solo
Features SleepWatch 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 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
  • 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
  • Premium price is not stated here
  • Smart alarm and other listed extras require Premium
  • Apple Health is the only named integration
  • 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

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,…

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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. SleepWatchSleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. SomnoSleep Tracking Apps for Apple Watch 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • SleepWatch7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    Automatic Apple Watch tracking with sleep stages, trends and shareable reports.

    Visit SleepWatchFull 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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