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Free Rise alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 6 Rise alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Sleep Cycle, SleepScore and SnoreLab rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Sleep Cycle logoSleep CycleFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 468.8
2SleepScore logoSleepScoreFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 464.8
3SnoreLab logoSnoreLabFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 461.8
  1. Sleep Cycle logo

    1. Sleep CycleTop pick

    Best for: People who want sleep stats and a gentler alarm using only their phone, without buying a wearable.

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rise

    Classic phone sleep tracker with a smart alarm and sleep stages, plus a free tier.

    Pros

    • Works with just a phone on the nightstand; no wearable required
    • Smart alarm wakes you in a light sleep phase within a set window
    • Records snoring and sleep talking and tracks them over time
    • Long track record and large user base

    Cons

    • Most history, trends and audio content need a Premium subscription
    • Microphone tracking works best when you sleep alone
    • No desktop or web app for reviewing data
    Visit Sleep Cycle Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sleep Cycle a good Rise alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleepcycle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Smart alarm window
    30 minutes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleepcycle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Wearable required
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleepcycle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Snore recording
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleepcycle.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. SleepScore logo

    2. SleepScore

    Best for: People who want sleep stage tracking without wearing a watch or ring to bed

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rise

    Gives the detailed stage breakdown Rise leaves out, using sonar from your phone.

    Pros

    • Tracks sleep with just the phone on the nightstand
    • Shows light, deep and REM sleep plus a nightly score
    • Smart alarm and personalised sleep advice

    Cons

    • Phone must stay on the bedside table and pointed at you each night
    • Product recommendations are mixed in with the advice
    • Deeper insights need the premium subscription
    Visit SleepScore Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SleepScore a good Rise alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Wearable needed
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleepscore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracking method
    Sonar via phone speaker and mic
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleepscore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sleep stages
    Light, deep and REM
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleepscore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Smart alarm
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sleepscore.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SnoreLab logo

    3. SnoreLab

    Best for: Snorers who want to measure their snoring and see which remedies make a difference

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rise

    If disrupted sleep comes from snoring, it records and scores snoring so you can test remedies.

    Pros

    • Snore Score makes nights easy to compare
    • Audio clips let you hear exactly what happened
    • Remedy and factor tags show what reduces snoring

    Cons

    • Free version can't record two nights in a row after five sessions
    • Data export and breathing metrics need Premium
    • Not a diagnosis of sleep apnoea
    Visit SnoreLab Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SnoreLab a good Rise alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free version
    Yes, with limits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snorelab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free limit
    Not 2 nights in a row after 5 sessions
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snorelab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snorelab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Wearable needed
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snorelab.com(opens source in a new tab)