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Sleep Cycle alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll sleep tracking apps

Top picks

  • Fitbit logo

    Best overall

    Fitbit

    Premium starting price: $9.99

  • SleepScore logo

    Best free option

    SleepScore

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Sleep Cycle: most history, trends and audio content need a Premium subscription, and microphone tracking works best when you sleep alone. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sleep Cycle, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fitbit currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Fitbit logoFitbitFree plan + paid$9.99NoAndroid, iOS6 of 656.8
2Oura logoOuraPaid$5.99 a month or $69.99 a year (US, before tax)NoiOS, Android6 of 654.4
3AutoSleep logoAutoSleepPaid$9.99 one-time purchaseNoiOS6 of 642.3
4SleepScore logoSleepScoreFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 442.3
5Rise logoRisePaid$69.99 a year (Sleep and Energy Premium)NoiOS, Android5 of 542.3
6SnoreLab logoSnoreLabFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android4 of 442.3
7BetterSleep logoBetterSleepFree plan + paid$59.99 a year per Premium membership (regular price)NoiOS, Android7 of 740.9
  1. Fitbit logo

    1. FitbitTop pick

    Best for: People who want an everyday wearable with strong sleep tracking and an easy health app

    Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sleep Cycle

    Tracks sleep stages from a wrist wearable instead of a phone on the nightstand, alongside heart rate and activity.

    Pros

    • Detailed sleep tracking with stages and a sleep score
    • Wide hardware range, from screenless bands to smartwatches
    • Premium adds an AI coach that adapts workout plans

    Cons

    • Needs Fitbit or Google hardware to be useful
    • Best coaching features sit behind a subscription
    • Ongoing rebrand to Google Health means account and app changes
    Visit Fitbit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    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 Fitbit a good Sleep Cycle alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    App name
    Now the Google Health app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium starting price
    $9.99
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI coach
    Built with Gemini
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sleep tracking
    Score, duration and stages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $9.99 (Google Health Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    3 months of coaching, per current offer
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Oura logo

    2. Oura

    Best for: People who want detailed sleep and recovery tracking without wearing a watch

    PaidiOS, Android

    54.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sleep Cycle

    Smart ring that measures sleep, readiness and temperature trends all night without relying on phone microphone sound analysis.

    Pros

    • Comfortable for sleep tracking compared with a wrist device
    • Tracks more than 50 health metrics with daily scores
    • Data export to CSV even without a membership

    Cons

    • Most insights need an ongoing membership on top of the ring price
    • No screen and no built-in GPS for workouts
    • Ring sizing has to be right before you buy
    Visit Oura Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    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 Oura a good Sleep Cycle alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Membership price
    $5.99 USD per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    First month free for new members
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Health metrics
    50+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data export
    CSV, even without a membership
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $5.99 a month or $69.99 a year (US, before tax)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. AutoSleep logo

    3. AutoSleep

    Best for: Apple Watch owners who want detailed, private sleep tracking without paying a subscription

    PaidiOS

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sleep Cycle

    Apple Watch owners get more detailed tracking with a one-off purchase instead of a subscription.

    Pros

    • One-off purchase, no subscription
    • Tracks automatically with no buttons to press
    • Data stays on the device, with no ads or analytics
    • Very detailed readiness, sleep bank and stage data

    Cons

    • iPhone and Apple Watch only
    • Busy interface with a learning curve
    • Older watches (Series 3 and earlier) lost the watch app
    Visit AutoSleep Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    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 AutoSleep a good Sleep Cycle alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Subscription
    None, pay once
    Checked Nov 8, 2026autosleepapp.tantsissa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data storage
    On device only
    Checked Nov 8, 2026autosleepapp.tantsissa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracking
    Automatic, no buttons
    Checked Nov 8, 2026autosleepapp.tantsissa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum iOS
    iOS 17 or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026autosleepapp.tantsissa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    Tantsissa Holdings (Sydney)
    Checked Nov 5, 2026autosleepapp.tantsissa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9.99 one-time purchase
    Checked Nov 8, 2026autosleepapp.tantsissa.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. SleepScore logo

    4. SleepScore

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

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sleep Cycle

    Phone sonar tracking with a detailed stage breakdown and personalised sleep advice.

    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 ×0.312
    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 Sleep Cycle 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)
  5. Rise logo

    5. Rise

    Best for: People who want to manage sleep debt and plan their day around energy levels

    PaidiOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sleep Cycle

    Tracks sleep debt and predicts daily energy peaks instead of focusing on overnight graphs.

    Pros

    • Works from phone data alone, no wearable needed
    • Daily energy schedule with focus and wind-down times
    • Reads data from Apple Health, Oura and Fitbit

    Cons

    • Subscription required after the free trial
    • Doesn't show sleep stages by design
    • No snoring or sound recording
    Visit Rise Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    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 Rise a good Sleep Cycle alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    7 days on the yearly plan
    Checked Nov 8, 2026risescience.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Wearable needed
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026risescience.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Apple Health, Oura, Fitbit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026risescience.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Habit nudges
    16
    Checked Nov 8, 2026risescience.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $69.99 a year (Sleep and Energy Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026risescience.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. SnoreLab logo

    6. SnoreLab

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

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sleep Cycle

    Dedicated snoring tracker with a Snore Score and remedy tracking for people whose main issue is snoring.

    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 ×0.312
    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 Sleep Cycle 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)
  7. BetterSleep logo

    7. BetterSleep

    Best for: People who fall asleep to background noise and want to build their own sound mixes

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sleep Cycle

    Much larger library of sleep sounds, stories and meditations for falling asleep.

    Pros

    • Flexible mixer for noise colours, nature and ambient sounds
    • Large library of sleep stories, meditations and music
    • Family and student plans available

    Cons

    • Most content needs a Premium subscription after the trial
    • Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled in time
    • No desktop app
    Visit BetterSleep Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    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 BetterSleep a good Sleep Cycle alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free version
    Limited free content after the trial
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bettersleep.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    Premium, auto-renewing subscription
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bettersleep.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    65M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bettersleep.com(opens source in a new tab)
    App Store rating
    4.8 from 600k+ reviews
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bettersleep.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $59.99 a year per Premium membership (regular price)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.bettersleep.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family plan
    $119.99 a year for 5 Premium memberships
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.bettersleep.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes, for new users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bettersleep.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sleep Cycle alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Fitbit logo

Best Sleep Cycle alternative for most people

Fitbit

Tracks sleep stages from a wrist wearable instead of a phone on the nightstand, alongside heart rate and activity.

SleepScore logo

Best Sleep Cycle alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SleepScore

Phone sonar tracking with a detailed stage breakdown and personalised sleep advice.

Oura logo

Best Sleep Cycle alternative for iPhone and Android

Oura

Smart ring that measures sleep, readiness and temperature trends all night without relying on phone microphone sound analysis.

Sleep Cycle alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sleep Cycle?

Fitbit ranks first right now. Tracks sleep stages from a wrist wearable instead of a phone on the nightstand, alongside heart rate and activity. Oura and AutoSleep follow it in our ranking.

Sleep Cycle vs Fitbit: what's the difference?

Both Sleep Cycle and Fitbit are free with paid plans. Both run on iOS and Android.

Is Sleep Cycle free?

Sleep Cycle is free with paid plans. Free trial: 30 days. Checked on Sleep Cycle's own site, November 2026.

How much do Sleep Cycle alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Sleep Cycle alternatives: Fitbit, $9.99; Oura, $5.99 a month or $69.99 a year (US, before tax); AutoSleep, $9.99 one-time purchase; Rise, $69.99 a year (Sleep and Energy Premium); BetterSleep, $59.99 a year per Premium membership (regular price). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Sleep Cycle?

Yes. Fitbit (free plan + paid), SleepScore (free plan + paid), SnoreLab (free plan + paid) and BetterSleep (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Sleep Cycle?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Sleep Cycle?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sleep Cycle, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.