Getting to the gym at 5 a.m. might be #goals, but getting enough sleep is just as important for a healthy lifestyle [1]. That's where sleep-tracking apps can come in handy, especially if you already have an Apple Watch. In addition to tracking your steps, heart rate, and calories burned [2], your Apple Watch can also calculate the duration of your REM cycle, detect how long it takes you to fall asleep, and even figure out if you have a snoring problem — as long as you have the right app. Whether you want to establish a routine that's compatible with your natural energy levels or just want an easier time waking up in the morning, a good night's sleep is just a download away [3]. Ahead, you'll find 10 Apple Watch-compatible apps to get you started.
Pillow
Cost: free; premium subscription is $7 per month
From the moment your head hits the pillow, Pillow [4] starts tracking the awake, REM, light-sleep, and deep-sleep phases of your sleep cycle and analyzes them alongside your heart rate. The app then compiles your nightly sleep data into a color-coded infographic, letting you visualize and pinpoint where you can improve your sleep patterns.
Rem
Cost: free; premium subscription is $5 per month
Rem [5] tracks duration of sleep, depth of sleep, time to fall asleep, heart rate, disruption, and regularity. It breaks those factors down into a nightly sleep score out of 100, allowing you to set quantifiable goals beyond just the hours you've slept each night.
SleepSpace
Cost: free; premium subscriptions start at $5 per month
If you've noticed that your sleep habits are starting to affect your energy, SleepSpace [6] could be just what you need. This app tracks your unique circadian rhythm, uses a smart alarm to wake you up during your lightest sleep phase, and gives you feedback on when your circadian energy levels are naturally at their highest.
Sleep Cycle
Cost: free; premium subscription is $30 a year after a seven-day free trial
Can't figure out why you're not feeling as rested as you should be? With Sleep Cycle [7], you may be able to rule out snoring or sleep talking. The app records any sounds you make while you sleep in order to assess your sleep quality every night — and yes, you can go back and listen.
Better Sleep
Cost: free to download; membership is $5 per month after a seven-day free trial
A sleep app won't do you any good if you have trouble falling asleep, so if you consider yourself an insomniac, download Better Sleep [8]. This app tracks your sleeping habits; uses them to calculate your ideal bedtime; and has a library of guided meditations, bedtime stories, and sleep-inducing isochronic tones to help you fall and stay asleep.
Sleep Watch by Bodymatter
Cost: free; premium subscription is $5 per month
Want to improve your sleep but don't know where to begin? Sleep Watch by Bodymatter [9]'s personalized sleep-coaching feature is a great place to start. The app measures your sleep rhythm, gives you bedtime reminders, and tells you exactly how to hack your daily routine to help you achieve your most restful sleep.
Sleep++
Cost: free; ad-free version is $2
Some days, you just need more sleep — especially if your activity level is higher than usual. That's why Sleep++ [10] works in conjunction with Apple Watch's integrated Health app. The data it collects while you sleep gets synced to the Health app and vice versa, giving you the most comprehensive view of your sleep relative to your daily physical activity.
AutoSleep
Cost: $5
All you need to do is put on your watch and go to sleep — this app does the rest for you. AutoSleep [11] detects when you fall asleep and immediately begins gathering data. Even if you forget to open the app before bed or accidentally take a snooze on the couch, AutoSleep will track your sleep.
Hypnopedia
Cost: free to download; membership is $3 per month after a three-day free trial
With Hypnopedia [12], you're less likely to wake up on the wrong side of the bed. In addition to tracking your sleep metrics, this app plays positive affirmations based on your current phase of sleep to help put you in a good mood when you wake up.
Rise
Cost: free to download; memberships start at $25 after a seven-day free trial
If you have an irregular work schedule or always feel like you need to catch up on sleep, you'll definitely want to download Rise [13]. Based on your tracked sleep patterns, the app builds you a personalized "energy schedule" so you can figure out when you'll be most or least productive during the day. It also calculates your hours of sleep debt so you know exactly how much sleep you'll need to feel rested.