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It also highlights patterns and changes over time.
The Oura ring requires a monthly membership to access all data and insights on the app.
We also liked that it analyzes several metrics to give you an easy-to-understand snapshot of how well you slept.
Oura
But the sleep insights are less advanced than many other sleep trackers.
This is whereSleepWatchby BodyMatter comes in: It automatically tracks sleep from information collected by your Apple Watch.
All we needed to do was wear our Apple Watch to bed, and the app did the rest.
SleepWatch
“Based on my sleep reports, SleepWatch gave me personalized recommendations, tips, and optimal bedtime reminders.
SleepWatch tester, who tried it for a month
Dont have an Apple Watch?
Dont worry; you might also use the app without one.
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This is helpful if you are trying to determine what disrupts your sleep.
This is where sleep apps likeCalmcome in handy.
We really enjoyed using the Calm app before bed to help usunwind and relax.
Pillow
Calm also features various music playlists if you like tolisten to musicbefore bed.
The songs seamlessly blend and are soothing and slow in tempo.
We particularly enjoyed the collection of celebrity sleep stories to help lull us to sleep.
Sleep Cycle
Who knew listening to one of your favorite actors talk could be so relaxing?
“One of the best things about the Calm app is its wide variety of content.
We found it works best when used every night and can seem expensive if you arent using it regularly.
sleep, in light sleep, and deep sleep.”
Pillow can also enable audio recordings if you suspect that snoring ortalking in your sleepis disrupting your sleep cycle.
Overall, Pillow offers helpful insights into sleep quality.
Educational resources include short, digestible tips on various topics that impact sleep quality.
Some of the tips are as simple as keeping your room cool and dark.
Others include reprogramming your mind to stop negative thoughts at bedtime.”
Scientists, doctors, and experts lead these tutorials, often offering valuable solutions to various sleep problems.
After downloading the app, our sleep coach (a real person!)
contacted us and explained that she was overseeing the plan.
The personal coaching was invaluable as we could see this being challenging if we tried to do it independently.
We enjoyed reading through these as they made sleep concepts easy to comprehend.
Sleep apps are not a replacement for medical care or a clinical sleep study.
Once you track your sleep for an extended period, you may be able to see common patterns.
Sleep apps can also be used to help you relax before bed and fall asleep faster.
AsHannah Owens, LMSW, suggests, This awareness can help you develop healthier sleep hygiene habits.
Monthly fees generally range from $5 to $15.
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