Tiimo vs Sleep Cycle
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Tiimo is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.0. Tiimo wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Sleep Cycle on 0.
People with ADHD or anyone who struggles to feel time passing
Light sleepers who hate harsh alarms and want simple sleep trends
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Tiimo | Sleep Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mind & Focus | Mind & Focus |
| Category rank | #7 of 11 | #11 of 11 |
| Developer | Tiimo ApS | Sleep Cycle AB |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Tiimo better than Sleep Cycle?
Tiimo is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.0. Tiimo wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Sleep Cycle on 0.
Which is cheaper, Tiimo or Sleep Cycle?
Tiimo: Free version on iOS and Android; Tiimo Pro unlocks everything, including web. Sleep Cycle: Free basics; Premium subscription with a free trial unlocks full stats and sounds. On value for money, Tiimo scores higher.
Do Tiimo and Sleep Cycle work on the same devices?
Only Tiimo runs on Web.
Which is more private, Tiimo or Sleep Cycle?
Tiimo scores higher on privacy (7.6/10). App Store label: identifiers may be used to track you; contact info, your tasks, identifiers and usage data may be linked to you. Diagnostics are not linked.
Strengths and weaknesses
Tiimo
- Makes time visible for people who lose track of it
- AI breaks big tasks into small steps
- Works on phone, watch and web
- Free version has a limited set of tools
- Identifiers are used for tracking
Tiimo turns your day into a colorful visual timeline, so time becomes something you can see instead of something that slips away. A focus timer counts down each task, widgets and Live Activities keep the next step in view, and the AI planner turns a brain dump into realistic steps with time estimates. It won iPhone App of the Year at the 2025 App Store Awards. The free version is limited, and Pro is needed for the web planner.
Full Tiimo review
Sleep Cycle
- Smart alarm makes waking up noticeably gentler
- No wearable needed, just your phone
- Snore detection with audio clips
- Less accurate than wearable sleep trackers
- Best insights require Premium
- Privacy label declares tracking
Sleep Cycle listens to your sleep through your phone's microphone and wakes you during a light phase within a window you choose, so mornings feel less jarring. It also detects snoring, sleep talking and coughing, charts trends over time, and now offers Luma, an AI coach that links your sleep to goals like energy and stress. Phone-based tracking is less precise than a wearable, and the best insights need Premium.
Full Sleep Cycle review
