AutoSleep 5
Wrist-based sleep tracking
$2.99 From Tantsissa, autosleep.tantsissa.com Made for iPhone, Apple Watch Needs iOS 10, watchOS 3.2 or later
Apple’s watchOS has never offered a native sleep tracking feature, initially because the battery life wasn’t up to it. But with newer models lasting longer, third-party developers have filled the gap, and AutoSleep has been the popular choice.
Now in its fifth version, the app has two big draws. First, it works automatically (unlike other sleep tracker apps that rely on you telling them when you’re going to bed). Second, it can boast strong Apple Watch integration. For instance, its automatic tracking is bolstered by a feature called Lights Off — tap your watch when you turn out the light and it tracks how long it takes you to fall asleep.
In previous versions you had to sync the app to your iPhone to review your metrics, but in AutoSleep 5 you can view data right on your wrist, where it’s displayed in the form of rings. And if you wake up in the middle of the night, you can check additional rings (drawn in muted colors for viewing in the dark) that show how long you’ve been in bed and how long you’ve actually slept.
AutoSleep’s iOS interface is also packed with information — so much of it that some may find it overwhelming. Sleep is shown as shades of purple on a clock, with brighter purple indicating deeper sleep. Within the clock are four separate rings displaying resting heart rate, sleep time, sleep quality, and deep sleep in hours.
This core set of metrics, which we found to be generally accurate, is also broken down as you scroll through several screens. The Recharge screen shows how close you are to your ideal sleep goal, while the Quality screen offers sleep rings that compare against your seven-day averages. It’s a lot to take in, but the Today Widget and Watch app offer a simpler summary.
With the inclusion of sleeprecord editing at 15 minute increments and a helpful setup wizard, AutoSleep 5 has all you need for a good night’s rest.
The bottom line. AutoSleep 5 remains the best sleep tracker for Apple Watch, bar none.