Best sleep app for Apple Watch

The tendency to record relatively little movements that result in inaccurate tracking of sleep and stages is a deal breaker. What apps do you recommend that free is or little commitment/price?

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Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 11

Posted on May 17, 2025 8:32 AM

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Carol B.

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May 17, 2025 8:44 AM in response to geerhj

I use the AutoSleep app. Download it to your iPhone, then it works with the watch to analyze and report on time asleep, sleep rating, sleep Sp02 (depending on which watch you have), respiration rate, sleep stages (deep, light, REM & Awake) and more. I find the information very helpful.

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