Sleep Cycle
Swedish sleep app from Sleep Cycle AB in Gothenburg with smart alarm, sleep test, journal and a 30-day trial, plus sleep sounds, meditations and stories
Quick Overview
| Company | Sleep Cycle AB |
|---|---|
| Category | Meditation and Mindfulness Apps |
| Headquarters | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Sweden (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated; the privacy notice says health data is stored locally on the device unless the user consents otherwise |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Smart alarm, sleep test, journal, Sleep Talk recording, AI sleep questions, sleep sounds, meditations, sleep stories |
| Pricing | 30-day free trial advertised; prices not shown on the pages checked |
| Best For | People whose main goal is better sleep and who want tracking plus soothing audio |
| Replaces | Calm (sleep content) |
Detailed Review
Calm is best known for sleep stories. Sleep Cycle approaches sleep from measurement: the home page leads with a smart alarm, a sleep test, Sleep Talk and a journal, and an assistant that answers questions about your own sleep.
The terms and privacy notice name Sleep Cycle AB as provider and controller, with a postal address at Drakegatan 10, 412 50 Gothenburg, Sweden.
Tracking First, Audio Second
The app is described as a sleep alarm clock application. Meditations, sleep sounds and stories are listed in the page summary, but the home page body does not describe them in detail. Buyers who want Calm-style long-form narration should check the audio library during the trial.
The home page lists a 4.6 rating on the App Store and 4.5 on Google Play, and mentions App of the Day and Editors' Choice recognition on the Apple App Store.
Privacy Notice Details
The privacy notice explains that the app can use the accelerometer and the microphone to analyse movement and sounds such as snoring, and says health-related data stays on the device unless the user consents to share it. It names a data protection officer address in Gothenburg and refers to Swedish bookkeeping retention periods for payment records.
Trial and Plans
A 30-day free trial is advertised on the home page. The page lists no prices, so the amount for a subscription must be read in the app store before you start the trial.
Limitations to Consider
The review rests on Sleep Cycle's home page, terms and privacy notice, not on a hands-on test. Prices, hosting location, founding year and the size of the meditation library are not stated on the pages checked, and the app is mainly a sleep tracker.
Who Should Use Sleep Cycle
People who want to measure and improve sleep with a smart alarm and use meditations and sounds as a supplement.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Swedish company with provider and controller named in the terms and privacy notice
- 30-day free trial advertised
- Health data stored locally unless the user consents otherwise, per the privacy notice
- Smart alarm, sleep test, journal and Sleep Talk in one app
- Data protection officer contact in Gothenburg
Cons
- Primarily a sleep tracker, meditation is secondary
- Prices not shown on the pages checked
- Uses microphone and accelerometer, which some users avoid
- Hosting location not stated
Alternatives to Sleep Cycle
Other European meditation and mindfulness apps worth comparing before you decide:
7Mind
Germany · Berlin courses-first meditation app with monthly and yearly plans
Petit BamBou
France · French meditation, breathing and sleep app with a free tier
Medito
Netherlands · Free open-source meditation app run by a Dutch foundation
8Breath
Germany · German breathwork and meditation app with a large free tier
See all European meditation and mindfulness apps or compare them directly against Calm (sleep content) on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The terms and privacy notice name Sleep Cycle AB, with a data protection officer address at Drakegatan 10 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The home page summary lists sleep sounds, meditations and stories, but the body of the page focuses on the smart alarm, sleep test and journal.
Yes. The home page advertises a 30-day free trial. The amount for a subscription is not shown on that page.