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24 alternatives to DotSleep

A simple app that tells you when you actually need sleep

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    Shleep▲143

    Learn to sleep better for a healthier & productive life

    2018 · elsvanderhelm.com · its alternatives →

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    Bedtime sleep calculator for better mornings

    2023 · sleepy.im · its alternatives →

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    Mom Clock▲742

    Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…

    Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →

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    Dotomo▲288

    An intuitive note taker where bedtime notes become reminders

    2025 · dotomo.dev · its alternatives →

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    OptySleep▲105

    Sleep smarter: AI driven sleep insights based on your habits

    Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Block social media until you've actually slept

    Jun 2026 · hypersleep.app · its alternatives →

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    Hi HN! I suffered from chronic insomnia for over a year and tried everything from cutting coffee, blocking blue light, to taking melatonin and antihistamine, but couldn’t find anything that worked. I even bought a $500 research-grade EEG device to track my sleep, which was honestly kind of depressing because it showed that I was sleeping less than 4 hours per night for weeks straight. In the day, it took an immense amount of energy for me to perform even the most mundane of tasks, such as doing my laundry or ordering groceries. At night, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness and…

    2022 · slumber.one · its alternatives →

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    Control your sleep, have more health with this template

    2023 · juliotrois.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Sleep tracker to get your chosen amount of sleep, every time

    2025 · ebbra.framer.website · its alternatives →

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    Sleept▲133

    Sleept is an alarm clock app that helps you wake up easily

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Wave▲72

    Live & on-demand sessions to help you fall asleep

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    App to improve your sleep using CBT & sleep tracking

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Sleepy ▲76

    A Telegram bot that helps to sleep better

    2022 · t.me · its alternatives →

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    Bedtime▲132

    Improve nightly rituals with bedtime stories & meditations

    2018 · getbedtime.com · its alternatives →

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    Insomnia treatment & personal sleep coaching

    2022 · dawn.health · its alternatives →

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    Sleeping better, made simple

    2021 · pillow.app · its alternatives →

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    An iOS companion that helps you sleep better 💤

    2014 · neybox.com · its alternatives →

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    TickTot▲76

    Child sleep timer

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    The ultimate sleep cycle app for Apple Watch

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Sleep cycles, alarms & sounds

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Improve your sleep, don't just track it

    May 2026 · supersleep.app · its alternatives →

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    What if TikTok unlocked only after 8 hours of Sleep ?

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Deep sleep analysis, recovery insights, and smarter wake-ups

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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