Sleep Cycle App Review: Apple Watch Science Test

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I tested the sleep tracking of the Sleep Cycle App on my Apple Watch Series 6 against a scientific EEG device. For updates subscribe to my weekly Newsletter(!) on www.robterhorst.com
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The EEG tracker I used is called the Hypnodyne ZMax: hypnodynecorp.com/ from @HypnoDyne Corp
📹Apple watch videos📹
Test: • Apple Watch 6 Accuracy...
📹First Garmin Venu Sq Video📹
• Garmin Venu Sq Heart R...
📹Oura Ring videos📹
Sleep Test: • Oura Ring Scientific S...
HRV Test: • Oura Ring Review: Hear...
Temperature Test: • Oura Ring Ultimate Tem...
📹Fitbit Sense videos📹
First look review and test: • Fitbit Sense Accuracy ...
Heart rate: • Fitbit Sense Heart Rat...
📹Withings Scanwatch videos📹
Unboxing and first review: • Withings Scanwatch Rev...
Sleep test: • Withings Scanwatch Sle...
Heart rate test: • Withings Scanwatch Hea...
Q&A with Withings: • Scanwatch Q&A: Answers...
⏱️This comparison is part of a larger project where I spend over 11 hours a week tracking everything in my life. If you'd like to know more:
• This mad scientist sca... ⏱️
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Sleep Cycle App Intro
02:06 Sleep Test Setup Explained
03:20 Results: Main Results
07:03 Results: Overview Analysis
08:08 Result Interpretation
🎵Music🎵
(1) Not Without the Rest by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/
(2) Wonders by JVNA
(3) Can’t Sleep (KZread Audio Library)
(4) Classique (KZread Audio Library)
(5) Blurry Vision (KZread Audio Library)

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  • @drsus0
    @drsus03 жыл бұрын

    That rare moment you find a KZread video review that is based on actual tests …thank you!

  • @cranbers
    @cranbers Жыл бұрын

    Just imagine being as happy as this guy is. Truly a blessing to love what you do for a living. World would be a much better place if everyone found that. Most people are miserable and hate their job from what I've gathered especially those in this field.

  • @run-forrest-run
    @run-forrest-run3 жыл бұрын

    It feels like I found a true gem on KZread. Your channel is such a delight. Keep up the cool and geeky work! It is much appreciated. 🙏

  • @vladel

    @vladel

    3 жыл бұрын

    so true!!!

  • @sarvove

    @sarvove

    3 жыл бұрын

    What this app is rubbish

  • @boxlad7583

    @boxlad7583

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sarvove he's talking about the channel not the app. and the app does what it advertises so not rlly rubbish

  • @sarvove

    @sarvove

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@boxlad7583 if you saw my results you would say it doesn’t work either said I was awake all night

  • @boxlad7583

    @boxlad7583

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sarvove were you using the watch variant or the phone app? bc the watch uses an accelerometer which tracks your movements. Maybe you move an abnormal amount in your sleep?

  • @misterpimp666
    @misterpimp6662 жыл бұрын

    I also have a scientific background and I’m just amazed at the quality of this video. This was done with better methods than many scientific articles! And a discussion about limitations and future avenues at the end?!? A-MA-ZING!

  • @shihanma2480
    @shihanma24803 жыл бұрын

    Man you're a scientist, a researcher. Bravo!

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist
    @TheQuantifiedScientist3 жыл бұрын

    *Subscribe to my weekly Newsletter(!)* on www.robterhorst.com Instagram: instagram.com/quantified_scientist/ Twitter: @QuantifiedRob 👇Amazon Affiliate links, support the channel!👇 Apple Watch 44mm: geni.us/7Dom Apple Watch 40mm: geni.us/0gNGeO Of course, only buy it if it makes sense for you!👍

  • @johnsmithington3167

    @johnsmithington3167

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I love these videos. Can('t) (wait until) you test 'AutoSleep" app for Apple watch. They Are the only ones who have a respectable privacy policy (your data is your data only), and they also have export tools. edit: I should have waited until the end :)

  • @nl6142
    @nl6142 Жыл бұрын

    you have the BEST reviews on youtube for all these related topics, with actual tests and data that can be used when you read reviews of apps on the app store, the only part that's actually reliable is people's experiences with the UI - any comments on actual sleep tracking data can't really be used, so i really appreciate your videos so glad i found your channel - hope you keep growing!!!!

  • @silviui.
    @silviui.3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the review! Can't wait for the rest of the apps.

  • @Stephen2697.
    @Stephen2697.2 жыл бұрын

    Found your channel two days ago and am blown away by the quality of your investigative reviewing. Delighted to have you on my Subscriber feed 👍🇮🇪

  • @hgcleaner
    @hgcleaner3 жыл бұрын

    Love the high quality of content and production! Looking forward to every video!

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Freddy!

  • @marcoprezotto
    @marcoprezotto3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!! Please make more this kind of videos. We definitely need a lot more scientific tests on youtube. Loved you!!

  • @panagiotismourtzis7638
    @panagiotismourtzis76382 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your review Rob!

  • @mikhailratner7091
    @mikhailratner70913 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! Finally some proper scientific approach to this topic, you earned a sub :) It would be great to see a comparison video where you talk about the pro's and con's of sleep cycle and other similar apps!

  • @mollyricee
    @mollyricee Жыл бұрын

    Wow. You put so much effort into making these videos, you're great. Thank you.

  • @lukasmedicus
    @lukasmedicus3 жыл бұрын

    Kudos for this very impressive analysis! 👍

  • @aspect_studio
    @aspect_studio3 жыл бұрын

    i'm looking forward to your Sleepwatch app review!

  • @deepcoolclear
    @deepcoolclear Жыл бұрын

    Excellent analysis. I wonder if you are able to provide an update for this year as to whether the app made any improvements to its algorithm or it’s just the same. If you are also able to shed any further analysis on sleep apnea functions of these apps that would be extremely helpful and appreciated

  • @Devusjdevusj
    @Devusjdevusj2 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly what i was looking for. Keep up the good work. Subscribed to your Channel!

  • @user-hg3rj2zj6w
    @user-hg3rj2zj6w2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! This is a truly great KZread Chanel and I wish you good luck in future!

  • @alexxodessa
    @alexxodessa3 жыл бұрын

    you doing an amazing job!!! thank you so much for your behaviour attitude for such an interesting, useful and important topics!!!

  • @ncostarica
    @ncostarica3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing analysis. I'll test the app. Thanks

  • @carloscao9193
    @carloscao91933 жыл бұрын

    I have been searching for this video for weeks!!!

  • @MichaelToub
    @MichaelToub Жыл бұрын

    You are now my go-to authoritative source for sleep tracking info! Thanks!

  • @NumptyBrainStorm
    @NumptyBrainStorm2 жыл бұрын

    These kinds of analyses are much better than typical youtuber product reviews!

  • @nikhiltitus
    @nikhiltitus3 жыл бұрын

    Well researched and thorough video. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @fabzy4L
    @fabzy4L2 жыл бұрын

    Your data analytics skills tingle my love for stats and neuro

  • @robertolira9843
    @robertolira98433 жыл бұрын

    happy new year Rob. great video thank you.

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Roberto!

  • @americanxingyiquanbaguazha355
    @americanxingyiquanbaguazha3553 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to do thorough reviews with in depth data analysis about these products. Super helpful! Now all we need is for *you* to develop an app for the Apple Watch that actually works (hint hint).

  • @delishun2291

    @delishun2291

    2 жыл бұрын

    You didn’t like it?

  • @chinwengkeong
    @chinwengkeong3 жыл бұрын

    I use Sleep Watch on the apple watch... it seems to track the same things including HRV, sleep rhythm across days and some other stuff too.

  • @extraordinaryhuman1806
    @extraordinaryhuman180611 ай бұрын

    This is top quality analysis. THank you

  • @felixwhise4165
    @felixwhise41653 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward for the app comparison :)

  • @michaborzdynski7932
    @michaborzdynski79322 жыл бұрын

    I loved it! Subscribed right away ❤️

  • @vagabondsteve
    @vagabondsteve3 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Thank you.

  • @cacomartin
    @cacomartin2 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing info and data. Thanks for share your experience with this app.

  • @ricardoandrade1027
    @ricardoandrade10272 жыл бұрын

    thank you, that was very informative

  • @borisprekop
    @borisprekop3 жыл бұрын

    Excelent inside, Im using sleep cycle for +2 yes now and want to know more about my sleep so this is really great content!

  • @jacobbailey5498
    @jacobbailey54987 ай бұрын

    Cool video, thank you!!!

  • @lorumipsum1113
    @lorumipsum11133 жыл бұрын

    Endlich ein richtig gutes review DANKE!

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bitte!

  • @rondebruijn1145
    @rondebruijn11452 жыл бұрын

    I find the wake up feature very usefull. To me it always seems to be spot on waking me when im in light sleep.

  • @resistcrew1149
    @resistcrew11493 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review as usual!, autosleep and sleepwatch apps are quite popular as well, would love to see a review on them as well!...Happy New Year!

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Will do!

  • @johanlejdung6445

    @johanlejdung6445

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pillow is an old classic app as well, I'd love one of that

  • @dmccabe1870
    @dmccabe18703 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your videos

  • @atifrocksyou
    @atifrocksyou2 жыл бұрын

    this guy deserves much more appreciation

  • @jurbua
    @jurbua2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!! Thank you very much.

  • @senwang1982
    @senwang19823 жыл бұрын

    wow outstanding video thanks for the comparison

  • @ahmedswidan1042
    @ahmedswidan10422 жыл бұрын

    His smile and overall friendly nature just made me click the like button without even finishing 1 min of the video

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ahmed!

  • @NerdyNerdUHeard
    @NerdyNerdUHeard2 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE THIS! Thank you for your service :P

  • @caferdemir1
    @caferdemir13 жыл бұрын

    Firat of all, thanks for well detailed and informative videos. I like to ask if you also plan to make benchmark regarding smart scales, like Fitbit Aria, Whitings, Tanita etc.

  • @kouroshi
    @kouroshi2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video thank u

  • @zomastaTV
    @zomastaTV3 жыл бұрын

    As someone with a scientific background, your videos do an excellent job at testing different trackers. Subscribed!

  • @libo6322
    @libo63222 жыл бұрын

    Thanks..great video

  • @RhythmAssistedPoetry
    @RhythmAssistedPoetry3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you do Galaxy Watch 3! These are great

  • @Belgarathe
    @Belgarathe3 жыл бұрын

    Very awesome video. Decent job in researching and interpreting.

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Aginor
    @Aginor3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! It would be great if you could also analyze the sleep tracking accuracy of Garmin devices!

  • @PJ-mb3ue
    @PJ-mb3ue3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nicolasvanlangendonck9179
    @nicolasvanlangendonck91796 ай бұрын

    Excellent, you are awesome

  • @christopherreynolds1564
    @christopherreynolds15642 жыл бұрын

    There is no one out there doing this kind of detailed and thorough analysis of the Apple Watch. Thanks!

  • @pribenites
    @pribenites3 жыл бұрын

    Cute! 😍 Thanks for this video 🙏

  • @nameunknown007
    @nameunknown007 Жыл бұрын

    I gave a thumbs up already for your 2:28 test 😄

  • @JECC088
    @JECC088 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review! Couldn’t find the Sleep Watch App review video tho.

  • @shane.melaugh
    @shane.melaugh3 жыл бұрын

    Best reviews of this kind, by far. Thank you for the work you put into these!

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @AngelM1013
    @AngelM10132 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @bigimportantman1544
    @bigimportantman15442 жыл бұрын

    Just based off my anecdotal experience, sleep cycle is a total game changer for waking up.

  • @BigBodyPresence
    @BigBodyPresence3 жыл бұрын

    Love using the sleep cycle app. I have tried using it with and without the wake up window and I much prefer using it with the 30 min wake up window. Find myself much more awake and alert when I wake up

  • @MattGarcyaDC

    @MattGarcyaDC

    Жыл бұрын

    where do you put your phone when sleeping

  • @BigBodyPresence

    @BigBodyPresence

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MattGarcyaDC just on my nightstand on the charger

  • @alexmaximizingtime
    @alexmaximizingtime3 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Could you make a video ranking different wearables (and Apple Watch apps) according to sleep score accuracy?

  • @theseusbodymind4261

    @theseusbodymind4261

    2 жыл бұрын

    That would be amazing

  • @christydellaria3800

    @christydellaria3800

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have apple now but I can say for certainty that the Samsung watch 4 is the BEST sleep tracker between the two! It lets you know how much light sleep, REM sleep and deep! It’s amazing.

  • @christydellaria3800

    @christydellaria3800

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have apple now but I can say for certainty that the Samsung watch 4 is the BEST sleep tracker between the two! It lets you know how much light sleep, REM sleep and deep! It’s amazing.

  • @unclefreddy2009
    @unclefreddy20092 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see this done for the sleepscore app which claims it uses “sonor” to detect movement

  • @youhavetogotheretocomeback
    @youhavetogotheretocomeback3 жыл бұрын

    Love this dude - more on Fitbit please!

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!

  • @xblowsmokex

    @xblowsmokex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fitbit is lame. You’re welcome.

  • @youhavetogotheretocomeback

    @youhavetogotheretocomeback

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xblowsmokex That's not what the dude with nearly 20k subscribers says! Congrats Rob!

  • @jzen1455
    @jzen14553 жыл бұрын

    When is the sleep tracking test of the Garmin Venu going to be rleased? Thank you for providing such invaluable info! I'm currently experiencing analysis paralysis about which fitness tracker to get and these videos make it easier to hone in on what tracker to get.

  • @pedrom2353
    @pedrom23532 жыл бұрын

    Nice video bro!

  • @jalaprabhu314
    @jalaprabhu3143 ай бұрын

    Subscribed and liked. Nice to find you.

  • @LexOvermars
    @LexOvermars3 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up Rob!

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lex 😊

  • @dlyn
    @dlyn3 жыл бұрын

    You should test the native sleep tracking on apple watch as well. Maybe another idea for a future video is testing to see if the smart alarm actually wakes you up during light sleep and not rem sleep

  • @MikeLeitner

    @MikeLeitner

    3 жыл бұрын

    He already tested it

  • @guidaribeiromap
    @guidaribeiromap2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!

  • @mofr56uzk8jbk6
    @mofr56uzk8jbk62 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing such informative videos. In future, could you please test the accuracy of respiratory rate on apple watch. Also, could you test some apps for monitoring stress

  • @emmadu5745
    @emmadu57452 жыл бұрын

    J'aime beaucoup l'application 🥰🥰🥰

  • @onlineservices2050
    @onlineservices20503 жыл бұрын

    Great review. In your opinion does this do as good a job for sleep cycle tracking as Charge 3/4?

  • @matteobraiuca4665
    @matteobraiuca46653 жыл бұрын

    Top video! Is applewatch more precise than fitbit 4 on sleep analisys?

  • @karamelchaar5976
    @karamelchaar5976 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, amazing channel! Did u end up reviewing sleepwatch app by bodymatter?

  • @mishkattashdid8239
    @mishkattashdid82393 жыл бұрын

    This us how a tech review should be.

  • @jessewintermute8031
    @jessewintermute80313 жыл бұрын

    Could you do the Samsung galaxy watch 3? Great work stud.

  • @zakmorgan9320
    @zakmorgan93203 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a similar video on the galaxy watch? I think it would be an even better comparison as it gives a graph similar to the EEG showing deep light rem and awake periods!

  • @uldmedia
    @uldmedia3 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting channel - i like it. I have a question too - do you think that the blood oxygen sensor of the apple watch is useful to detect phases of sleep apnea?

  • @INDIGE_STUDIO
    @INDIGE_STUDIO2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Dreaming is life ;)

  • @tomix2655
    @tomix26553 жыл бұрын

    Hello, could you test the new AIO smartsleeve? It would be cool!

  • @MJ-di6ze
    @MJ-di6ze Жыл бұрын

    Man I followed you soon as you said you are an actual scientist

  • @jacobbailey5498
    @jacobbailey54987 ай бұрын

    What tests do you do regularly? I do a lot of the same ones, though measuring reaction time is a good idea!

  • @desisk83r
    @desisk83r Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see a comparison between the Apple Watch’s app and the Sleep Cycle app!

  • @kevingatera3089
    @kevingatera30893 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review!! I was wondering how accurate the app is. Been using it for a few months

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it Kevin!

  • @marcoi.7829
    @marcoi.78292 жыл бұрын

    Genius.

  • @robsteinert7375
    @robsteinert73753 жыл бұрын

    As someone else has stated could you please carry out a test with "sleep as android". They've been around since 2010. That would be really interesting. Keep up the awesome video's A+++

  • @ABONE-OL748
    @ABONE-OL7483 жыл бұрын

    Could you compare some sleep cycle apps (without watches or bands) with EEG device please😄

  • @casimirodasilvasantoshe-hi5797
    @casimirodasilvasantoshe-hi57973 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. I use Sleep Cycle for a long time, and it helps me a lot. However could not make it work in my Apple Watch. Liked the way you extracted the values of the chart.

  • @denchypoo6851

    @denchypoo6851

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had to restart my Apple Watch mate. Then it worked again, just a heads up :)

  • @andre.shaw91

    @andre.shaw91

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you find that the Apple Watch app is less accurate? I don’t think it picks up when I am awake as accurately as the microphone.

  • @abambac

    @abambac

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andre.shaw91 I feel the same way. The AW does not pick up that I’m awake.

  • @michierh2886

    @michierh2886

    3 жыл бұрын

    How can I even active this on my Apple Watch? Or do I just have to set up the alarm on the watch instead of the phone? I am wearing my watch in bed but have the feeling that sleep is tracked via my phone 🤔

  • @andre.shaw91

    @andre.shaw91

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@michierh2886 Yea you have to set the timer on your Apple Watch, not your phone

  • @Adriaaan
    @Adriaaan Жыл бұрын

    I have used Sleep Cycle for over five years and can confirm it frequently wakes me during REM sleep...

  • @techstuff8950
    @techstuff89503 жыл бұрын

    Pretty interesting results ! Would it be possible that you test the "Sleep as Android" App in the future ? Not sure if this app is compatible with the apple Watch though.

  • @Gibus21250

    @Gibus21250

    3 жыл бұрын

    Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has this programme integrated inself, in Samsung Health

  • @MathusalaTree
    @MathusalaTree3 жыл бұрын

    You look so happy when talking about such a plain topic. You must get epic sleep

  • @eloisabernal9335
    @eloisabernal93353 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rob! Nice video. When is the Polar smartwatch review going to be up?

  • @TheQuantifiedScientist

    @TheQuantifiedScientist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Eloisa! It will probably take at least a few weeks, I have some other videos scheduled first. Sorry, but I can only make one video per week, as I do this in addition to my normal research.

  • @ramilverma9410
    @ramilverma94102 жыл бұрын

    hi interesting analysis which sleep app would you finally recommend for apple watch 6 ?

  • @morahman2988
    @morahman29883 жыл бұрын

    Whoa this is cool! :)

  • @BryanHobbsMcCalister
    @BryanHobbsMcCalister3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rob, have you thought about using an armband with the apple watch?

  • @DrX00X
    @DrX00X3 жыл бұрын

    could u pls test the science behind -sleep detection- found on the Samsung watch 3, and is there any long term health issues using such wearable technologies? regarding the constant and prolonged exposure to their sensors?

  • @Tardonis
    @Tardonis2 жыл бұрын

    so should i use the app on my phone or series 6 watch? will the info on the watch be updated on the app on phone? just installed and looking for help, thx. love your channel

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