How To Use SleepScore

Getting Started (2 minutes)

  1. Download SleepScore from the App Store or Google Play. Free to start, premium unlocks detailed analysis.
  2. Place your phone on your nightstand, plugged in and face-up. SleepScore uses sonar technology (sound waves your ears can't hear) to track your breathing and movement without needing a wearable.
  3. Open the app before bed and tap "Start Sleep." It'll monitor your sleep stages through the night.
  4. In the morning, check your SleepScore - a number from 0-100 based on sleep quality, duration, and how much time you spent in each stage (light, deep, REM).
  5. Review the breakdown. SleepScore shows when you fell asleep, how many times you woke up, and how your night compares to others your age and gender.

Understanding Your Score

  • SleepScore (0-100): Higher is better. It factors in total sleep time, how often you woke up, and how much deep and REM sleep you got.
  • Sleep stages: Deep sleep is for physical recovery. REM sleep is for mental processing and memory. If either is low, your score drops - and you'll probably feel it.
  • Wake-up timing: SleepScore has a smart alarm that wakes you during light sleep within your set window (like 6:30-7:00 AM). Waking up during light sleep = less grogginess.

What SleepScore Teaches You

The app doesn't just track - it coaches. Based on your data, SleepScore gives personalized advice:

  • Sleep environment tips: Too much light? Room too warm? It'll suggest changes.
  • Habit adjustments: If you're drinking caffeine too late or exercising at the wrong time, the app connects those dots.
  • Pattern recognition: Over time, you'll see what consistently improves your sleep (going to bed by 10:30 PM, skipping alcohol) vs. what tanks it (late-night screens, eating heavy meals before bed).

Pro Tips

  • Set a smart alarm. Instead of waking at exactly 7:00 AM, give SleepScore a 30-minute window. It'll pick the lightest sleep phase in that range to wake you, so you feel more alert.
  • Log daily factors. The app lets you track things like stress, exercise, caffeine, and alcohol. After a few weeks, you'll spot what actually moves the needle on your sleep quality.
  • Check trends, not single nights. One bad night doesn't define your sleep health. Look at your weekly average to see real progress.

What It's NOT Good For

  • Diagnosing sleep disorders. SleepScore is great for tracking patterns, but it's not a medical device. If you suspect sleep apnea or another condition, see a sleep specialist.
  • Sharing a bed with a restless partner. The sonar tech can get confused if someone else is moving around a lot. Works best if you sleep alone or with a very still partner.