RISE: Sleep Tracker

I’ve had sleep issues most of adult life but didn’t really know how to improve it. I’ve used supplements, changed exercise habits and have tried other sleep apps. The other apps (Fitbit and Garmin) tracked my sleep but frankly I already knew how bad my sleep was - what I wanted was a way to improve it. Rise asked me a lot of personal questions about my sleep and lifestyle and created a plan for me to follow. The plan was simple but effective. I was able to see how my sleep debt built up and was given some tools to pay it off. It was effective for me because of nudges - those that I asked for - were gentle reminders to stick to the plan. An example of this - I am usually on my phone late into the evening - instead of telling me I couldn’t (which is what I thought the recommendation would be) they gave me tools to make it work for me. My sleep has greatly improved and it is all thanks to the awareness, plan and help with implementation.

I’ve been using Rise for a few months now. In many ways, Rise helped me understand a lot about sleep that I simply didn’t know. Prior issues with focus, motivation, and mood were all alleviated after using the app and sticking to a sleeping plan. As a result, I’ve seen an increase in my energy level and productivity at work. And Rise helped me achieve this in an inexpensive way with a sleeping plan that fit my schedule. I found the app easy to navigate, especially given the overload of information I got with AutoSleep (and I love AutoSleep). The notifications I get pushed to my watch to remind me to prepare for sleep were helpful too. Where as AutoSleep wants to record and present information, Rise translates that information into a plan that not only allows you to understand sleep, but do something about the lack of it.

I’ve always had trouble sleeping and have noticed dips in my performance after sustained periods of sub-optimal sleep, but I haven’t had the tools to help rectify it. Using Rise helps keep me on track and I love that I can see hard data, in real time, to track my sleep and to ensure that I’m performing at the highest level. After just a few weeks I’ve seen real, positive changes and have a roadmap to keep them up. Rise works with you whatever your schedule without “shaming” you like other programs might (with the resulting anxiety and decrease in sleep that can come from worrying about sleep). Overall, it’s a user friendly and incredibly empowering experience that can keep you churning when you need it.

tldr this app is a must if you’re trying to improve the quality or length of your sleep, and subsequently, your life. There’s nothing else like it - and I’ve searched extensively. There are a few features I’d like changed and the Rise team has been responsive and seems to take my thoughts seriously. The longer version: I’ve known for years that I need more sleep but day-to-day, it was hard to make that actionable and change my habits and behavior. But I didn’t know where or how to start. The app changed that entirely. It was really cool to watch it set itself up. It somehow took my iOS health data and pretty accurately pegged my sleeping habits, offered a detailed view on my circadian rhythm, and gave me actionable insights to improve my sleep - those actionable steps I’ve craved (s/o to those orange glasses, and sleep masks are game-changers). I plan on sticking to the app and keeping it as the first thing I open when I wake up and the last thing I open before I conk-out.

My husband and I have been using Rise for the last few weeks and have been so impressed by its beautiful simplicity paired with its ease of use and clarity of results. They make it look so easy, though simple-to-use apps are never easily made. But the real icing on the cake has been their support team. We've had a number of questions about the science behind our results and their responses were not only quick but incredibly well-written and informative. I recommend Rise for anyone looking to clearly understand their sleep and how to improve it.