Calm vs Hatch Sleep

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Calm CalmList price not published
Hatch SleepList price not published

Only the differences are shown.

Calm CalmHatch Sleep
TypeWhite noise and sound appWhite noise and sound app
DeveloperCalm.comHatch Baby, Inc.
PlatformsiOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS, watchOSiOS, iPadOS
App price (US store)FreeFree
In-app plans (as listed)In-app purchases listed without periods: Calm Premium $79.99, $69.99, $16.99, $14.99; Calm Subscription $14.99Listed in-app purchases (plan names not given): Monthly $4.99, $4.89, $5.99, $9.99; Yearly $49.99, $59.99; Monthly Access $4.99
Age rating9+ (Health or Wellne9+ (Health or Wellne
Data used to track you (label)Purchases, Identifiers, Usage DataNot listed
Data linked to you (label)Health & Fitness, Purchases, Contact Info, Search History, Identifiers, Usage Data, DiagnosticsContact Info, User Content, Identifiers, Usage Data, Diagnostics
What it logs or doessleep stories, guided meditation, breathing exercises, daily programs, music and nature soundscapes, mood tracking, Apple Health savingcontrols Hatch devices, sunrise alarm, sleep sounds, bedtime routines, ok-to-wake programs
NeedsNot listedListing says it controls Hatch devices (Restore, Rest, Rest+)

Calm

A general sleep and meditation app for adults with sleep stories, soundscapes and guided sessions. It is not a baby app.

  • Large library of sessions and soundscapes
  • Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, TV and Watch
  • Some features free
  • Premium prices up to $79.99 listed, periods unlabeled
  • Label lists tracking of Purchases, Identifiers and Usage Data

Hatch Sleep

The companion app for Hatch sound machines and lights, used to set sounds, routines and wake programs.

  • Free to download
  • One app for Hatch device routines and wake programs
  • No tracking category shown on the label
  • Built for Hatch devices, so it needs Hatch hardware
  • Several in-app plans with unlabeled names