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Pokemon Sleep is a fun Pokemon game, but it's not quite as good as a sleep tracker. Keep reading for our full review of Pokemon Sleep, the Premium Pass, and the Pokemon GO Plus+.
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Pokemon Sleep is both a Pokemon spin-off game and a sleep tracker. Pokemon Sleep encourages players to sleep and develop healthy sleeping habits while researching Pokemon.
The goal is to find and research as many Sleep Styles as possible. You can research Sleep Styles after every Sleep Session, and recruit some of the Pokemon you research using Biscuits.
Sleep Tracker Score |
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4/10 Not Good |
Despite its main feature as a sleep tracker, Pokemon Sleep is actually not that good at accurately tracking sleep.
The game can easily be convinced that you are sleeping, even if you haven't fallen asleep yet. Any disturbance, even if you are not the cause, may be detected by the app and inaccurately recorded onto your sleep data. You can even use Pokemon Sleep without sleeping.
In a quiet, completely peaceful environment with a bed that is neither too soft nor too hard, you may be able to get accurate results. However, this is not how many people's sleeping arrangements are.
It must also be noted that needing to have your phone plugged in and charging on your bed overnight to track your sleep may pose a safety hazard.
How Sleep Tracking Works in Pokemon Sleep
Fun Score |
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7/10 Fun! |
Despite not being a very effective sleep tracker, Pokemon Sleep still makes tracking your sleep fun. It feels very rewarding to raise your Snorlax with your Pokemon. Everything feels even better if you get a good night's sleep.
Pokemon collecting is as fun as ever with the ability to collect different Sleep Styles as well as collect Pokemon by befriending them. The Pokemon are cute whether asleep in various Sleep Styles or awake gathering Berries. When they start feeling tired from their activities, you feel encouraged to sleep to get their energy levels back up.
Pokemon Sleep is a relaxing, low maintenance game that doesn't require much from your waking hours, and it's good at motivating you to go to sleep by using the fun of Pokemon.
Pokemon GO Plus+ Score |
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7/10 Great |
The Pokemon GO Plus+, while also compatible with Pokemon GO, feels especially designed for Pokemon Sleep. It's easy to connect to the game and use. Night Cap Pikachu is also a fun companion to have.
If you get tired of hearing Pikachu's voice or the flashing lights on your Pokemon GO Plus+ device, silent mode works completely with Pokemon Sleep.
Pokemon GO players can get more Berries in Pokemon Sleep by using their Pokemon GO Plus+ for both apps, so using the device can also net you some useful rewards.
The Pokemon GO Plus+ is a perfect alternative to your phone if you don't want to leave it charging beside you all night. Unfortunately, it's not a cheap accessory. Many people may not find it worth the investment if you'll only be using it for Pokemon Sleep.
Some people have also reported that their Pokemon GO Plus+ device is not connecting or is not working with their Pokemon Sleep app. Since connecting to the app is a very important step in using the Pokemon GO Plus+, it is likely that these issues will be addressed in future updates of the app.
If you have the budget for a Pokemon GO Plus+ and want to consistently track your sleep with the Pokemon Sleep app, the Pokemon GO Plus+ is a good investment.
Pokemon GO Plus+ Guide and Tips
Free Features Score |
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8/10 Excellent |
Pretty much all of the features you want are available without having to pay a single cent. Though it is unfortunate that the Sleep Diary feature is not included, it's easy enough to write your sleep notes in a notebook or another app. Since the sleep tracking isn't all that accurate anyway, it may not be advisable to use Pokemon Sleep for a deep analysis of your sleep patterns.
It doesn't feel like you're missing out on much if you don't spend any money. You'll have to work harder and use the app more consistently if you want to get access to more items, but nothing truly important to the gameplay experience is locked behind a paywall.
A lot of the game mechanics and features are actually locked behind progression. This may feel strange and unnecessary for a sleep tracking app, but it does somewhat help to keep you coming back for more.
All Weekly Missions and Rewards
Premium Pass Score |
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4/10 Too Expensive |
1-Month Plan | $9.99 USD |
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6-Month Plan | $49.99 USD |
The bonuses you get with the Premium Pass are certainly useful especially if you want to befriend as many Pokemon as possible in the least amount of time. It can also be very useful to Shiny hunters who are looking for those rare-colored Pokemon. However, despite all these gifts and bonuses, the Premium Pass seems very expensive.
It seems like the Premium Pass works better as a long-term subscription, since you get monthly gifts and rewards every three months. Because of this, the 6-Month Plan might be the one to go for.
The value of all the items you get still depend on your consistency in using Pokemon Sleep and how much sleep you get. All those items you get may not mean much if you don't get a high enough Sleep Score to draw in more Pokemon.
Since Pokemon Sleep is not the best sleep tracker, you also may not have much need for the full record of your sleep data and the Sleep Diary.
The Premium Pass can be helpful in playing Pokemon Sleep, and if you have the money to spare, the 6-Month Plan looks reasonable. But it does not look like a very valuable investment. It might be a better idea to buy Diamonds instead if you're in need of items.
Premium Exchange Shop Items and Price
Sleep Tracker | Fun | GO Plus+ |
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4/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Free Only | Premium | Overall |
8/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Overall Score |
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6/10 Good |
Pokemon Sleep is a fun and relaxing Pokemon game that can truly motivate you to go to sleep. It doesn't require a lot of time to play (at least while awake), and the Pokemon collecting aspect is as good as ever. However, it does not function very well as an accurate sleep tracker.
Right now, in the early days of the app, there doesn't seem to be many features. Although, many other features may also be locked to game progression. If we look at how Pokemon GO grew and included more features over time, it's likely that Pokemon Sleep will do the same as more updates to the game drop.
Despite the limited features of the game at the moment, the free version of Pokemon Sleep feels like a complete experience. It has good long-term playability since there are lots of Sleep Styles and Pokemon to discover. It would just be better if it had compatibility with more hardware other than the Pokemon GO Plus+, such as the Apple Watch, etc.
If you don't want to use Pokemon Sleep to track your sleep, this is not the game for you as there's not much else to do with the app. But if playing while sleeping seems appealing to you, go ahead and try out Pokemon Sleep!
News, Events and Latest Information
Smart Watch Compatibility
Updated 9/23/2024
You can now connect Pokemon Sleep to your Smart Watch!
Good-Night Ribbon
Updated 8/5/2024
A Ribbon that increases helper Pokemon's stats will be added during the early August update!
Trial Bundle
Updated 7/2/2024
Vol. 2 of the Trial Bundle will be available from July 9 to February 26 after Vol. 1 ends on July 8!
Account Linking Bonus Gift
Updated 9/26/2023
You can now claim a gift of 100 Diamonds if you link an account to Pokemon Sleep!
Pokemon Sleep Review
Updated 7/22/2023
Read our review for the Pokemon Sleep app, the Premium Pass, and the Pokemon GO Plus+!
Pokemon GO Plus+ Purchase Guide
Updated 7/19/2023
Pokemon Sleep comes with a new accessory! Check out Pokemon GO Plus Plus (+) and its specs here!
Who is Professor Neroli?
Updated 7/11/2023
What does Neroli mean? Is Neroli a tree? Learn more about Pokemon Sleep's professor here!
Sleep Type Quiz
Updated 11/10/2023
Check out the different sleep type results you can get from the quiz!
Current and Upcoming Events | |
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Eevee Week 2024 | Start Date: Nov. 18, 4:00 AM End Date: Nov. 25, 3:59 AM |
November Good Sleep Day | Start Date: Nov. 15, 4:00 AM End Date: Nov. 18, 3:59 AM |
Past Events | |
Old Gold Power Plant Opening Event | Halloween Event 2024 |
Holiday Event 2023 | New Year 2024 Event |
Lapis Lakeside Opening Event | Valentine's Day 2024 Event |
Electric Type Week | Raikou Research Event |
Flower Festival | Fire Type Week |
Entei Research Event | Summer Festival |
1st Anniversary Lead-Up Gift Week | First Anniversary Fest |
Pokemon Growth Week Vol. 2 | Water Type Week |
Suicune Research Event | Sleep Style Discovery Week |
Server Maintenance Status (October 1) |
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Maintenance is Now Over! |
All Updates and Patch Notes | |
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Version 2.1.0 | October 24, 2024 |
Version 2.0.1 | October 7, 2024 |
Version 2.0.0 | October 1, 2024 |
Version 1.11.1 | September 6, 2024 |
Version 1.11.0 (Unity Update) |
August 27, 2024 |
Version 1.10.1 | August 2, 2024 |
Version 1.10.0 | August 1, 2024 |
Version 1.9.0 | July 9, 2024 |
Version 1.8.1 | July 3, 2024 |
Version 1.8.0 | June 11, 2024 |
Version 1.7.3 | May 22, 2024 |
Version 1.7.2 | May 14, 2024 |
Version 1.7.1 | May 8, 2024 (Android) |
Version 1.7.0 | May 8, 2024 (Android) |
Version 1.6.0 | April 30, 2024 |
Future Updates (Vol. 4) | April 26, 2024 |
Version 1.5.1 | April 19, 2024 |
Version 1.5.0 | April 18, 2024 |
Version 1.4.3 | April 10, 2024 |
Version 1.4.2 | March 29, 2024 |
Version 1.4.1 | March 24, 2024 |
Version 1.4.0 | March 21, 2024 |
Version 1.3.0 | February 29, 2024 |
Version 1.2.0 | February 8, 2024 |
Version 1.1.0 | January 23, 2024 |
Version 1.0.16 | December 21, 2023 |
Version 1.0.15 | December 14, 2023 |
Future Updates (1.0.15+) | December 14, 2023 - TBD |
Version 1.0.14 | November 30, 2023 (iOS) |
Version 1.0.13 | November 16, 2023 |
Version 1.0.12 | November 7, 2023 |
Version 1.0.11 | October 24, 2023 |
Version 1.0.10 | September 28, 2023 |
Version 1.0.9 | September 26, 2023 |
Future Updates (1.0.9+) | September 26, 2023 - TBD |
Version 1.0.8 Update and Patch Notes | September 13, 2023 |
Version 1.0.7 | September 7, 2023 |
Version 1.0.6 | August 25, 2023 |
Future Updates (1.0.6+) | August 25, 2023 - TBD |
Balance Patch | August 9, 2023 |
Version 1.0.5 | August 7, 2023 |
Version 1.0.4 | July 27, 2023 |
Version 1.0.3 | July 26, 2023 |
Version 1.0.2 | July 25, 2023 |
Version 1.0.1 | July 18, 2023 |
Water Type Week Bundles
Updated 8/14/2024
Three bundles for the Water Type Week event will be available from August 19 to 27!
Poke Biscuit 1st Anniversary Gift
Updated 7/22/2024
Claim 4 free Poke Biscuits in the Gift Box thanks to a social media campaign on Pokemon Sleep's Japanese X/Twitter account!
Daily Anniversary News
Updated 7/20/2024
Each day for the first week of the anniversary event, a news announcement will be made at 10 PM UTC! Day 7: Good-Night Ribbon!
First Anniversary Bundles
Updated 7/15/2024
First Anniversary Bundles containing items such as Skill Seeds will be available from July 20 to August 3!
All Dream Gift Contents
Updated 7/15/2024
A gift can be claimed each day of the First Anniversary Fest by tapping the gift by Snorlax's foot!
Ultra Biscuit Commemorative Gift
Updated 7/14/2024
The Ultra Biscuit has been added into the game, and a free gift is being given to commemorate it!
Pokemon Befriending Bundles
Updated 10/10/2024
Pokemon Befriending Bundles for each of the Paldea starters will be available from July 15 to 30!
Paldea Starters Coming to Pokemon Sleep!
Updated 10/2/2024
On July 15, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly make their way to Pokemon Sleep!
20 Million Downloads Gift
Updated 7/19/2024
Pokemon Sleep is celebrating 20 million downloads by giving away a Main Skill Seed, Dream Cluster M, Poke Biscuits, and Sleep Points!
Pokemon Growth Bundle
Updated 8/6/2024
Pokemon Growth Bundle Vol. 1 will be available at the General Store from June 30 to July 9!
Candy Cram-o-matic Gift
Updated 6/17/2024
Free Pikachu Candy and Dream Shards are available from the Candy Cram-o-matic!
Summer Festival Bundles
Updated 6/10/2024
Three Summer Festival Bundles Vol. 1 will be available at the General Store from June 17 to 25!
Entei Biscuit Gift
Updated 5/20/2024
An Entei Biscuit is being given away on the first day of the Entei Research event!
Fire Type Week Bundles
Updated 7/14/2024
Three Fire Type Week Bundles Vol. 1 will be available at the General Store from May 6 to 14!
Future Features Vol. 4 Gift
Updated 4/26/2024
A special gift containing Poke Biscuits, Sleep Points, Dream Clusters, and Handy Candies are now available!
Flower Festival Bundles
Updated 4/16/2024
Three Flower Festival Bundles Vol. 1 will be available at the General Store from April 22 to 30!
Champion Tournament 2024 Gift
Updated 4/2/2024
A gift containing Biscuits, Recovery Incense, Energy Pillows, and a Dream Cluster M is being distributed for April Fools' Day!
Raikou Incense and Biscuit Gift + 1.5x Drowsy Power Weekend
Updated 4/1/2024
A Raikou Incense and Biscuit Gift + a 1.5x Drowsy Power Weekend Event has been announced to compensate Raikou Sleep Style Issues!
How to Fix Error Code 026300 & 026301
Updated 4/1/2024
A visual bug is causing Sleep Point Exchange item stocks to display incorrectly. Learn how to fix this issue here!
How to Fix Error Code 025200
Updated 10/14/2024
Players have been getting this error for various actions just as the Raikou Research event is rolling out. Learn how to fix this issue here!
World Sleep Day Gift
Updated 3/17/2024
Recieve Growth Incense, Focus Incense, and Poke Biscuits to celebrate World Sleep Day!
Pokemon Day Gift
Updated 2/27/2024
10 Poke Biscuits and 1000 Diamonds are being given away by logging in by April 30!
Electric Type Week Bundles
Updated 3/6/2024
Three Electric Type Week Bundles Vol. 1 will be available at the General Store from March 11 to 19!
Pokemon Day 2024 Bundles
Updated 3/5/2024
Three Pokemon Day 2024 Bundles will be available at the General Store from February 28 to March 7!
Valentine's Day Special Gift
Updated 2/13/2024
A special Valentine's Day gift containing Soothing Cacao, Ingredient Ticket S, and Poke Biscuits is now available!
Valentine's Day 2024 Bundles
Updated 2/12/2024
Three Valentine's Day Bundles will be offered at the General Store alongside the Valentine's Day 2024 event!
Future Features Vol. 3 Gift
Updated 12/26/2023
A special gift containing Poke Biscuits, Sleep Points, Dream Clusters, and Handy Candies is now available!
Award Commemoration Gift
Updated 11/29/2023
Pokemon Sleep has won 3 Google Play awards! A gift is being given to commemorate this achievement.
Free Poke Biscuits Gift
Updated 11/24/2023
5 Poke Biscuits are currently being given away thanks to an online survey conundrum!
New Year 2024 Bundles
Updated 1/3/2024
Three New Year Bundles will be offered at the General Store alongside the New Year 2024 event!
Holiday Bundles 2023
Updated 12/22/2023
Three Holiday Bundles are being offered at the General Store alongside the Holiday event!
Onix and Steelix Coming to Pokemon Sleep!
Updated 10/11/2024
Onix and Steelix have made Taupe Hollow their home on November 14!
Missing Premium Pass Rewards
Updated 10/16/2023
An App Store error has caused iOS Premium Pass subscribers to have issues with their subscription rewards.
Autumn Treats Free Bundles
Updated 10/16/2023
Get a free Autumn Treats Bundle daily from October 9~16!
iPhone Quick Start Transfer Bug
Updated 9/29/2023
iPhone users using Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone have reported getting stuck on Pokemon Sleep's loading screen. Learn how to fix this issue here!
Future Features Vol. 2 Special Gift
Updated 9/15/2023
You can now claim a gift containing Poke Biscuits, Sleep Points, Handy Candies, and a Growth Incense in the game!
Mime Jr. and Mr. Mime Coming to Pokemon Sleep!
Updated 10/11/2024
Mime Jr. and Mr. Mime will start appearing at Cyan Beach on September 12!
Heal All Pokemon Glitch
Updated 9/3/2023
A glitch has been discovered that allows you to heal your Pokemon without sleeping every Sunday!
Future Features Special Gift
Updated 9/12/2023
A special gift containing Poke Biscuits, Handy Candies, and Incenses is now available!
10 Million Downloads Gift
Updated 9/12/2023
A special gift commemorating 10 million worldwide downloads is being distributed from August 25 to September 22!
100M Pokemon Befriended Bundles
Updated 9/16/2023
Special bundles containing Biscuits, Friend Incense, and Handy Candies are available in the General Store until September 22!
How to Fix Error Code 009901
Updated 7/26/2023
Players have been encountering this pesky little error upon start-up. Learn all about what it is and how to fix it here!
How to Fix Error Code 010100
Updated 7/17/2023
Some users are receiving this error message when opening Pokemon Sleep. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to fix it!
Catching Some Z's Sleep Event
Updated 7/19/2023
A new Sleep Event is available for Pokemon GO to celebrate Pokemon Sleep! Take a look at how you can participate and net rewards!
Snoozing Snorlax ASMR Livestream Details
Updated 10/10/2024
A week-long livestream is being held to celebrate the release of Pokemon Sleep!
Full Release Date
Updated 8/3/2023
Pokemon Sleep is scheduled to come out in Summer 2023, around late July.
Open Beta Test
Updated 7/19/2023
Pokemon Sleep released a limited time beta version for Android devices in select countries. It is now unavailable.
What is Pokemon Sleep?
Updated 7/19/2023
Pokemon Sleep is a mobile app that's both a sleep tracker and a game!
List of Trailers
Updated 7/19/2023
Check out a full list of all the Pokemon Sleep trailers that have been released!
Pokemon Sleep Review: How Good is It?
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