Monitoring your sleep is very important to understand its quality. After all, a bad night's sleep can lead to several problems, such as stress, anxiety, lack of attention and even weight gain. But that's not all. If you don't sleep well for long periods, the consequences can be more serious.

Did you know that sleepless nights can increase your chances of being involved in serious accidents, such as traffic accidents? They can also lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, strokes and even depression, which are also symptoms of sleep deprivation.

But how can you improve the quality of your sleep?

First, create a sleep routine and make an effort to follow it every day, including on weekends, even if it means giving up your nights out and focusing on daytime activities. This brings us to another suggestion: get some sun exposure. This way, you can keep your circadian rhythm in harmony and sleep better.

In addition to taking care of your routine, try listening to music to help you sleep, especially on busy days. To deal with sleep disorders, if this is your case, avoid caffeinated and alcoholic drinks before bed, exercise regularly and keep your bedroom dark.

To help you follow these steps, you can count on the help of apps to monitor your sleep. In this sense, we have put together a list of five apps in this area for you.

Sleep Cycle: Sleep Tracker

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Have you ever woken up groggy and lacking energy, even after 8 hours of sleep? If so, Sleep Cycle is here to put an end to those days. This app analyzes your nights of sleep and also offers great features, such as deep sleep music and sleep meditation.

And you don’t need to do any major setup for the app to monitor your sleep. Just place your phone near your bed and let Sleep Cycle’s patented artificial intelligence technology do the rest. It uses the microphone to detect your movements and sounds, identifying the stages of your sleep, including REM sleep.

Available for iOS and Android systems, App Store and Google Play.

Pillow: Sleep Tracker 

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If you need help sleeping, Pillow is a good choice. After all, this platform uses sensors on your smartphone, such as an accelerometer and microphone, to monitor your movements and sounds during sleep. This way, it can provide you with information, through reports, on the quality of your nights and the stages you went through during them.

In addition, the platform uses the information collected to provide you with personalized recommendations for better rest. Those who enjoy relaxing music to sleep will be delighted to know that Pillow has classical, ambient, nature and binaural music to ensure your nights are perfect.

Available for iOS and Android systems, App Store and Google Play.

SleepScore

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If you need a helping hand to get a good night’s sleep, you can count on SleepScore. It measures your body movements and breathing during your sleep and provides insights into the patterns you exhibit during your night.

A cool thing about SleepScore is that it can help you identify signs of sleep apnea, which is a condition that can cause excessive snoring, frequent nighttime awakenings, and daytime sleepiness. In addition, the platform also offers personalized advice on improving your sleep, based on the information collected during your nights.

Available for iOS and Android systems, App Store and Google Play.

Read also: 4 best guided meditation apps to have on your phone

Sleepzy – Alarm Clock 

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With Sleepzy, you can regulate your sleep time. To do this, the platform monitors your nighttime patterns, waking you up during the lightest phase of sleep. In addition, the app provides statistics on the quality of your night. It also uses your phone's microphone to identify the moments when you are experiencing light, deep and REM sleep.

Another thing we found very positive about this platform is its additional features such as a snoring tracker and a dream radio. The latter uses AI-generated music and even mesmerizing images to help you fall asleep. This way, you won’t have any trouble waking up feeling rested.

Available for iOS and Android systems, App Store and Google Play.

AutoSleep

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AutoSleep is another app that will allow you to track your sleep and also be a natural aid to help you sleep better. This platform uses movement and heart rate data to provide a detailed analysis of the quality of your nights.

Because the app tracks your sleep in real time, it can provide details about deep sleep, time awake, and even a sleep quality index. In addition to providing you with bedtime notifications, AutoSleep also helps you identify sleep issues, such as insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness.

Available for iOS system, at App Store. 

Ready to sleep?

As you can see, it is possible to use your cell phone to help you sleep well, as strange as it may seem. Choose one of the apps on our list to monitor your sleep, grab a cup of tea to help you sleep, and have a peaceful night. No more stress and headaches the next day!