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Wellness, not a diagnosis.

SnoreSense helps you notice and compare your own nights. Here's what that means — and when to look for professional advice.

Last updated 7 October 2026 3 min read

In an emergency, or if someone has trouble breathing, call your local emergency number. Don't rely on SnoreSense for urgent decisions.

What SnoreSense is

SnoreSense is a personal wellness tool. It listens for sounds that are likely to be snoring, summarizes them in a Snore Index, and helps you compare nights and try small changes. It is not a medical device and has not been cleared or approved by any medical regulator.

It does not diagnose obstructive sleep apnea or any other condition, measure blood oxygen or an apnea-hypopnea index, or recommend treatment.

Known limits

  • Detection is an estimate. Fans, traffic, pets, a partner, or a TV can be mistaken for snoring — or hide it.
  • Placement matters. Keep your iPhone within about a meter of your bed, microphone unobstructed.
  • In a shared room, SnoreSense can't reliably tell who made a sound.
  • Interruptions such as calls or low storage can leave gaps. Each report shows its recording coverage.
  • Patterns are associations. A change that coincides with better nights didn't necessarily cause them.

When to talk to a clinician

Snoring is common and often harmless, but it can also be a sign of a sleep-related breathing disorder. Consider talking to a healthcare professional if you or a partner notice:

  • Pauses in breathing, choking, or gasping during sleep
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness, or falling asleep while driving
  • Morning headaches, or waking unrefreshed despite enough sleep
  • Loud snoring most nights, especially with high blood pressure
  • Snoring in a child

A low Snore Index doesn't rule out a sleep disorder. Seek advice whenever you're concerned, whatever the app shows.

Sharing reports with a clinician

You can export any night as a PDF for free. Pro adds a combined multi-night clinician PDF. These summaries can be a helpful starting point for a conversation, but they're not clinical test results.

Safe setup

  • Charge your iPhone with a certified cable on a hard, open surface, such as a bedside table.
  • Never place a charging phone under a pillow or in the bed.
  • Tell anyone who might be recorded, and respect recording laws where you are.