You put your phone on the nightstand, go to bed, and check in the next morning to see which Pokémon showed up. That is the loop of Pokémon Sleep, a free simulation game from The Pokémon Company. To install it, open Google Play.
Why a game tied to your bedtime
The game ties collecting to sleep. Pokémon with the same sleep type as you gather around while you rest, and the goal is to fill your Sleep Style Dex by finding the different sleep styles.
Which Pokémon appear depends on your sleep type and how long you slept. Google Play rates it 4.4 from 136.8 thousand ratings, and it has over 10 million installs there.
Snorlax, sleep reports and smartwatch pairing
During the day you raise Snorlax. It grows as the Pokémon you befriend give it Berries, and a bigger Snorlax raises your odds of meeting Pokémon with rare sleep styles.
The sleep report covers how long you took to fall asleep, time in different sleep stages, and whether you snored or talked. Smart alarms wake you during a shallow stage, and Pokémon-inspired music is there to help you wind down.
If you prefer a wearable, Health Connect lets you use sleep data from certain smartwatches. The developer publishes a compatible device list at pokemonsleep.net.
What to check before installing on Android 8.0
The game needs Android 8.0 or newer. At night, put the device on the surface next to your pillow, not under it or the blankets, because the developer warns it may overheat. A smartwatch can also supply the sleep data.
The game is free and shows no ads, though it has in-app purchases. Its content rating is Everyone.
What's new in 3.9.1
Version 3.9.1 was last updated on October 23, 2026.
Pokémon Sleep pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install with no ads
- Sleep report covers falling-asleep time, sleep stages, snoring and sleep talking
- Smart alarm wakes you in a shallow sleep stage
- Can use data from certain smartwatches through Health Connect
- Rated 4.4 on Google Play from 136.8 thousand ratings
Cons
- Contains in-app purchases
- Needs the phone placed by your pillow overnight, with an overheating warning
- Collection progress depends on how long and how you sleep
Is Pokémon Sleep safe?
Pokémon Sleep is made by The Pokémon Company and installs from Google Play. It shows no ads, carries an Everyone content rating, and offers in-app purchases. Get it from the official store page, and keep the phone beside your pillow, not under bedding, as the developer advises, since it may overheat.
How to install Pokémon Sleep
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Pokémon Sleep when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
