Is SnoreLab free? What the free version can and cannot do
Yes, with limits. SnoreLab is free to download and records your snoring on every night you run it, but the free version plays only a limited number of recordings per night, and after your first 5 sessions it cannot be run on 2 consecutive days (SnoreLab FAQ, October 2026). Premium removes both limits and adds full-night recording, BreathFlow, trends, export and backup. New users get a 7-day free trial. We make Snorly, a competing app, so check each line below against SnoreLab's own FAQ.
- After the first 5 sessions, the free version "cannot be run for 2 consecutive days" (SnoreLab FAQ, October 2026).
- Free playback is "limited" per night; SnoreLab does not publish the number (SnoreLab FAQ).
- SnoreLab saves 20 audio samples per night by default; that is a default setting, not the free-version cap (How SnoreLab Works).
- New users get a 7-day free trial of Premium; the US App Store lists in-app purchases from $5.99 to $59.99, including monthly, yearly and one-time options (SnoreLab FAQ and App Store listing, October 2026).
- SnoreLab has 4.7 stars from about 57,500 US App Store ratings and has run on iPhone and Android for over a decade.
What does SnoreLab's free version include?
The core of the app. According to SnoreLab's FAQ, the free version lets you record your night, see charts and stats in the morning, listen to captured audio, and tag remedies and factors. Snoring detection runs on the phone, and the morning screen shows the Snore Score, an open-ended number where lower is better; SnoreLab says a typical score for a new user is around 25.
So for a first look, the free version answers the main question: do you snore, and how much. The limits show up on the second and third question: how does tonight compare with the last two weeks, and did the remedy work.
What are the limits of SnoreLab free?
Two limits and a list of Premium-only features. The table is built from SnoreLab's FAQ as of 20 October 2026.
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Nights you can record | After the first 5 sessions, not on 2 consecutive days | Unlimited |
| Playback per night | Limited number of recordings | All recordings |
| Full-night recording | No | Yes |
| BreathFlow and Breathing Disturbance Index | No | Yes |
| Session history | Not full | Full |
| Trends charts and calendars | No | Yes |
| Remedies and factors tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Audio backup to the cloud | No | Yes |
| Export for a healthcare professional | No | Yes |
| Soundscapes for falling asleep | No | Yes |
The consecutive-days rule is the one people notice. In practice it means that after your first 5 sessions the free version records at most every other night.
How much does SnoreLab Premium cost?
SnoreLab does not publish a price list. Its FAQ says the easiest way to see the price is to tap an Upgrade prompt in the app, which shows the price for your country without charging you. The US App Store listing shows ten in-app purchases between $5.99 and $59.99, including 1 Month, 3 Months, 1 Year and a one-time purchase, which is likely a mix of current and older price points.
New users get a 7-day free trial. If you start it, set a reminder for day 6 and cancel in iPhone Settings, under your name, then Subscriptions, if you do not want to keep it.
Can you test a remedy with SnoreLab free?
You can, but slowly. A fair remedy test needs nights with and without the change, recorded close together so nothing else shifts: three baseline nights and four nights with the remedy is the protocol we use in our articles, for example on nasal strips.
With the every-other-night rule, those 7 nights stretch over 13 days once your first 5 sessions are used up. That is workable for a pillow, harder for something that changes week to week, like a cold or a new medication. Remedy tagging itself is free, so the comparison is possible; it just takes twice as long.
Is SnoreLab Premium worth it?
It is worth it if you want to track snoring night after night: every night recorded, the full history, trends, BreathFlow and a report to share with a doctor. SnoreLab is the most established app in the category, it runs on Android, and its remedy library and community are large.
It is less worth it if all you want is to hear yourself snore a few times, or to prove it to a partner. The free version covers that, within the playback limit.
Is there a free alternative to SnoreLab?
There are several, each with its own trade-off.
| App | Free part | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Snorly (ours) | Recording, playback of every clip, score, timeline, breathing flags and history, every night | iPhone only; full-night audio, remedy comparisons, PDF report and Apple Health are Premium |
| Voice Memos | Records the whole night | One 8-hour file you scrub by hand, about half a gigabyte |
| Do I Snore or Grind | Free | Not updated since 2019 |
| SnoreClock | Not free; one-time purchase | Simpler app, no breathing flags |
The longer comparison is in best snoring apps, and the two-app version in Snorly vs SnoreLab. If you are also looking at sleep trackers, Snorly vs ShutEye covers the subscription side.
- If you are new to SnoreLab, decide before bed whether you want the 7-day trial; if you start it, set a reminder for day 6.
- Put the phone on the nightstand, 0.5 to 1 m from your head, plugged in, screen down.
- Skip alcohol tonight so the first night is a fair baseline.
- In the morning, play the loudest recording first; with a limited number of plays, that is the one that counts.
Hear your own snoring tonightSnorly records only when it hears snoring and plays it back in the morning. Free, no account, no night limit.
Download on the App StoreRelated questions
Does SnoreLab work without Premium?
Yes. The free version records, detects snoring, shows the Snore Score and charts, plays a limited number of recordings and lets you tag remedies. After your first 5 sessions it cannot be run on 2 consecutive days.
How many recordings can you play on SnoreLab free?
SnoreLab says only that the number is limited and does not publish it. Separately, the app saves 20 audio samples per night by default; that is a setting, not the free-version limit.
Does SnoreLab upload my recordings?
Not by default. SnoreLab says detection happens on the device and audio is not uploaded without your permission. Audio Backup, a Premium feature, stores encrypted copies in the cloud if you turn it on.
How do I cancel SnoreLab Premium?
On iPhone, open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, choose SnoreLab and cancel. On Android, use the Google Play subscriptions page. Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription.
Is Snorly free?
Yes. Recording, playback of every clip, the 0–100 score, the night timeline, breathing flags and full history are free every night, with no night limit and no ads. Premium adds full-night audio, remedy comparisons, the PDF report and Apple Health import.
Sources
- SnoreLab (accessed 20 October 2026). FAQ. https://www.snorelab.com/faq
- SnoreLab (accessed 20 October 2026). How SnoreLab Works. https://www.snorelab.com/how-snorelab-works
- SnoreLab (updated 18 September 2026). SnoreLab App Privacy Policy. https://www.snorelab.com/snorelab-app-privacy-policy
- SnoreLab: Record Your Snoring. US App Store listing, id 529443604 (accessed 20 October 2026). https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id529443604
- SnoreLab. Google Play listing (accessed 20 October 2026). https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snorelab.app
Snorly is a snore recorder and tracker, not a medical device. It does not diagnose sleep apnea or any other condition. If you notice pauses in breathing, gasping or daytime sleepiness, talk to a doctor.