Why Sleep Enforcement Works Better Than Sleep Tracking
Traditional sleep apps just track your sleep. SleepGuard enforces your bedtime. Here's why that makes all the difference.
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The Problem With Sleep Trackers
You've probably tried a sleep tracking app before. They show you beautiful charts, calculate your REM cycles, and remind you when it's bedtime. But here's the problem: you can ignore them.
That gentle notification saying "Time for bed" is easy to swipe away. Just 5 more minutes of scrolling. Just one more video. Just finishing this thread. Before you know it, it's 2 AM and you've lost 3 hours.
How SleepGuard is Different
SleepGuard doesn't just track your sleep — it enforces your bedtime. When your bedtime arrives, SleepGuard blocks access to distracting apps and websites at the system level. No exceptions (well, one emergency pass per month).
- Can't swipe away the blocking
- Can't disable it without Face ID
- Can't "just 5 more minutes" your way out
- Actually changes your behavior, not just measures it
The Science Behind It
Behavior change research shows that removing friction from good habits and adding friction to bad habits is far more effective than willpower alone. SleepGuard adds significant friction to late-night scrolling — making it easier to just go to sleep instead.
Real Results
Users report falling asleep 45 minutes earlier on average after their first week. By week 4, 78% have maintained a consistent bedtime streak of 7+ days. That's not tracking — that's transformation.