# Gamified Sleep-Tracking Applications Nintendo's Pokemon Sleep Encourages Healthy Sleep Patterns By Colin Smith | Published 2023-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-sleep References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/6/23785767/pokemon-sleep-how-to-play-android-preregister) & [pokemon](https://www.pokemon.com/us/app/pokemon-sleep/)  Pokémon Sleep is a smartphone app that turns your sleep into entertainment by [tracking your sleep patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiratory-health-powerplug) and rewarding you with Pokémon. The app works with a device called the Pokémon GO Plus +, which you can place by your pillow to [measure your sleep data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-index-sleep-monitor). The app features an island where you can interact with Snorlax and other Pokémon that have similar sleep styles as you. You can also discover rare sleep styles and complete your sleep style dex, effectively catching all creatures in the game. Pokémon Sleep is planned to launch worldwide, excluding certain regions, in summer 2023, on Google Play. The Pokémon GO Plus + releases on July 14, 2023. The app will be available for iOS and Android devices, and it will be free to download. The Pokémon GO Plus+ is available for $79.99 CAD or $54.99 USD. Interested consumers can find out more information on Pokemon Sleep on [Nintendo's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-quest) official website. Image Credit: Nintendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sleep-tracking Applications:** Opportunities exist for developing innovative sleep-tracking applications that gamify the sleep experience. - **Entertainment-driven Sleep Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating entertainment-driven sleep monitoring solutions that engage users through rewards and gamification. - **Sleep-style Dex:** Building sleep-style dex functionality within sleep-tracking apps could create a new market for discovering and collecting rare sleep patterns. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has the potential to leverage sleep-tracking applications to create new gaming experiences and increase user engagement. - **Healthcare Technology:** Innovations in sleep-tracking applications can disrupt the healthcare technology industry by providing new tools for monitoring and improving sleep patterns. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can explore opportunities to integrate sleep-tracking features into their devices, offering users a more comprehensive health tracking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated Sleep-Tracking Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-sleep.md) - [Gamified Collectable Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepagotchi.md) - [Conceptual Gamified Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-quest.md) - [Cozy Anime-Inspired Sleepwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-sleep-apps.md) - [Base-Building Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeptown.md) - [Gameplay Optimization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-sleep-grader-tool.md) - [Sleep-Supporting Virtual Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-kado.md) - [Blockchain-Based Gamified Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepagotchi-lite.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md)