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Frequently asked questions
Which devices does Circadian support?
Circadian requires iOS 26 or later. The optional Apple Watch app requires watchOS 26 or later. You do not need an Apple Watch to use the iPhone app.
How much does Circadian cost?
Try every feature free for seven days. A permanent unlock costs €6.99 once in the German App Store. No subscription or recurring fees. In other countries, the app displays your local price before purchase.
How accurate is the energy curve?
Circadian estimates your energy pattern using a model based on sleep research. Your sleep and other available Health data personalize the curve. It does not measure your actual performance or replace a medical assessment.
How do I set my chronotype?
Choose your chronotype in Settings or use “Derive from sleep data” to apply a suggestion based on your sleep patterns.
Do I need an Apple Watch or a specific sleep tracker?
No. Circadian can use sleep data from any source that writes to Apple Health. Without suitable data, the app uses default values. The optional wrist alarm requires an Apple Watch.
How do I set up the smart alarm?
Open Settings → Alarm, enable the smart alarm and allow the system permission request. Choose a wake window or a fixed time. You can also use the sleep window on the dashboard to set an alarm. The calculated wake time is a model estimate, not live sleep-stage detection. Set up your alarm in Circadian, not Apple’s Clock app.
How does waking on Apple Watch work?
Enable waking on Apple Watch in Circadian and allow automatic launch in the Watch app. Wear your Watch with Sleep mode active. During the wake window, the Watch uses movement cues and wakes you with haptics. An iPhone alarm is also scheduled for your latest wake time. Movement cues are not a measurement of sleep stages.
How do I use the widgets?
Add Circadian from the widget gallery on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Open the app first so it can provide current curve data. A small sleep-window widget is available for StandBy; on Apple Watch, add a Circadian complication.
What if sleep data syncs later?
Circadian includes sleep data that is added or corrected later. First check that the data has reached Apple Health, then reopen Circadian. Historical trend curves are also recalculated using the latest available data, so they can change.
Does Circadian send notifications?
Notifications are off by default. In Settings, you can enable a daily insight about the factors affecting your curve and a reminder for your sleep window. The app asks for permission separately. Set up your alarm independently.
Do I need an account to use Circadian?
No. Circadian works entirely without an account, login, or registration. All calculations happen locally on your device.
What data does Circadian use?
Circadian reads health data from Apple Health: sleep times, heart rate variability (HRV), resting heart rate, respiratory rate, workouts, daylight exposure, and wrist temperature. All data is processed exclusively on your iPhone.
What happens without HealthKit access?
Without HealthKit access, Circadian shows a default curve based on population data. You can grant access at any time in iOS Settings under Health.
How do I restore a previous purchase?
Open Circadian, go to Settings, and tap "Restore Purchase". Your purchase status will be automatically restored via your Apple account.
Does Circadian work on Apple Watch?
Yes. Circadian includes a dedicated Watch app and widgets for watch face complications. The energy curve is transferred from your iPhone; no raw health data is sent to the Watch.
How can I delete my data?
Circadian does not store any data on servers. Uninstalling the app deletes all locally stored data. You can revoke HealthKit access under Settings → Health → Data Access & Devices → Circadian.
Still need help?
Send me an email and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
support@circadian-app.com