Best CPAP Apps in 2026: myAir vs OSCAR vs CPAP Analysis

You have been using your CPAP machine for a while now. Maybe you glance at your myAir score each morning and think, “Good enough.” But at some point, curiosity kicks in. You want to know more. You want to see the actual events, the pressure changes, the leak patterns. You want to understand why some nights feel great and others leave you dragging through the day.

That is when most people start looking for a better CPAP app. The problem is that the landscape is fragmented. Some tools are desktop-only. Some require cloud uploads. Some are free but complex. Some are simple but shallow. Finding the right one depends on what you actually want to get out of your data.

This guide compares the four most popular options for analysing CPAP data in 2026: ResMed myAir, OSCAR, SleepHQ, and CPAP Analysis. We will cover what each does well, where each falls short, and which one makes the most sense depending on how you use your CPAP therapy.

Quick Comparison

Before diving into the details, here is a high-level overview:

Now let us look at each in detail.

myAir by ResMed

myAir is the default companion app for ResMed CPAP machines. If you own an AirSense 10 or AirSense 11 with a wireless connection, myAir is what ResMed offers you out of the box.

What myAir Does Well

Zero setup. Your machine sends data to the cloud automatically each morning. Open the app, see your score. There is genuinely nothing to configure.

Daily score. The myAir score (0-100) distils your night into a single number based on usage hours, mask seal, events per hour, and mask on/off cycles. For someone who just wants a quick thumbs-up-or-down, this works.

Coaching tips. myAir provides short tips and encouragement messages, which can be motivating in the early weeks of CPAP therapy.

Where myAir Falls Short

Surface-level data. You see a score and a few basic stats. You do not see individual events, pressure curves, leak graphs over time, or any of the detailed data your machine actually records. The score is an abstraction — and abstractions hide information.

No rolling AHI. myAir shows a single nightly AHI number. If you had a cluster of events during one hour and were clear the rest of the night, that context is invisible. This matters more than most people realise — your AHI score can be misleading when viewed as a simple average.

Cloud-only. Your health data is uploaded to ResMed’s servers. You cannot opt out of this and still use the app. For privacy-conscious users, this is a dealbreaker.

ResMed machines only. If you switch to a Philips or Löwenstein device, myAir becomes useless.

Best For

Brand-new CPAP users who want the simplest possible experience and are not yet curious about detailed data.

OSCAR (Open Source CPAP Analysis Reporter)

OSCAR is the gold standard for detailed CPAP analysis and has been the go-to tool in the sleep apnoea community for years. It is free, open source, and incredibly powerful.

What OSCAR Does Well

Unmatched depth. OSCAR shows everything your machine records: breath-by-breath flow waveforms, individual event markers, detailed pressure curves, leak rates, tidal volume, minute ventilation, and more. If the data exists on your SD card, OSCAR can display it.

Multi-brand support. OSCAR works with ResMed, Philips Respironics, Fisher & Paykel, and several other CPAP manufacturers. It is the most broadly compatible analysis tool available.

Community support. The sleep apnoea forums (particularly ApneaBoard and CPAPtalk) are filled with OSCAR screenshots and guides. If you have a question about interpreting a chart, someone has likely answered it using OSCAR.

Completely free. Open source, no subscriptions, no premium tiers.

Where OSCAR Falls Short

Desktop-only. This is the big one. OSCAR requires a Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. There is no mobile version. You need to physically remove the SD card from your machine, insert it into your computer, and import the data manually. For a daily habit, this friction adds up.

Steep learning curve. The interface is powerful but dense. Dozens of chart types, options, and configuration panels can overwhelm new users. It is not uncommon to spend hours learning how to read the charts effectively.

No iPhone or mobile experience. If your primary computing device is your phone — as it is for a growing number of people — OSCAR simply is not an option. This is the core reason many people search for an OSCAR alternative that works on iPhone.

Dated interface. The UI has not changed significantly in years. It is functional, but it looks and feels like software from a different era.

Best For

Power users who want maximum data depth and are comfortable using desktop software daily.

SleepHQ

SleepHQ is a cloud-based CPAP data platform that has gained traction as a more modern alternative to OSCAR.

What SleepHQ Does Well

Cross-platform. SleepHQ offers native iOS and Android apps alongside its web platform. You can access your data from your phone, tablet, or any device with a browser. This breadth of platform support solves OSCAR’s accessibility problem.

Multiple import options. You can import SD card data directly from your phone using an OTG card reader, upload from a computer, or use SleepHQ’s Magic Uploader hardware to sync data over WiFi automatically.

Clean interface. SleepHQ has a more modern, approachable design compared to OSCAR. Charts are readable without a learning curve.

Community features. SleepHQ includes social and sharing features, allowing users to share data with their sleep physicians or community members. This can be valuable for getting advice from experienced CPAP users.

Multi-brand support. Like OSCAR, SleepHQ supports data from multiple CPAP manufacturers.

Where SleepHQ Falls Short

Cloud dependency. Regardless of how you import — phone, computer, or Magic Uploader — your data is uploaded to SleepHQ’s servers. There is no offline or local-only mode. You are trading convenience for cloud dependency, and your health data lives on a third-party platform.

Limited detailed analysis. While improving, SleepHQ does not yet match OSCAR’s depth for flow waveforms and breath-level analysis. It sits between myAir and OSCAR in terms of detail.

Subscription pricing. SleepHQ’s free tier limits you to 30 days of data. For unlimited history, advanced trend tracking, and oximetry data, you need the Pro plan at $15 per month ($150 per year). This adds up over time.

Internet dependency. No internet, no data access. For a tool you might want to check quickly in bed each morning, this can be limiting.

Best For

Users who want more than myAir but find OSCAR too complex, and who do not mind cloud storage for their health data.

CPAP Analysis

CPAP Analysis is an iPhone-native app designed specifically for reading CPAP SD card data directly on your phone. Full disclosure: this is our app, so we will be straightforward about both strengths and limitations.

What CPAP Analysis Does Well

Direct SD card import on iPhone. Plug a USB-C SD card adapter into your iPhone, open the app, and import. No computer, no cloud upload, no account creation. This is the core differentiator — it brings detailed CPAP analysis to the device most people already have in hand every morning.

Rolling AHI. Instead of just showing a single nightly average, CPAP Analysis calculates and charts your AHI on a rolling hourly basis. This reveals event clusters and patterns that a nightly average hides. If your overall AHI is 2 but you had an hour at AHI 12, you will see it.

Event timeline. Every respiratory event (obstructive apnoea, central apnoea, hypopnoea) is plotted on a timeline alongside your pressure and leak data. You can see exactly when events happened and what else was going on at that moment.

Complete privacy. Your data never leaves your device. No cloud uploads, no account required, no analytics tracking. Everything is processed and stored locally using Apple’s SwiftData framework.

Clean, modern interface. Designed from the ground up for iPhone, with interactive charts that respond to swipe and pinch gestures.

Where CPAP Analysis Falls Short

iPhone only. No Android version, no desktop version, no web interface. If you use an Android phone, this is not an option for you today.

ResMed focus. Currently works with most ResMed machines. Support for other manufacturers is on the roadmap but not yet available.

Newer to market. OSCAR has years of community knowledge. CPAP Analysis is building its community and documentation. You will find fewer forum posts and guides referencing it compared to OSCAR.

Best For

iPhone users who want detailed CPAP data analysis without the friction of a computer setup, and who value privacy.

Which App Is Right for You?

The best app depends on how you use your CPAP therapy and what you value most. Here is a simple decision guide:

Choose myAir if…

• You are new to CPAP and just want a simple daily check-in
• You do not want to think about SD cards or data imports
• A daily score and basic stats are genuinely all you need
• Privacy of health data is not a primary concern

Choose OSCAR if…

• You want the absolute deepest level of data analysis available
• You are comfortable with desktop software and a steeper learning curve
• You switch between CPAP brands or use a non-ResMed machine
• You actively participate in sleep apnoea forums and want to share screenshots others will recognise

Choose SleepHQ if…

• You want more detail than myAir without OSCAR’s complexity
• Cross-platform access from phone, tablet, or browser matters to you
• Community features and data sharing with your doctor are important
• You are comfortable with cloud-based health data storage

Choose CPAP Analysis if…

• You want to check your detailed CPAP data each morning on your iPhone
• Privacy is important — you prefer data that never leaves your device
• You want rolling AHI and event timelines without the complexity of desktop software
• You use a ResMed CPAP machine
• You have been feeling tired despite good scores and want to dig deeper

Can You Use Multiple Apps?

Absolutely. Your SD card data is read-only — no app modifies it. Many experienced CPAP users use myAir for the daily glance and a second tool for deeper analysis when they want to investigate a bad night or track trends over time.

A common combination is myAir for the automatic daily overview plus CPAP Analysis or OSCAR for the nights where you want to understand what actually happened. The data is the same; you are just viewing it through different lenses.

The Bigger Picture

The fact that you are reading a CPAP app comparison means you care about your therapy. That puts you ahead of the majority of CPAP users who check their myAir score and never think about it again.

Whatever tool you choose, the important thing is that you are engaging with your data. Understanding your AHI patterns, noticing leak trends, and recognising when something changes gives you the knowledge to have better conversations with your sleep doctor and to optimise your therapy over time.

Your CPAP machine is recording a remarkable amount of information about your sleep every single night. The right app simply makes that information accessible and actionable. Visit CPAP Analysis to learn more about our iPhone-first approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all CPAP apps read the same data?

Yes and no. All SD card-based tools (OSCAR, SleepHQ, CPAP Analysis) read the same raw EDF files from your CPAP machine’s SD card. However, each app processes and presents the data differently. myAir is different — it receives data wirelessly from your machine and shows a simplified, proprietary score rather than the raw data. The underlying therapy data is the same, but the depth of what each app reveals varies significantly.

Will using a third-party app void my warranty or affect my machine?

No. Reading the SD card does not modify any data on the card or affect your machine’s operation in any way. Your CPAP machine writes data to the SD card; analysis apps only read from it. ResMed has never indicated that using third-party analysis tools affects warranty coverage. Your machine will continue to function exactly the same regardless of how you view the data.

I have a Philips DreamStation — which apps work for me?

OSCAR and SleepHQ both support Philips DreamStation data. myAir is ResMed-only and will not work. CPAP Analysis currently focuses on ResMed machines, with Philips support planned for a future update. For Philips users today, OSCAR provides the most detailed analysis, while SleepHQ offers a more accessible cross-platform experience.