If you've been using DreamMapper to monitor your Philips Respironics CPAP therapy data, you may have already seen the notices: the app is being discontinued. This page covers what's happening, what it means for your data, and what alternatives exist.
What Was DreamMapper?
DreamMapper was Philips Respironics' patient-facing app for viewing CPAP therapy data from compatible DreamStation devices. It let users see summary statistics — AHI, leak rate, usage hours — and share data with their care team.
The app was available on iOS, Android, and via a web portal. For many Respironics users it was the primary way to keep a record of their therapy data outside of a clinic visit.
Why Is It Shutting Down?
Philips has not publicly detailed all the reasons behind the DreamMapper discontinuation. The shutdown is separate from (though chronologically related to) the 2021 DreamStation recall, which involved foam degradation issues in certain devices. DreamMapper's discontinuation is a product lifecycle decision, not a safety recall.
Philips has indicated users should migrate to the EncoreAnywhere platform for clinician-facing data access, though patient-direct access options have become more limited.
What Happens to Your Existing Data?
This is the most pressing question. Your data situation depends on where it's been stored:
On your SD card
If your DreamStation uses an SD card, all your therapy data is stored there too — in EDF format. This data is yours. It doesn't depend on DreamMapper. You can read it with third-party tools whether DreamMapper exists or not.
In the DreamMapper cloud
Session summaries and trend data synced to DreamMapper's servers may not be exportable in a machine-readable format after shutdown. If you have data in DreamMapper that you want to keep, export it before the shutdown date using the app's built-in export options while they're still available.
On your device's internal memory
Some DreamStation models store limited data in device memory. Your equipment provider or Philips support can advise on how to access it.
If you're not sure where your data lives, the safest step is to pull your SD card, copy its contents to your computer, and keep that backup regardless of which software you use going forward.
Alternatives to DreamMapper
For Respironics / DreamStation Users
OSCAR
Open-Source CPAP Analysis Reporter is the community standard for detailed Respironics data analysis. It's free, GPL-licensed, runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and reads DreamStation SD card data directly. For users who want granular access to their therapy data, OSCAR is the primary recommendation from the CPAP user community. See our guide: How to Read OSCAR CPAP Charts.
EncoreAnywhere
Philips' clinician-portal replacement. It's designed for care teams rather than patients, but your provider may give you access.
For ResMed Users
myAir
ResMed's official app. It provides daily summaries and a simple score, synced via the machine's built-in cellular connection (no SD card required on supported models).
AirView
ResMed's clinical portal. Your care team may use this to review your data remotely.
AirwayLab
Reads ResMed SD card data (EDF format) directly in your browser — no account, no upload to any server. You get detailed analysis including breath-shape scores, flow limitation metrics, and oximetry data if you have a compatible pulse oximeter. It's open-source and GPL-3.0 licensed. See: OSCAR Alternatives for Web-Based CPAP Analysis.
OSCAR (ResMed data too)
OSCAR also reads ResMed data and remains the standard tool for detailed offline analysis.
How to Export Your DreamMapper Data Before Shutdown
- Open DreamMapper (app or web)
- Navigate to your usage history or reports section
- Look for an export or download option — typically PDF reports or CSV data
- Save copies to your local device and a backup location
- Note the exact date range covered by your export
Do this as soon as possible. Once the service shuts down, server-side data may become inaccessible.
What to Keep Regardless of Platform
- A copy of your SD card data — the raw EDF files are your most complete record
- Any PDF reports from your clinic visits
- Your prescription and device settings documentation
Your therapy data is most useful when it's accessible. Cloud-only records create dependency on a single provider's continued operation — as DreamMapper's shutdown illustrates.
Medical disclaimer
AirwayLab is a data-visualization tool, not a medical device. This article provides informational guidance on data access and platform alternatives. It does not constitute advice about your therapy setup or device choices. Consult your sleep clinician or equipment provider for decisions about your therapy.