# Shift - Workout with podcasts — Rest to podcast, work to music > Workout audio automatically switches between music and podcasts based on effort. (iPhone/iPad app by Jazzlab Tech AS.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-workout-with-podcasts/id1406183218 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jazzlab Tech AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551986140) - Category: Health & Fitness, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.49/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 39 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-12-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-workout-with-podcasts/id1406183218/reviews.md ## What is Shift? Shift is a new way to listen to podcasts during your workouts. It plays music when your effort is high, and shifts to podcasts when you rest. It all happens automatically so you don't have to manually switch during your workout. Are you into weightlifting? You’ll hear your favorite podcast while resting between sets, and once you jump on the weights it'll play music. Shift is also great for running where you’ll alternate between fast-pace to music and slow-pace to podcasts. You’ll get your workout music through Spotify, Apple Music, or our own set of workout mixtapes, and we’ve got every podcast available so you can easily add your favourite shows. Health Kit: Shift provides a full Apple Health Kit integration, if you have an Apple Watch with the Shift watch app installed. The integration allows you to track your workouts, and follow your heart rate. Terms of service: https://www.shiftfm.app/terms Privacy: https://www.shiftfm.app/privacy ## Key features - Automatic music/podcast switching - Workout intensity detection - Spotify/Apple Music integration - Podcast library access - Apple Health integration - Heart rate tracking ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year | | Unlimited access | $4.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-workout-with-podcasts/id1406183218/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Unable to use *2024-04-04, version 5.4.5* Downloaded and redownloaded and restarted my phone, when I press ‘see all’ plans nothing works and when I press purchase, nothing happens. I intended to use this service but I assume the app is no longer in use ### 5/5 — Thank you *2022-10-02* Spotify update works great thank you, it makes rest time a breeze. I had wanted something like this for a few years and was thrilled to see someone take the leap. Hope the app takes off. Thanks for the work you put in **Developer response:** Hi! We just released a version with a new Spotify integration. Hope you get to try it out, and please share with us any feedback you may have. Best! ### 5/5 — Great developer and app *2021-06-15* I’ve been studying for exams, and I subscribe to a review podcast. I wanted to listen to it during my daily workouts, but there are those times when I need to focus on the workout and can’t pay attention to the podcast. Then I found this app. It’s exactly what I needed. The switching using the pause button on my headphones is great. I had a question about the app and submitted a feedback request at the beginning of my workout. The developer had replied with the answer, complete with a video tutorial on how to fix my issue by the end of my workout 😎 Major props to the developer. Thanks for the app! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review! And good luck with your exams 👊 ### 5/5 — Wow way to go! *2021-02-24* I downloaded it through someone who recommended it on reddit ages ago. Loved the idea but never used it. Just checked back again and wow it’s come really far. Dope app. Love the dedication to the project. **Developer response:** Hey, Michael here, one of the makers. So glad to hear you came back to check it out! We're just a small group of people who loves working out to podcasts, so we'll always be improving the product, for ourselves and you all. Please reach out if you have more feedback or want us to improve in any way. Cheers! ### 5/5 — I love this app *2021-02-08, version 2.4.2* Awesome for when you need the motivation music brings but your still interested in learning from podcasts. ### 5/5 — Yep, this app rules! *2021-02-07* Okay so I just used the app, like right now, sweat dripping and all. Let me just say, I can’t believe nobody thought of this amazing app before! I absolutely love it. Never did I think to podcast while I ran because I’m not really interested in listening to an entire podcast while I’m running, but a podcast while I’m resting ... YES! Now I may even start to run with a podcast because this app affords me the opportunity to automatically switch between the two! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind review! Really motives us to improve ### 5/5 — Break from the music *2021-01-07* This app provided great music to work out to and offers a nice break with podcasts to keep it interesting! **Developer response:** Thank you! 🙏 ### 5/5 — Changed the game *2020-11-24* Dumb changed the game **Developer response:** Thanks for the review! If you're not a fan of the game-mode feature, you can turn it off from the settings menu. Hope that helps! ### 5/5 — How Apps Should Be *2020-11-02* This app does what it says: lets you ‘shift’ from music to podcasts with the touch of a button. Straightforward, as it should be. What stands out is the amazing developer! He not only reached out with a welcome email, but asked for feedback and provided regular, immediate correspondence. Best of all, the suggestions I made were incorporated into the app within a few weeks!! I can see he really wants the app to be as functional and tailored to user needs as possible. If you like both music and podcasts during your workout, get this app. If anything feels clumsy, tell the developer and he’ll fix it, just like that. Win-win! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this review! It really motivates us to keep improving Shift ❤️ ### 5/5 — Top app *2020-10-22, version 2.2.0* Been using Shift for about 6 months and during that time it's got better and better. Easy to use and a great concept. ## Frequently asked questions about Shift ### What does the Shift app do? Shift is a workout companion that automatically plays music during high-effort intervals and switches to podcasts during rest periods. This allows you to enjoy both your favorite music and podcasts without manual interruption during your exercise. ### How does the app switch between music and podcasts? The app intelligently detects your workout intensity. When your effort is high, it plays music, and when you enter a rest phase, it seamlessly transitions to playing your selected podcast. This happens automatically, so you don't need to manually change audio sources. ### What music services and podcasts can I use? You can access your workout music through Spotify, Apple Music, or curated workout mixtapes provided by the app. It also offers access to every podcast available, allowing you to easily add your favorite shows. ### Does the app work with Apple Health? Yes, Shift provides full Apple Health Kit integration when you have the companion watch app installed on your Apple Watch. This integration enables you to track your workouts and monitor your heart rate directly within the app. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use, offering its core functionality for free. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require a purchase. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.0.2 — 2026-08-04 - New installs now start with a 90-second rest timer - Tap the workout hero to open the timer, in any mode - Tidier mode glyph on the Apple Watch dial ### 6.0.1 — 2026-07-28 - Fixed your podcast carrying on into work mode when shifting on Spotify - More reliable Spotify playback and reconnection - Rebuilt onboarding, including a headphone-pause gesture for shifting - Updated Apple Watch app - Settings refresh, plus stability and crash-reporting improvements ### 5.4.8 — 2024-06-16 Fixes an issue where Apple Music tracks would repeat after playback ended. ### 5.4.7 — 2024-04-21 Mostly fixes and improvements behind the scenes ### 5.4.6 — 2024-04-09 Mostly fixes and improvements behind the scenes ## Apps similar to Shift | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Setgraph: Gym Workout Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setgraph-gym-workout-tracker/id1209781676) | 4.7 (5,943) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Gravitus - Gym Workout Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravitus-gym-workout-tracker/id965383840) | 4.8 (3,232) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Workout Trainer AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-trainer-ai/id395686735) | 4.7 (7,663) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-tabata-for-workout-hiit/id756930454) | 4.7 (507) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [7 Minute Workout](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-minute-workout/id650762525) | 4.8 (14,165) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Interval Timer - Tabata Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568) | 4.5 (18,999) | Free | Health & Fitness | ## More apps by Jazzlab Tech AS - [Circuit Smash RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuit-smash-rpg/id1637701958) - [The Growth Diaries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-growth-diaries/id1661453949) - [Lula - Bedtime Story Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lula-bedtime-story-maker/id6751450805) All apps by Jazzlab Tech AS: https://appshunter.io/developer/1551986140 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-04.*