Comparison

State vs Nap Window

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

State

This app offers guided breathing exercises designed to help you manage stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. It personalizes exercises based on your needs and adapts over time, utilizing neuroscientific principles for effective self-regulation.

Highlights
  • Customizable breathing exercises
  • Visual and auditory guidance
  • Adaptive algorithm
  • Progress tracking
  • Neuroscience-based methods
  • State-shifting exercises
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Accomplish More. Stress Less. Intuitive breathing exercises to shift your state in record time. State creates custom exercises based on your stress response and continues to evolve dynamically with use. When you change your breath, you can alter not just your state of mind, but your physical and emotional health as well. FEATURES Six exercises designed to create specific, desired physiological states: Feel calm, Feel alert, Be present, Wake up, Recover quickly, Fall asleep. - Breathing exercises supported by visuals and sound to let you focus/defocus efficiently - “Fingerprinting” that primes the exercises to your physical and emotional needs from the first time you use the app - The State algorithm keeps adapting and evolving the exercises the more you use the app - Track progress with key metrics - Helpful reminders to keep you in the state you want - Method based on the latest neuroscientific findings - Created by world-renowned strength and conditioning coach Brian Mackenzie SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING State offers a subscription with a two weeks free trial. After the two weeks free trial this subscription automatically renews for $3.99 monthly or $34.99 yearly unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged at subscription automatic renewal. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Read more about our terms and conditions and privacy policy here: https://shiftstate.io/terms

About

Nap Window

This app calculates your baby's optimal nap time based on their age and last wake-up. It offers a simple, instant solution without requiring tracking, logging, or accounts. Get a clear recommendation to help your little one rest.

Highlights
  • Calculates next nap window
  • Uses baby's age and wake-up time
  • Simple and calm interface
  • Works instantly, no setup
  • Supports ages 0-36 months
  • No accounts or tracking
Features
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Know when your baby should nap. Nap Window calculates your baby's next nap window based on their age and when they last woke up. No tracking. No logging. No accounts. Just one clear answer. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter your baby's age (0-36 months) 2. Set when they last woke up 3. See the recommended nap window That's it. Nap Window uses age-appropriate wake windows — the typical amount of time babies can comfortably stay awake before needing sleep. Every baby is different, so use this as a starting point and adjust based on your little one's cues. FEATURES • Simple, calm interface • Works instantly — no setup required • Supports ages 0-36 months • No accounts or sign-ups • No tracking or data collection • No ads, no subscriptions Parents are tired. You don't need another app asking you to log every nap. Nap Window answers one question and gets out of your way.

Screenshots

State4 screens
Nap Window2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nap Window at 100% against State's 50%. Nap Window also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). State's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (130 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

State is free to download; Nap Window costs $2.99 up front. State sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Nap Window asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nap Window holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: State has 130 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of State's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nap Window's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

State ships an update every 8 months, Nap Window daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
State versus Nap Window: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStateNap Window
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.9 (130 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMy StateCozy River Studios, LLC

Customer experience

State

All ratings129 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative38.5%

Nap Window

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

State

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Audio/metronome randomly stops or becomes out of sync with visuals
  • Sound doesn't work without app restart
  • Subscription payment processed but app doesn't recognize access
  • Difficulty adjustment buttons (easier/harder) don't change exercise timing
  • Algorithm doesn't properly adjust exercises based on max exhale test
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  • Free trial not accessible after skipping initial onboarding
  • Date of birth picker won't accept current date or future dates
  • Tips screen text doesn't fit on smaller devices (iPhone SE)
  • Day counter stops tracking at 397 days
  • Password reset emails not received
  • Subscription features not unlocking despite payment confirmation
  • App freezes on payment confirmation screen
  • Sound countdown rhythm changed and now confusing to users
  • Transition sounds between breathing phases unclear

Requested features

10 requests
  • Customizable exercise duration (10-20 minute sessions)
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • HealthKit/Health app integration for mindful minutes tracking
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Custom breathing pattern creation
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  • Haptic feedback option for silent use
  • Sound effect options/preferences
  • In-app feature request submission tool
  • Apple Health data export
  • Longer meditation sessions for advanced users

Nap Window

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

State

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Protocols (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Protocols (Annual)14 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Nap Window

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is State free?
State is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nap Window free?
Nap Window costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, State or Nap Window?
Nap Window is rated higher. State averages 3.9 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Nap Window averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do State or Nap Window have ads?
Neither State nor Nap Window shows ads.
Which is updated more often, State or Nap Window?
State ships an update every 8 months, and Nap Window daily. Most recently, State was updated on November 2, 2026 and Nap Window on October 31, 2026.

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