# RISE vs AfterShift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RISE at 49% against AfterShift's 0%. RISE also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (73K vs 2). AfterShift's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RISE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AfterShift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RISE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RISE has 73K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of RISE's written reviews are positive against 0% of AfterShift's.

RISE ships an update every 2 days, AfterShift every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RISE | AfterShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-sleep-tracker/id1453884781/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftershift-sleep-and-shift-work/id6757163182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **49.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Science Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/939913913) | [Antti Aittamaa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855943133) |

## What reviewers say

### RISE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-sleep-tracker/id1453884781)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #64 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you understand and improve your sleep quality and energy levels using scientific principles. It tracks sleep debt, analyzes your circadian rhythm, and offers personalized recommendations to help you become a better sleeper and morning person.

**Highlights:** Sleep debt calculation, Circadian rhythm analysis, Personalized sleep recommendations, Automatic sleep tracking via integrations, Sleep knowledge library, Smart alarm clock, Habit reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| AI Expert Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $60.99 | per month |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $61.99 | per month |
| Sleep & Energy Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Sleep Improvement Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| RISE Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
- 📊 Helpful data insights
- 🔍 Detailed sleep analysis
- ⏰ Effective sleep scheduling
- 🧠 Improves sleep habits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Inaccurate sleep time tracking
- 🔌 Battery drain issues
- 🤖 Buggy app functionality
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing pricing options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not working consistently
- Sleep data not syncing accurately
- Notifications not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add monthly subscription option
- Improve manual sleep data editing
- Integrate with more fitness trackers
- Provide better support for shift workers
- Add ability to track naps and their impact


### AfterShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftershift-sleep-and-shift-work/id6757163182)

This app helps shift workers track sleep and recovery based on their unique schedules, not a standard 9-to-5. It automatically detects shifts from your calendar and provides personalized recovery plans and reminders timed to your work hours. Naps and split sleep are recognized as valid recovery.

**Highlights:** Shift detection from calendar, Shift-to-shift recovery tracking, Personalized recovery plans, Shift-timed reminders, Sleep techniques for shift work, On-device AI explanations (Pro), Exportable recovery reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AfterShift Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| AfterShift Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Support the Developer | $1.00 | one-time |
| AfterShift Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RISE free?

RISE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AfterShift free?

AfterShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RISE or AfterShift?

RISE is rated higher. RISE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while AfterShift averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RISE or AfterShift have ads?

RISE shows ads; AfterShift does not.

### Which is updated more often, RISE or AfterShift?

RISE ships an update every 2 days, and AfterShift every 11 days. Most recently, RISE was updated on October 30, 2026 and AfterShift on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*