LotusLab vs Shifty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LotusLab
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The end of cancer treatment can be a challenging time for some families. LotusLab aims to help people and their caregivers through this time by providing information about cancer experiences and answering questions about life after treatment. The app includes a library of topics, useful links, informative videos and a section for personal documents. LotusLab also provides up-to-date information on supportive care and survivorship clinical trials.
Shifty
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Shifty is built for shift workers โ nurses, paramedics, hospitality, drivers, healthcare and factory workers โ whose hours are constantly at war with their body clock. Enter your shifts and Shifty turns them into a personalised daily plan: when to sleep, get light, have your last coffee, wind down, and more โ based on circadian-rhythm science and tailored to each shift type. WHAT'S INSIDE โข Smart shift calendar โ add your shifts in seconds; see your week and month at a glance โข Personalised sleep plan โ sleep windows, light timing, caffeine cut-offs and wind-down โข Body-Clock Energy โ see when you're likely to feel sharp or sluggish across the day โข Shift-transition plans โ a gentle, day-by-day guide for switching between day and night rotations โข Fitness & nutrition โ short workouts and quick recipes for time-poor, tired workers โข Shifty Partners โ a digital member card that unlocks discounts at local cafรฉs, gyms and more Shifty provides general wellbeing guidance based on published research. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Questions? Email contact@shiftyapp.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shifty at every 3 weeks against LotusLab's every 6 weeks. LotusLab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LotusLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Shifty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LotusLab | Shifty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Murdoch Childrens Research Institute | Shifty: Shift Worker Health and Wellness |
In-app purchases
LotusLab
No in-app purchases
Shifty
No in-app purchases








