Comparison

Interlude vs Aftershift

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

Head to head
About

Interlude

Features
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Interlude offers engaging activities that help you: β€’ Wait better β€’ Reduce stress β€’ Improve focus WAIT WITHOUT GETTING BORED Set a timer and enjoy quick, purposeful breaks without losing track of time. Interlude offers short, playful games and activities designed to keep boredom and stress away β€” perfect for waiting rooms or brief moments between tasks. It’s also an ideal companion for refreshing pauses during your workday. RELIEVE STRESS EFFORTLESSLY Let go of what’s stressing you. Interlude takes care of both timing and activity selection, so you can fully immerse yourself in the moment. You’ll be surprised how quickly stress fades. Every activity you complete successfully builds your confidence, step by step. STAY FOCUSED Interlude’s activities are short, varied, and playful β€” keeping your mind gently engaged. Unlike endless scrolling, Interlude helps you stay mentally active and centered. It’s the perfect app to use before an exam, a job interview, or any high-stakes moment. ENJOY A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES From solving jigsaw puzzles and stacking blocks to matching emoji pairs and sorting shapes, Interlude offers a rich selection of short, calming games. Each activity features subtle haptic feedback to keep you grounded in the present moment. INTERLUDE ON APPLE WATCH Keep your phone in your pocket and avoid unnecessary distractions. Enjoy handcrafted activities designed specifically for Apple Watch. INTERLUDE PREMIUM Unlock the full experience with Interlude Premium, including access to all activities and features like choosing your next game. Available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/interlude-app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aftershift

Features
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Aftershift helps shift workers, night nurses, and anyone with an irregular schedule decompress and recover after every shift β€” not just sleep better, but actually wind down. Every evening you get a 30-second check-in: which shift did you work, how is your energy, how much time do you have, and what is your goal tonight? Aftershift's on-device rule engine builds a personalised calm-down routine β€” breathing exercises, gentle stretches, dim-light cues, a warm shower timer, and more β€” calibrated to your specific shift type and energy level. Then a guided player walks you through each step with soft timers and ambient cues, so you never have to think about what to do next. Track your recovery with a colour-coded streak and monthly heatmap. On days you skip, there is no guilt β€” just a gentle nudge the next evening. Everything runs on-device. No account, no sign-in, no data sent to any server. FREE includes: - Full check-in flow every day - 5 core recovery activities (breathing, stretch, gratitude, dim lights, warm shower) - Streak and heatmap Pro (subscription) unlocks: - Full activity library (20+ activities) - Weekly recovery insights report - Upcoming: custom routine builder Aftershift Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in App Store Settings. No refunds are provided for the unused portion of a current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://ootssu.com/aftershift/privacy Terms of Use: https://ootssu.com/aftershift/terms

Screenshots

Interlude4 screens
Aftershift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Interlude at 3 against Aftershift's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Interlude sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Aftershift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interlude ships an update every 3 weeks, Aftershift every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Interlude versus Aftershift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterludeAftershift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothee JouveJIYULMOM

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interlude

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime$1.99
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99
2 purchases

Aftershift

Subscriptions2
  • Aftershift Pro$2.991 Month
  • Aftershift Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Interlude free?
Interlude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aftershift free?
Aftershift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interlude or Aftershift have ads?
Neither Interlude nor Aftershift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interlude or Aftershift?
Interlude ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aftershift every 10 days. Most recently, Interlude was updated on October 16, 2026 and Aftershift on October 24, 2026.

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