# Vayu vs ShiftNight

The clearest difference is rating: ShiftNight at 4.9 against Vayu's 3.9. ShiftNight also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (59 vs 17). Vayu's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vayu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and ShiftNight sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShiftNight holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 59 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Vayu ships an update every 4 days, ShiftNight every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vayu | ShiftNight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayu-guided-breathwork/id6744126459/reviews) | **[4.9 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftnight-sleep-tracker/id6761045529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 196 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prana Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806209067) | [HAVEN VU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887485099) |

## What reviewers say

### Vayu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayu-guided-breathwork/id6744126459)

This app offers guided breathing exercises with haptic and audio feedback to promote relaxation and mindfulness. It features personalized sessions, reminders, and an AI chatbot for wellness guidance, all accessible from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Personalized breathing sessions, Haptic and audio guidance, Mindfulness reminders, Health app integration, AI-powered wellness chatbot, Breathing analytics dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vayu Pro Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Vayu Pro Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Vayu by Prana Lifetime | $499.99 | one-time |


### ShiftNight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftnight-sleep-tracker/id6761045529)

This app creates personalized sleep plans for individuals with irregular schedules. It provides recommendations for sleep, caffeine intake, and naps based on your unique daily routine, helping you optimize rest and recovery.

**Highlights:** Personalized sleep plans, Schedule-aware recommendations, Caffeine timing guidance, Nap planning, Sleep tracking, Recovery day transitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vayu free?

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

### Is ShiftNight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vayu or ShiftNight?

ShiftNight is rated higher. Vayu averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ShiftNight averages 4.9 from 59 ratings.

### Do Vayu or ShiftNight have ads?

Vayu shows ads; ShiftNight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vayu or ShiftNight?

Vayu ships an update every 4 days, and ShiftNight every 5 days. Most recently, Vayu was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShiftNight on October 24, 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.*