Comparison

Mood Reset vs ShiftSleeper

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

Head to head
About

Mood Reset

Features
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Transform your mindset, one tap at a time. Please note: Mood Reset requires a subscription to use. Mood Reset is your simple yet powerful tool to let go of negative thoughts and regain emotional balance instantly. Every time you feel weighed down by worry, stress, or negativity, just tap the Reset Button. With each tap, you’re not only recording the thought but also creating a small ritual to release itβ€”helping you move forward with clarity and positivity. What You’ll Get with Your Subscription: β€’ Track your thoughts: Count how many times negative thoughts arise in your day. β€’ Instant relief ritual: A single tap serves as a mindful act to reset your mood. β€’ Stay consistent: Build awareness of your mental patterns and improve over time. β€’ Positive mindset training: Reinforce the habit of letting go and embracing peace. β€’ Simple, clean design: No distractionsβ€”just you and your journey to a calmer mind. Why Choose Mood Reset? Unlike journals or complex habit trackers, Mood Reset works in the exact moment you need it most. No typing, no overthinkingβ€”just tap, reset, and move on. This isn’t just an app. It’s a daily practice of self-care that fits right in your pocket. Whether you’re struggling with stress at work, overthinking, or daily frustrations, Mood Reset helps you let go and live lighter. Subscription Information: Access to Mood Reset requires an auto-renewing subscription. See Apple’s Standard EULA for terms. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShiftSleeper

Features
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ShiftSleeper is the sleep planner built for the shifts your body shouldn't have to fight alone. Apple's built-in sleep features assume you go to bed at night. ShiftSleeper assumes nothing β€” except that your shifts aren't normal, and you deserve a plan that respects them. WHO IT'S FOR - Nurses, doctors, EMS, fire, police - Pilots and flight attendants - Oil & gas, manufacturing, hospital staff - Truckers, security, hospitality - Anyone working a rotating roster WHAT IT DOES ShiftSleeper takes your shift schedule and generates a personalized sleep plan around it: - Pre-shift naps - Anchor sleep windows - Caffeine cutoff timing - Light exposure / avoidance windows - Wind-down reminders - Notifications you can actually trust ROTATION PRESETS One-tap setup for the common patterns: - 4-on / 4-off - Pitman (2-3-2) - DuPont - Panama (2-2-3) - Continental - Nurse 3Γ—12 Or build your own with the visual rotation editor. REAL WAKE ALARMS Wake alarms for main sleep and naps ring through silent mode and Focus (iOS 26 or later). Sleep through the day without missing your shift. IPHONE DUO Uses the full inner display: two-column Today view, bigger charts, and a larger light therapy panel. Works on the outer display and in Split View too. APPLE WATCH Native Watch app shows your next shift, today's sleep window, and quick-log buttons (nap, caffeine, wake). Complications keep your schedule on the watch face. LIVE ACTIVITY Persistent Lock Screen and Dynamic Island view of your current shift or sleep window β€” visible without opening the app. WIDGETS Next Shift and Sleep Window widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen. APPLE HEALTH Reads your actual sleep recorded by Apple Watch or third-party apps. Writes planned sleep windows, logged naps, wake events, and dietary caffeine. SCAN PAPER SCHEDULES Photograph a printed roster and ShiftSleeper uses on-device OCR to detect shifts and import them automatically. No cloud upload. CALENDAR EXPORT Push your shifts to Apple Calendar with a 1-hour reminder. From there they sync to Google, Outlook, iCloud β€” whatever you use. LIGHT THERAPY Built-in bright-screen timer for circadian phase shifting. Daylight, amber, and red modes. Replaces a $200 SAD lamp with software. PATTERN INSIGHTS "Nights cost you 1.5h sleep." Real comparisons between actual sleep and shift type, generated from your Health data. SLEEP DEBT TRACKER See your 7-day cumulative deficit at a glance. Color-coded so you know when to prioritize rest. SIRI + SHORTCUTS "Hey Siri, when's my next shift in ShiftSleeper?" "Hey Siri, log a nap in ShiftSleeper." PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your data stays on your device. No accounts. No email required. No servers we run. Apple Health permission is optional. OFFLINE-FIRST Everything works without a network connection. Notifications are scheduled by your iPhone locally. PRICING Free tier: schedule input, basic sleep plan, notifications. ShiftSleeper Pro unlocks Apple Health sync, the Apple Watch app, all rotation presets, Calendar export, photo schedule scan, light therapy, and trend insights. - $6.99 / month β€” 1-week free trial - $39 / year (save 53%) β€” 1-week free trial - $79 Lifetime β€” pay once, yours forever Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in iPhone Settings β†’ your name β†’ Subscriptions. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE ShiftSleeper is not a medical device. If you suspect Shift Work Sleep Disorder or have a sleep condition, please consult a clinician. Built for the shifts your body shouldn't have to fight alone. Privacy Policy: https://shiftworker-site.onrender.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://shiftworker-site.onrender.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Mood Reset4 screens
ShiftSleeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mood Reset at daily against ShiftSleeper's every 5 months. Mood Reset also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Mood Reset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShiftSleeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mood Reset ships an update daily, ShiftSleeper every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Mood Reset versus ShiftSleeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMood ResetShiftSleeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLionster Sdn. Bhd.Jason Amburgey

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mood Reset

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

ShiftSleeper

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$79.99

Questions

Is Mood Reset free?
Mood Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftSleeper free?
ShiftSleeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mood Reset or ShiftSleeper have ads?
Neither Mood Reset nor ShiftSleeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mood Reset or ShiftSleeper?
Mood Reset ships an update daily, and ShiftSleeper every 5 months. Most recently, Mood Reset was updated on October 30, 2026 and ShiftSleeper on October 31, 2026.

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