# Unplug vs Shift Stories

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unplug at every 4 days against Shift Stories's every 2 weeks. Unplug also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). Shift Stories's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unplug sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Shift Stories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Unplug against 5.0 for Shift Stories. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

Unplug ships an update every 4 days, Shift Stories every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unplug | Shift Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-screen-time-limits/id6752737168/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-stories/id6760986911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Farrell Bros LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840757602) | [Salt Brook Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887158362) |

## What reviewers say

### Unplug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplug-screen-time-limits/id6752737168)

This app helps you reduce screen time by setting daily limits on chosen applications. It offers solo and group challenges with a unique point system for accountability. Parents can also use it to manage their teen's screen time and allowances.

**Highlights:** Set daily time limits for apps, Block apps when limit is reached, Solo and group challenges, Commit and earn Unplug Points, Family screen time management, Guided breathing pauses, Customizable shield styles

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Unplug Points | $5.00 | one-time |
| 10 Unplug Points | $10.00 | one-time |
| 20 Unplug Points | $20.00 | one-time |
| 30 Unplug Points | $30.00 | one-time |
| 40 Unplug Points | $40.00 | one-time |
| 50 Unplug Points | $50.00 | one-time |
| 75 Unplug Points | $75.00 | one-time |


### Shift Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-stories/id6760986911)

A private journal designed for healthcare professionals to debrief after shifts, track mood patterns, and document meaningful moments. It offers tools for processing demanding work, identifying burnout signs, and preparing for career opportunities.

**Highlights:** Guided shift debriefing, Daily journaling, Mood and burnout tracking, Wins Wall for achievements, Memory calendar, Shift scheduling, Interview prep toolkit

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Stories Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Shift Stories Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unplug free?

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

### Is Shift Stories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unplug or Shift Stories?

Unplug and Shift Stories are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Unplug or Shift Stories have ads?

Neither Unplug nor Shift Stories shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unplug or Shift Stories?

Unplug ships an update every 4 days, and Shift Stories every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unplug was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shift Stories on October 6, 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.*