# PinkRain vs AfterShift

The clearest difference is price: AfterShift at Free against PinkRain's $2.99. PinkRain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

AfterShift is free to download; PinkRain costs $2.99 up front. AfterShift sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PinkRain asks for nothing beyond the download.

PinkRain ships an update weekly, AfterShift every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinkRain | AfterShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftershift-sleep-and-shift-work/id6757163182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DoublOne Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836578983) | [Antti Aittamaa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855943133) |

## What reviewers say

### PinkRain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkrain/id6752828584)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AfterShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftershift-sleep-and-shift-work/id6757163182)

This app helps shift workers track sleep and recovery based on their unique schedules, not a standard 9-to-5. It automatically detects shifts from your calendar and provides personalized recovery plans and reminders timed to your work hours. Naps and split sleep are recognized as valid recovery.

**Highlights:** Shift detection from calendar, Shift-to-shift recovery tracking, Personalized recovery plans, Shift-timed reminders, Sleep techniques for shift work, On-device AI explanations (Pro), Exportable recovery reports

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AfterShift Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| AfterShift Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Support the Developer | $1.00 | one-time |
| AfterShift Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinkRain free?

PinkRain costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AfterShift free?

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

### Do PinkRain or AfterShift have ads?

Neither PinkRain nor AfterShift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinkRain or AfterShift?

PinkRain ships an update weekly, and AfterShift every 11 days. Most recently, PinkRain was updated on October 25, 2026 and AfterShift on October 25, 2026.

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