Comparison

OffShift vs Shift Worker Sleep Management

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

Head to head
About

OffShift

Features
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OffShift is built for people who work nights, long shifts, and rotating schedules. Whether you're a paramedic, nurse, firefighter, physician, or trades worker — OffShift helps you sleep smarter, recover faster, and stay ahead of fatigue. WHAT'S NEW IN 1.6 - App lock — protect your health data with Face ID or Touch ID - Shift editing — edit time, type, and notes on any shift - Pre-shift fatigue warning — get a heads-up when you're running low before a shift - Auto-archive — past shifts stay hidden but your trend data stays intact TRACK YOUR SLEEP - Log sleep manually or sync from Apple Health - Automatically merges fragmented sleep into meaningful sessions - See total sleep, nightly averages, and sleep debt at a glance - Rate sleep quality and track streaks to build better habits UNDERSTAND YOUR SCHEDULE - View upcoming shifts clearly - Get alerts for overlapping shifts, short turnarounds, and unusually long days - Apply rotation templates to build weeks of shifts in seconds - Import shifts from your iOS calendar automatically - Share a PDF schedule with your partner or family - Edit any shift directly from the detail view STAY AHEAD OF FATIGUE - Recovery score based on your recent sleep and sleep debt - 3-day fatigue forecast based on upcoming shifts and sleep history - Pre-shift fatigue warning when your score is too high going into a shift - Personalized sleep plans built around your shift type - Caffeine cutoff, nap windows, and bedtime reminders timed to your schedule - Haptic wake-up alarm with snooze, timed to your sleep plan APPLE WATCH - Shift progress and countdown on your wrist - Sleep summary and recovery score - 7-day sleep trend chart - Complication support for quick glances WIDGETS - Next shift at a glance - Shift countdown and progress bar - Sleep summary - Fatigue score widget OFFSHIFT PRO - Apple Health sleep sync - 30 and 90-day sleep trends - Advanced widgets including fatigue score - Apple Watch app - Live Activity on Dynamic Island and lock screen - Custom rotation templates - Shift pattern detection - Calendar import - Haptic alarm - Fatigue forecast - Pre-sleep routine reminders - Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime purchase PRIVATE BY DESIGN - App lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode - Your data stays on your device and iCloud account - No accounts, no ads, no tracking "Just sleep at night" isn't an option for everyone. OffShift gets that.

About

Shift Worker Sleep Management

This app creates personalized sleep schedules for individuals working night or rotating shifts. It provides guidance on optimal sleep and wake times, caffeine consumption, and maintaining consistency during shift changes. Integration with Apple Health is available for comprehensive sleep data tracking.

Highlights
  • Personalized sleep plans
  • Caffeine timing guidance
  • Customizable shift patterns
  • 7-14 day schedule view
  • Apple Health integration
  • Simple setup
Features
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Shift Worker Sleep Management helps night shift and rotating shift workers build a sleep plan that actually fits their schedule. Whether you work evenings, nights, or rotating patterns, this app creates a clear plan for: • When to sleep • When to wake • When caffeine is still OK • How to stay consistent during shift changes Made for real shift patterns Choose from popular rotating schedules (including common cycle patterns) or build your own. See your plan for the next 7–14 days so you always know what’s coming. Caffeine timing that protects your sleep Caffeine can help you stay alert—but it can also ruin your next sleep window. Get guidance on safe cutoff times based on your upcoming sleep and wake plan. Apple Health integration Optionally sync with Apple Health to keep your sleep data in one place and better understand how your schedule affects your rest over time. Simple, fast, practical No complicated setup. Pick your schedule, generate your plan, and follow it. For: nurses, EMTs, doctors, factory workers, security, truckers, hospitality, and anyone working irregular hours. Download Shift Worker Sleep Management and take control of your sleep, no matter what shift you work.

Screenshots

OffShift4 screens
Shift Worker Sleep Management4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OffShift at none against Shift Worker Sleep Management's shown. Shift Worker Sleep Management's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OffShift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shift Worker Sleep Management sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffShift ships an update every 3 weeks, Shift Worker Sleep Management weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OffShift versus Shift Worker Sleep Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffShiftShift Worker Sleep Management
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJONATHAN ALEXANDER WRIGHTMihai Ghiserel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OffShift

Subscriptions2
  • OffShift Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • OffShift Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Shift Worker Sleep Management

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subcription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subcription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$59.99

Questions

Is OffShift free?
OffShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Worker Sleep Management free?
Shift Worker Sleep Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffShift or Shift Worker Sleep Management have ads?
Shift Worker Sleep Management shows ads; OffShift does not.
Which is updated more often, OffShift or Shift Worker Sleep Management?
OffShift ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift Worker Sleep Management weekly. Most recently, OffShift was updated on September 7, 2026 and Shift Worker Sleep Management on August 1, 2026.

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