Comparison

OffShift vs ShiftNight

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

ShiftNight

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
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Fall asleep faster, sleep longer and track your sleep sounds. ShiftNight designs the best sleep possible for your busy schedule. Optionally pairs with Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and any Apple Health enabled wearable. Keep notes about your nights, dreams, and medications in your sleep journal. Personalize by adding your schedule: shifts, life events, school. See when to sleep, when to stop caffeine, and when a quick rest fits. No generic bedtime reminders. No advice built for someone who sleeps at 10pm. What ShiftNight does: - Sleep tracking: See sleep quality and stages improve over time! Log and record your sleep with one tap. - Schedule-aware: Personalize your schedule! Recommendations shift when your schedule shifts - Visual timeline: See your shift, sleep zones, caffeine cutoff, and rest windows on one screen - Caffeine timing: Know exactly when to stop so it does not wreck your post-shift sleep Who it is for: Inconsistent sleep schedules. Night shift workers on 12-hour rotations (7pm to 7am, 6pm to 6am, and similar patterns). Nurses in ICU, ER, Med-Surg, and telemetry. Security, warehouse, factory, and EMS workers. Travel nurses and new grads adjusting to nights for the first time. Multiple full time or part time jobs Entrepreneurs Subscription pricing & terms: A Paid Subscription is required to access the content of the app. Subscriptions automatically renew at the chosen plan price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://shiftnight.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://shiftnight.com/terms

Screenshots

OffShift4 screens
ShiftNight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShiftNight at every 5 days against OffShift's every 3 weeks. ShiftNight also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.1). On price, ads, 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 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffShift ships an update every 3 weeks, ShiftNight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OffShift versus ShiftNight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffShiftShiftNight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—54 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.117.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJONATHAN ALEXANDER WRIGHTHAVEN VU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OffShift

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

ShiftNight

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual$39.991 Year
  • Annual$49.991 Year
  • Annual$59.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is OffShift free?
OffShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftNight free?
ShiftNight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffShift or ShiftNight have ads?
Neither OffShift nor ShiftNight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffShift or ShiftNight?
OffShift ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShiftNight every 5 days. Most recently, OffShift was updated on October 9, 2026 and ShiftNight on October 3, 2026.

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