Comparison

OffShift vs SolGlow

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

SolGlow

This app automatically estimates your daily vitamin D intake based on sunlight exposure, skin type, and location. It provides real-time UV index, burn-safe time remaining, and integrates with Apple Watch for effortless tracking. Features include winter mode, supplement check-ins, and advanced planning tools for Pro users.

Highlights
  • Automatic vitamin D estimation
  • Live UV index and IU-per-minute rate
  • Burn-safe time remaining with alerts
  • Winter Mode for low-sun periods
  • Supplement check-in
  • 7-day UV forecast (Pro)
  • Trip Planner for jet lag (Pro)
Features
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SolGlow turns your time outside into the number that matters: vitamin D — measured in IU, not just minutes. And it's automatic: your Apple Watch's daylight is credited to your estimate by itself — no logging, no GPS trail — and every number can show the exact math behind it. From your Time in Daylight, skin type, outfit, age, and your location's sun angle, SolGlow estimates the vitamin D you actually made today — and warns you before you burn. SUN TODAY, IN ONE ANSWER (NEW) • When today's vitamin D window opens — the same UV 3+ hours that call for sun protection • Your burn time, and the protection today's UV calls for: SPF, sunglasses, shade • Optional alerts when today's protection hours begin • Live UV index, one daily goal tuned to your life stage, and vitamin-D foods in your units SUN SAFETY THAT KNOWS YOU (NEW, FREE) • Sun Sensitivity: taking a medicine that can increase sun sensitivity? Every burn time gets a cautious margin • Snow, sand or water bounce extra UV at you — tell SolGlow and today's burn math adjusts • Monthly Skin Check: the ABCDE self-exam with a gentle reminder — a habit, never a diagnosis AUTOMATIC, AND YOU CAN SEE WHY (FREE) • True-D: SolGlow corrects the UV Index for ozone — sunburn UV isn't vitamin-D UV — and shows the cited step whenever it changes your number (Kazantzidis 2009) • Learn & Sources: plain-language guides to UV, sunscreen, winter and more, each with its studies • Ask Siri "How much sun did I get in SolGlow?" — plus Best Sun Window widgets for StandBy, Lock Screen, and Home Screen MADE FOR IPHONE DUO Open it and Today spreads into two columns, guides read like a book, and a live session stands up like a scoreboard on the picnic table. OWN THE WINTER • Winter Mode: when your latitude's noon sun can't make vitamin D, SolGlow shows where yours is coming from — and counts down to the sun's return • Free Winter Countdown widget and Apple Watch complication — works offline • Streak Shield: only physics can excuse a missed day • One-tap supplement check-in from a notification, widget, Siri, or your watch BRING YOUR HISTORY (FREE) • Import your Time in Daylight history from Apple Health in one tap — no account • Back up everything to one file and restore on a new phone SUN SESSIONS (PRO) • Direct Sun: a live burn budget that only counts down, and says plainly when to get out • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, with a sunscreen reapply timer • Morning Light, editable history, streaks, a shareable weekly recap — and the Apple Watch app PLAN AHEAD (PRO) • 7-day UV forecast with your personal best-sun windows • Annual sun plan and a jet-lag Trip Planner (timing guidance, not medical advice) KNOW YOUR LEVEL (PRO) • 25(OH)D serum estimate with a 12-week projection • Cofactors, supplement guidance, blood-test reminders, and a doctor-ready PDF/CSV report PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. No analytics. No ads. Your health data, profile, and location history never leave your device — the only network call fetches a UV forecast (coordinates only, no identifier). Optional backup goes to your own iCloud, never to us. FREE TO TRY — THEN PICK YOUR PLAN Every feature free for 14 days. Then choose your SolGlow Pro: $9.99 per year, auto-renewing until you cancel — or Lifetime: one purchase, yours forever, Family Sharing included. The free tier keeps today's tracking and all safety features, always. SolGlow estimates are educational, not medical advice. Always consult your clinician about vitamin D supplementation and blood testing. SolGlow Pro Annual is an auto-renewing subscription: $9.99 per year, charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. It renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store settings. SolGlow Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase that never renews. Privacy Policy: https://twisteddatastudios.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OffShift4 screens
SolGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SolGlow at every 10 days against OffShift's every 3 weeks. SolGlow also leads on iOS requirement (17.2 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 SolGlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffShift ships an update every 3 weeks, SolGlow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OffShift versus SolGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffShiftSolGlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.117.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJONATHAN ALEXANDER WRIGHTMichael Smith

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OffShift

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

SolGlow

Subscriptions1
  • SolGlow Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • SolGlow Pro$19.99

Questions

Is OffShift free?
OffShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolGlow free?
SolGlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffShift or SolGlow have ads?
Neither OffShift nor SolGlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffShift or SolGlow?
OffShift ships an update every 3 weeks, and SolGlow every 10 days. Most recently, OffShift was updated on October 28, 2026 and SolGlow on October 24, 2026.

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