Comparison

Shift Worker Sleep Management vs ShiftRest

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

Head to head
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.

About

ShiftRest

Features
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ShiftRest is the only sleep app built specifically for shift workers. Whether you work nights, rotating shifts, or irregular hours, ShiftRest helps you fall asleep faster, recover smarter, and show up stronger. BUILT FOR YOUR SCHEDULE Most sleep apps assume you sleep at night. ShiftRest doesn't. Enter your shift times and the app calculates your optimal sleep window, melatonin timing, and caffeine cutoff — all based on when you actually work. GUIDED MEDITATIONS WITH MAYA 8 meditations designed specifically for shift worker challenges — racing thoughts after a long shift, daytime sleep prep, post shift wind down, confidence before your next shift, and more. TRACK YOUR RECOVERY Log your sleep after every shift and rate how recovered you feel. ShiftRest tracks your recovery score over time so you can see what's working. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get reminders for your melatonin window, caffeine cutoff, and bedtime — timed to your actual shift. AFFIRMATIONS FOR SHIFT WORKERS A full library of affirmations including shift worker specific, positivity, manifestation, morning energy, and before bed categories. ShiftRest Pro unlocks all 8 meditations, full affirmations library, recovery tracking, and smart notifications. Start with a 7-day free trial.

Screenshots

Shift Worker Sleep Management4 screens
ShiftRest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShiftRest at none against Shift Worker Sleep Management's 3. ShiftRest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. Shift Worker Sleep Management sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ShiftRest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shift Worker Sleep Management versus ShiftRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Worker Sleep ManagementShiftRest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihai GhiserelACKEIL TRESTAN SHERWOOD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shift Worker Sleep Management

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subcription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subcription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$59.99
None

ShiftRest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift Worker Sleep Management free?
Shift Worker Sleep Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftRest free?
ShiftRest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shift Worker Sleep Management or ShiftRest have ads?
Shift Worker Sleep Management shows ads; ShiftRest does not.

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