Comparison

Shift Worker Sleep Management vs ShiftRhythm

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

ShiftRhythm

This app helps night shift workers optimize their sleep and light exposure based on their unique roster. It provides personalized guidance for sleep, naps, and light timing to align with your body clock and manage sleep debt.

Highlights
  • Personalized sleep and nap timing
  • Light exposure guidance
  • Circadian rhythm dial
  • Sleep score and debt tracking
  • Roster presets and custom schedules
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
Features
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Night shifts flipped your sleep? Enter your roster and ShiftRhythm tells you when to sleep, when to nap, and when to seek or avoid light — today. WHAT IT DOES • 24-hour body-clock dial — see your estimated melatonin onset (DLMO) and biological night (CBTmin) at a glance • Light, nap & caffeine guidance — timed to your circadian rhythm and updated as your shifts change • Sleep score, sleep debt & recovery — last night's sleep plus HRV and resting heart rate from Apple Watch, telling you whether to push or recover • Presets that match real rosters — Panama 2-2-3 schedule (day/night), Pitman, DuPont, Fire 48/96, 12-hour rotating shifts, plus Korean and Japanese patterns. Or build your own custom rotation • Melatonin timing card (optional) — an informational window based on your estimated body clock. Not a recommendation to take melatonin; talk to your doctor or pharmacist first BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS Whether you're a night shift nurse, a firefighter on 48/96, a plant operator on a DuPont rotation, or a driver on a rotating roster — ShiftRhythm adapts to your schedule, not the other way around. • Tap any calendar day to correct that day's shift • Works from your schedule alone — no Apple Watch required • Apple Watch app and widgets included; available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account. No server. Your data stays on your phone. • All circadian math runs on-device — health data never leaves your iPhone • No ads, no tracking PRICING • 30-day free trial — full features, no account needed • Then Monthly or Annual (Annual saves vs. monthly), or a one-time Lifetime purchase if you'd rather not subscribe • Subscriptions auto-renew; cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yoonspower.github.io/shiftrhythm/privacy.html ShiftRhythm is for general wellness and reference only. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or monitor any medical condition. Values shown are estimates and may be inaccurate. Consult a professional for health concerns.

Screenshots

Shift Worker Sleep Management4 screens
ShiftRhythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftRhythm at none against Shift Worker Sleep Management's shown. ShiftRhythm also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and ShiftRhythm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Worker Sleep Management ships an update weekly, ShiftRhythm every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shift Worker Sleep Management versus ShiftRhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Worker Sleep ManagementShiftRhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihai GhiserelJaeyoun Kim

Customer experience

Shift Worker Sleep Management

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShiftRhythm

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

ShiftRhythm

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Shift Worker Sleep Management free?
Shift Worker Sleep Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftRhythm free?
ShiftRhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift Worker Sleep Management or ShiftRhythm have ads?
Shift Worker Sleep Management shows ads; ShiftRhythm does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift Worker Sleep Management or ShiftRhythm?
Shift Worker Sleep Management ships an update weekly, and ShiftRhythm every 2 days. Most recently, Shift Worker Sleep Management was updated on August 1, 2026 and ShiftRhythm on September 6, 2026.

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