Comparison

Shift Worker Sleep Management vs Aftershift

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

Aftershift

Features
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Aftershift helps shift workers, night nurses, and anyone with an irregular schedule decompress and recover after every shift — not just sleep better, but actually wind down. Every evening you get a 30-second check-in: which shift did you work, how is your energy, how much time do you have, and what is your goal tonight? Aftershift's on-device rule engine builds a personalised calm-down routine — breathing exercises, gentle stretches, dim-light cues, a warm shower timer, and more — calibrated to your specific shift type and energy level. Then a guided player walks you through each step with soft timers and ambient cues, so you never have to think about what to do next. Track your recovery with a colour-coded streak and monthly heatmap. On days you skip, there is no guilt — just a gentle nudge the next evening. Everything runs on-device. No account, no sign-in, no data sent to any server. FREE includes: - Full check-in flow every day - 5 core recovery activities (breathing, stretch, gratitude, dim lights, warm shower) - Streak and heatmap Pro (subscription) unlocks: - Full activity library (20+ activities) - Weekly recovery insights report - Upcoming: custom routine builder Aftershift Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Your subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in App Store Settings. No refunds are provided for the unused portion of a current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://ootssu.com/aftershift/privacy Terms of Use: https://ootssu.com/aftershift/terms

Screenshots

Shift Worker Sleep Management4 screens
Aftershift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aftershift at none against Shift Worker Sleep Management's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Shift Worker Sleep Management sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Aftershift sells 2 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, Aftershift every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shift Worker Sleep Management versus Aftershift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Worker Sleep ManagementAftershift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihai GhiserelJIYULMOM

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
2 purchases

Aftershift

Subscriptions2
  • Aftershift Pro$2.991 Month
  • Aftershift Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Shift Worker Sleep Management free?
Shift Worker Sleep Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aftershift free?
Aftershift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift Worker Sleep Management or Aftershift have ads?
Shift Worker Sleep Management shows ads; Aftershift does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift Worker Sleep Management or Aftershift?
Shift Worker Sleep Management ships an update weekly, and Aftershift every 10 days. Most recently, Shift Worker Sleep Management was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aftershift on October 24, 2026.

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