ShiftSleep vs Night Shift Sleep Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftSleep
This app helps shift workers optimize sleep and recovery by providing personalized schedules for sleeping, waking, and caffeine intake. It also offers driving safety alerts, fatigue tracking, and a library of sleep sounds. Features include timed reminders and shift management tools.
- Personalized sleep and wake times
- Caffeine cutoff reminders
- Driving safety alerts
- Fatigue tracking and recovery planner
- Extensive sleep sound library
- Shift schedule management
- Guided breathing sessions
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Don't know when to sleep after your shift? You're not alone. Most shift workers push through exhaustion, guessing when to sleep, drinking coffee at the wrong time, waking up worse. ShiftSleep changes that. Enter your shifts and get a clear plan: when to sleep, when to wake, when to stop caffeine, plus reminders at each step. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter your shifts (manual, templates, rotation patterns, or OCR scan your roster) 2. Get your optimal sleep window, wake time, and caffeine cutoff 3. Receive timed reminders: caffeine cutoff, wind-down, bedtime, pre-shift 4. Track your sleep and see your fatigue level over time No complicated setup. No guessing. SAFE DRIVE HOME (NEW) Long commute after a night shift? ShiftSleep checks your fatigue risk before you drive: - Driving safety alert when your shift ends - Fatigue risk score based on shift length, sleep debt, and commute time - Built-in Power Nap timer (15-30 min) with smart alarm - 4 safety levels: Safe, Caution, Nap First, Rest Required - Because getting home safely matters most SHIFT-AWARE SLEEP PLANNING Every recommendation adapts to YOUR shift schedule: - Night shift: extended caffeine cutoff, light-avoidance, adjusted recovery - Day shift: morning light exposure, standard sleep-wake cycle - Evening shift: post-work wind-down, balanced alertness - Rotating / 12h shifts: recalculates daily as your schedule changes - Chronotype-aware: early bird or night owl, your plan adjusts 4 SMART REMINDERS Perfectly timed notifications that move with your shift schedule: - Caffeine cutoff: stop coffee before it ruins tonight's sleep - Wind-down: start your pre-sleep routine - Bedtime: your optimal sleep window is now - Pre-shift: time to get ready for work Shift changes? Reminders auto-update. Zero maintenance. FATIGUE TRACKING AND RECOVERY PLANNER - 14-day sleep debt calculator with quality adjustments - 4 fatigue levels: Low, Moderate, High, Critical - Recovery planner: how much extra sleep you need and for how many nights - Track consecutive low-sleep days and see improvement 160+ SLEEP SOUNDS FOR DAYTIME SLEEP Curated for shift workers sleeping during the day: - Broadband masking, rain, water, nature, cozy, air/fan, drone and more - Mix unlimited tracks with individual volume control - Save unlimited custom mixes - 15 core sounds available offline BREATHING SESSIONS - 8 guided sessions using the 4-7-8 breathing technique - Presets: falling asleep, quick nap, pre-shift focus, post-shift unwind SHIFT SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT - 7 shift types: Day, Evening, Night, Custom, Day Off, Leave, On Call - 8 rotation patterns: 3on/4off, Panama, Continental, Pitman, DuPont and more - Bulk schedule up to 12 months ahead - OCR scanner: photograph your printed roster - Import from your system calendar APPLE WATCH - Haptic wrist alarm with escalating vibration: wakes only you - Nap timer with Digital Crown control (5-120 min) - View next shift and sleep plan at a glance WIDGETS AND EXPORT - 3 Home Screen widgets: Next Shift, Sleep Plan, Sleep Score - Export as PDF, ICS, or share card image FREE vs PRO Free: Shift calendar, daily sleep plan, 4 smart reminders, 15 core sounds, 4-7-8 breathing, 14-day trends, HealthKit import. PRO: Safe Drive Home, 160+ sounds, unlimited mixer, 8 breathing sessions, rotation setup, OCR scan, calendar sync, fatigue insights, recovery planner. SUBSCRIPTION - Annual: $39.99/year with 7-day free trial (best value) - Monthly: $6.99/month - Lifetime: $99.99 one-time purchase Payment charged to Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before current period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shiftsleep.app/privacy
Night Shift Sleep Planner
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Description (App Store): Night Shift Sleep Planner helps night-shift workers build better sleep routines with smart, personalized planning. Whether you work fixed nights or rotating shifts, the app creates a 7-day sleep cycle plan based on your shift hours, commute time, and preferred sleep window. Get practical options for best recovery, balanced sleep, or minimum viable rest when your schedule gets tough. Key features: • Sleep cycle planner based on 90-minute cycles • Auto-built weekly schedule with one-tap daily edits • Smart reminders for sleep, wake-up, and wind-down • Pre-sleep alerts 30 minutes before bedtime • Daily check-ins for energy and sleep quality • Weekly insights to track progress and trends • 12/24h format, timezone support, and local data storage Built for nurses, factory workers, security teams, and anyone with irregular work hours. Sleep smarter, recover faster, and feel better every shift. Terms os Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scannercalorieios2024.web.app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ShiftSleep at 2 against Night Shift Sleep Planner's —. Night Shift Sleep Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ShiftSleep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Night Shift Sleep Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ShiftSleep | Night Shift Sleep Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 阳 李 | Luz Ochoa |
In-app purchases
ShiftSleep
- ShiftSleep Monthly$6.991 Month
- ShiftSleep Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- ShiftSleep Lifetime$99.99
Night Shift Sleep Planner
- Lifetime Premium Subscription$5.99
Questions
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