# SHIFT vs StartSmall

SHIFT and StartSmall are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. SHIFT sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StartSmall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHIFT | StartSmall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-regulate-and-reset/id6759524862/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timothy Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879290596) | [Yasmine Bailey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883094797) |

## What reviewers say

### SHIFT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-regulate-and-reset/id6759524862)

This app offers real-time interventions for neurodivergent individuals experiencing crisis regulation. It provides five distinct modes designed to help manage racing thoughts, shutdown, anger, overwhelm, and paralysis. The tool focuses on practical, immediate support without guilt or pressure.

**Highlights:** Crisis regulation tool, Five regulation modes, Designed for neurodivergent brains, Real-time intervention, No guilt or streaks, Sensory overload management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFT Starter | $4.99 | per month |
| SHIFT Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| SHIFT Starter | $49.99 | per year |
| SHIFT Pro | $99.99 | per year |


### StartSmall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startsmall-beat-overwhelm/id6760193629)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StartSmall Pro | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHIFT free?

SHIFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StartSmall free?

StartSmall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SHIFT or StartSmall have ads?

Neither SHIFT nor StartSmall shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*