# Capsule vs ShiftNight

The clearest difference is monetization model: Capsule at free with in-app purchases against ShiftNight's subscription. Capsule also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). ShiftNight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capsule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShiftNight sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Capsule against 4.9 for ShiftNight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftNight has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capsule | ShiftNight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsule-ai-cycle-tracker/id6759957536/reviews)** | [4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftnight-sleep-tracker/id6761045529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 114 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleh Horoshko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881921770) | [HAVEN VU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887485099) |

## What reviewers say

### Capsule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsule-ai-cycle-tracker/id6759957536)

Understand your menstrual cycle and its impact on your daily well-being. This app offers smart tracking, personalized AI-driven tips for nutrition, exercise, and mood, and detailed analytics to help you feel your best.

**Highlights:** Smart cycle tracking, AI wellness assistant, Symptom tracking, Personalized daily tips, Cycle predictions, Visual calendar, Health reports

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capsule Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Capsule Plus | $29.99 | per year |


### ShiftNight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftnight-sleep-tracker/id6761045529)

This app creates personalized sleep plans for individuals with irregular schedules. It provides recommendations for sleep, caffeine intake, and naps based on your unique daily routine, helping you optimize rest and recovery.

**Highlights:** Personalized sleep plans, Schedule-aware recommendations, Caffeine timing guidance, Nap planning, Sleep tracking, Recovery day transitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capsule free?

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

### Is ShiftNight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Capsule or ShiftNight?

Capsule is rated higher. Capsule averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ShiftNight averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.

### Do Capsule or ShiftNight have ads?

Capsule shows ads; ShiftNight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Capsule or ShiftNight?

Capsule ships an update every 5 days, and ShiftNight every 5 days. Most recently, Capsule was updated on August 15, 2026 and ShiftNight on September 25, 2026.

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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.*