Comparison

Prime Period vs ShiftRest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Prime Period

Features
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PRIME PERIOD: THE PRIVATE CYCLE TRACKER More private than a paper journal. Prime Period is a cycle tracker designed to provide a secure and straightforward way to understand your body. Keep your data exactly where it belongs: on your device. SECURE & ACCOUNT-FREE - No Sign-Up Required: Your data is stored locally on your device, no accounts or emails required. - Privacy-First: We don't collect your personal information. - On-Device Storage: Data is stored locally on your device, protected by your device's built-in security. - Optional transfer: Move data between devices with a private key; we never see the key. STRAIGHTFORWARD TRACKING - Cycle Insights: Log dates and view your monthly patterns. - Preparedness: Get clear estimates for your next period. - Daily Logging: Track flow, mood, and symptoms. - Fluid Experience: Fast, responsive, and reliable. THE PRIME PROMISE Health tracking should be helpful and, above all, private. With Prime Period, your personal information stays exactly where it belongs: under your control. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Prime Period is an informational tool and is not intended for contraception or medical diagnosis. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShiftRest

Features
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After a night shift, you're exhausted but can't sleep. And every week you wonder: when am I actually supposed to go to bed? ShiftRest turns your shift pattern into a sleep plan โ€” main sleep, naps, caffeine cutoff, and light timing โ€” automatically. No account. No server. Your data never leaves your phone. Works offline in the break room. SOUND FAMILIAR? - You oversleep after nights, then can't fall asleep before the next one - You never know when (or whether) to nap before a night shift - Your caffeine timing is guesswork, and it wrecks your day sleep - Every sleep app assumes you sleep at the same time every day. You don't. WHAT SHIFTREST DOES Enter a month of shifts in about 30 seconds Tap day, evening, night, or off stamps onto a calendar โ€” or drag to paint a whole stretch. Save your usual rotation as a template and apply it in one step. A sleep plan that follows your roster A circadian model reads your pattern and suggests main sleep, split sleep, and on-shift naps. Your home screen shows one line: what to do next, and why. Know when to stop caffeine Using a caffeine half-life model, ShiftRest calculates today's last-coffee time and reminds you โ€” quietly. Light timing guidance Gentle reminders for when to seek light and when to avoid it (sunglasses on the drive home after nights), so your body clock shifts the way you need it to. Post-shift mode After a night shift, the app greets you with a dimmer, warmer screen and just two things: nap until when, and when to sleep tonight. Zero input required in the morning. Review, without guilt ShiftRest reads your sleep from Apple Health and lays it next to the plan. A monthly tile grid shows how well-rested you've been. No streaks, no scores that shame you. THE SCIENCE, IN THE OPEN Plans are based on the two-process model of sleep regulation, caffeine half-life, and the human phase-response to light โ€” standard tools in sleep research. Every suggestion comes with a "why?" and references you can read in the app. We suggest; we never prescribe. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Everything is computed on your device. There is no server. - No account, no sign-up, no tracking SDKs. - Notifications are worded so your roster stays your business. FREE - Unlimited shift entry - Today's and tomorrow's sleep and nap plan - Caffeine and light reminders for today SHIFTREST PRO (7-day free trial) - Plans up to 7 days ahead - Plan vs. actual dashboard (Apple Health) - Post-shift recovery mode - Notification customization $19.99/year (about $1.67/month), monthly and lifetime options available. MADE FOR Nurses, doctors, paramedics, EMTs, factory and plant operators, security, drivers, dispatchers, hotel and retail overnight staff, firefighters, air and rail crews โ€” anyone who works while the world sleeps. --- ShiftRest offers general sleep-timing suggestions and is not medical advice. If you suspect a sleep disorder, please consult a healthcare professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shiftrest.netlify.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://shiftrest.netlify.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Prime Period3 screens
ShiftRest4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Prime Period sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ShiftRest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Prime Period versus ShiftRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrime PeriodShiftRest
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFigenbladkazuki Okamoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Prime Period

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

ShiftRest

Subscriptions2
  • ShiftRest Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • ShiftRest Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShiftRest Pro (Lifetime)$24.99

Questions

Is Prime Period free?
Prime Period is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftRest free?
ShiftRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prime Period or ShiftRest have ads?
Neither Prime Period nor ShiftRest shows ads.

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