Comparison

DrowZe vs ShiftNight

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

Head to head
About

DrowZe

Features
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Most sleep apps assume you go to bed at 10 PM. You don't. Drowze is the only sleep app built from the ground up for shift workers -- nurses, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, factory workers, and anyone whose schedule fights their biology every week. --- WHAT MAKES DROWZE DIFFERENT --- Every screen knows what shift you just worked. Finished a 12-hour night shift at 7 AM? Drowze says "the world is waking up -- here's how to tune it out." Not "Good evening, time to wind down." That's the difference. --- FREE FEATURES --- - Shift-Aware Sleep Mode Your home screen adapts in real time -- pre-shift, on-shift, post-shift, wind-down. Always relevant, never generic. - Sleep Soundscapes 3 scientifically chosen audio environments to block the world out while you sleep during the day. - Wind-Down Sessions 3 guided audio sessions to help your nervous system downshift after high-stress work hours. - Shift Schedule Builder Set up rotating, night, or irregular schedules. Drowze builds your sleep windows automatically. - Smart Bedtime Reminders Notifications that fire at the right time -- calculated from your actual shift end, not a fixed clock time. --- PRO: SLEEP LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT --- - Nap Optimizer Tells you exactly when and how long to nap based on your shift timing and sleep debt -- not just "take a 20-minute nap." - Sleep Debt Tracker See your real cumulative deficit, updated daily. Know when you're in the hole and when you've caught up. - Recovery Score A daily 0-100 score that accounts for sleep duration, consistency, and circadian recovery after shifts. - Caffeine Coach Tells you the optimal cutoff time for caffeine based on your shift and chronotype -- so it helps your performance, not wrecks your sleep. - Light Exposure Coach When to seek light and when to avoid it -- the most powerful circadian reset tool, timed to your schedule. - Full Soundscape & Session Library 8 soundscapes and 6 guided sessions, including deep-recovery content for night shift decompression. - Apple Health Sync Your sleep sessions sync to Apple Health automatically. --- WHO IT'S FOR --- - Registered Nurses & ICU staff on 12-hour rotations - Paramedics & EMTs on 24-hour shifts - Factory & warehouse workers on night lines - Police, firefighters & correctional officers - 911 dispatchers & security professionals --- THE SCIENCE --- Drowze is built on circadian rhythm research -- the same science that explains why shift workers have higher rates of sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic conditions. Every recommendation is grounded in sleep physiology, not generic wellness advice. Try free. Upgrade to Pro for $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://drowze.ca/terms Privacy Policy: https://drowze.ca/privacy

About

ShiftNight

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
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Fall asleep faster, sleep longer and track your sleep sounds. ShiftNight designs the best sleep possible for your busy schedule. Optionally pairs with Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and any Apple Health enabled wearable. Keep notes about your nights, dreams, and medications in your sleep journal. Personalize by adding your schedule: shifts, life events, school. See when to sleep, when to stop caffeine, and when a quick rest fits. No generic bedtime reminders. No advice built for someone who sleeps at 10pm. What ShiftNight does: - Sleep tracking: See sleep quality and stages improve over time! Log and record your sleep with one tap. - Schedule-aware: Personalize your schedule! Recommendations shift when your schedule shifts - Visual timeline: See your shift, sleep zones, caffeine cutoff, and rest windows on one screen - Caffeine timing: Know exactly when to stop so it does not wreck your post-shift sleep Who it is for: Inconsistent sleep schedules. Night shift workers on 12-hour rotations (7pm to 7am, 6pm to 6am, and similar patterns). Nurses in ICU, ER, Med-Surg, and telemetry. Security, warehouse, factory, and EMS workers. Travel nurses and new grads adjusting to nights for the first time. Multiple full time or part time jobs Entrepreneurs Subscription pricing & terms: A Paid Subscription is required to access the content of the app. Subscriptions automatically renew at the chosen plan price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://shiftnight.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://shiftnight.com/terms

Screenshots

DrowZe4 screens
ShiftNight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftNight at none against DrowZe's shown. ShiftNight also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). DrowZe's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, 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. DrowZe 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrowZe ships an update every 3 weeks, ShiftNight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DrowZe versus ShiftNight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrowZeShiftNight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—54 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhishek SolankiHAVEN VU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DrowZe

Subscriptions2
  • DrowZe Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DrowZe Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
11 purchases

ShiftNight

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Annual$39.991 Year
  • Annual$49.991 Year
  • Annual$59.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is DrowZe free?
DrowZe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftNight free?
ShiftNight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrowZe or ShiftNight have ads?
DrowZe shows ads; ShiftNight does not.
Which is updated more often, DrowZe or ShiftNight?
DrowZe ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShiftNight every 5 days. Most recently, DrowZe was updated on September 8, 2026 and ShiftNight on September 25, 2026.

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