# ShiftNight vs WalkHero

The clearest difference is monetization model: WalkHero at free with in-app purchases against ShiftNight's subscription. ShiftNight's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftNight sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and WalkHero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.9 for ShiftNight against 5.0 for WalkHero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftNight has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ShiftNight ships an update every 5 days, WalkHero weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftNight | WalkHero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftnight-sleep-tracker/id6761045529/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkhero-pedometer-and-steps/id6776888198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 196 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HAVEN VU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887485099) | [JACOB COX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785798264) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### WalkHero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkhero-pedometer-and-steps/id6776888198)

This app helps you achieve your walking goals by tracking your steps, calories, and distance. It offers a simple, visual way to monitor progress and stay motivated with a personalized plan. Optional features include a future progress preview.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily walking goal, Automatic step tracking via Apple Health, Progress tracking (daily, weekly, monthly), Streak building and goal celebration, Active calorie and distance monitoring, Weight-loss walking plan, Optional Future Progress Preview

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftNight free?

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

### Is WalkHero free?

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

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

WalkHero is rated higher. ShiftNight averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while WalkHero averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ShiftNight or WalkHero have ads?

Neither ShiftNight nor WalkHero shows ads.

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

ShiftNight ships an update every 5 days, and WalkHero weekly. Most recently, ShiftNight was updated on September 25, 2026 and WalkHero on September 4, 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.*