Comparison

ShiftRest 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

ShiftRest

Features
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Sleep Cycle gives you a red score every time you sleep at 10 AM. ShiftRest is the only sleep planner for shift workers that doesn't punish you for sleeping at noon. Built for 22 million nurses, firefighters, and EMS who don't work 9-to-5. WHY SHIFTREST IS DIFFERENT - It's a planner, not a tracker. We don't score your sleep. We tell you when to sleep. - Schedule-first. Type your rotation. Get a sleep window tuned to your shift, not a generic 10pm-6am bedtime. - No red scores for daytime sleep. No "you missed your goal" notifications at 3 AM. No moralizing. - Built on circadian science: AASM clinical guidelines, CDC NIOSH shift-work data, NASA chronotype research, Phase Response Curve algorithms. WHAT YOU GET - Personalized sleep window โ€” tuned to your specific rotation (3x12, 24/48, continental, custom). The window moves with you. - Melatonin timing by chronotype โ€” not a generic "take 3mg at 9pm." The PRC algorithm calculates your circadian phase shift and tells you the exact window. - Caffeine cutoff by sensitivity โ€” slow metabolizers get 8 hours, fast metabolizers get 4. We ask, we adapt. - Transition plans for rotating shifts โ€” multi-day plans for night-to-day and day-to-night flips. When to nap. When to expose to morning light. When to skip melatonin. The killer feature competitors don't have. - Light and dark protocol โ€” when to wear blue-blockers, when to seek bright light, when to nap before a night shift. - Always-free baseline โ€” schedule input, basic sleep window, generic caffeine cutoff. Never paywalled. WHO IT'S FOR - ICU and ER nurses on 3x12 night rotations. - Firefighters and EMS on 24/48 or 48/96 schedules. - Factory workers on continental 2-2-4 patterns. - Pilots, oil-rig crews, doctors on call, anyone whose body is asked to do something the sun didn't agree to. NOT FOR - 9-to-5 office workers (try Sleep Cycle, RISE, or Pillow). - People looking for a sleep tracker score. - Anyone who wants their app to scold them at 7 AM. THE SCIENCE ShiftRest is built on AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) clinical guidelines for shift work disorder, CDC NIOSH research on rotating shifts, and Phase Response Curve algorithms used by NASA for crew chronobiology. We don't make medical claims โ€” we apply established circadian science to your real schedule. PRICING - Free forever: schedule input, basic sleep window, generic caffeine cutoff. - 7-day free trial of Premium, then: - Monthly $5.99 - Annual $49.99 (save 35%) - Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. No fine print. NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE ShiftRest supports sleep planning for shift workers. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure sleep disorders. If you suspect shift-work sleep disorder, insomnia, or sleep apnea, consult a board-certified sleep physician. If you are in crisis, contact 988 (US), 116 123 (UK), or 13 11 14 (AU). PRIVACY Your schedule and sleep data stay on your device or in your encrypted account. We do not sell data. HealthKit integration is opt-in. โ€” โ€” You've worked the night shift for 12 years. You know your body. You don't need another app to tell you sleep is important. You need an app that respects that you sleep at noon โ€” and helps you do it well. Rest catches up, gently. Terms of Use (EULA): https://oqapps.pro/legal/shiftsleep/terms Privacy Policy: https://oqapps.pro/legal/shiftsleep/privacy

About

ShiftRest

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ShiftRest is the only sleep app built specifically for shift workers. Whether you work nights, rotating shifts, or irregular hours, ShiftRest helps you fall asleep faster, recover smarter, and show up stronger. BUILT FOR YOUR SCHEDULE Most sleep apps assume you sleep at night. ShiftRest doesn't. Enter your shift times and the app calculates your optimal sleep window, melatonin timing, and caffeine cutoff โ€” all based on when you actually work. GUIDED MEDITATIONS WITH MAYA 8 meditations designed specifically for shift worker challenges โ€” racing thoughts after a long shift, daytime sleep prep, post shift wind down, confidence before your next shift, and more. TRACK YOUR RECOVERY Log your sleep after every shift and rate how recovered you feel. ShiftRest tracks your recovery score over time so you can see what's working. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get reminders for your melatonin window, caffeine cutoff, and bedtime โ€” timed to your actual shift. AFFIRMATIONS FOR SHIFT WORKERS A full library of affirmations including shift worker specific, positivity, manifestation, morning energy, and before bed categories. ShiftRest Pro unlocks all 8 meditations, full affirmations library, recovery tracking, and smart notifications. Start with a 7-day free trial.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShiftRest at none against ShiftRest's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. ShiftRest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ShiftRest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
ShiftRest versus ShiftRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftRestShiftRest
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEugene AgafonovACKEIL TRESTAN SHERWOOD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShiftRest

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

ShiftRest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShiftRest free?
ShiftRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftRest free?
ShiftRest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShiftRest or ShiftRest have ads?
Neither ShiftRest nor ShiftRest shows ads.

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