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

Features
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ShiftRest โ€” sleep planning built for people who work when the world sleeps. You already do the hard part: showing up at 3 a.m., switching from days to nights, holding it together on a few broken hours. ShiftRest takes care of the rest โ€” planning exactly when to sleep, nap, and wind down so your body has a fighting chance to keep up with your rotation. Snap your roster. Get a plan. Take a photo of your shift schedule and ShiftRest reads it in seconds โ€” no tedious typing. It turns your rotation into a personalized 14-day sleep plan that's always a step ahead of your next shift. Made for rotating shifts, not a 9-to-5. Most sleep apps assume you go to bed at the same time every night. ShiftRest doesn't. It's built around the reality of nights, earlies, swings, and everything in between โ€” the way real rosters actually run. Know exactly when to: - Sleep โ€” your main sleep window, adjusted for each shift - Nap โ€” strategic pre-shift naps before night duty - Stop caffeine โ€” a personal cutoff so coffee doesn't cost you sleep - Wind down and get daylight โ€” small timing cues that make a real difference Reminders that fit your shifts. Gentle notifications for wind-down, caffeine cutoff, wake-up, and pre-shift naps โ€” all timed to your actual schedule, not a generic clock. Customize what you get and when. Your data stays yours. ShiftRest is built local-first. No account, no sign-up, no cloud sync. Your roster and sleep plans live only on your device. Roster photos are analyzed once and never stored by us. Free to start. Manual schedule entry and your current-day plan are always free. ShiftRest Pro unlocks photo import, your full 14-day plan, and custom notifications โ€” with a 7-day free trial. ShiftRest provides sleep-planning and general educational information only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional care. If you have ongoing sleep problems, please talk to a qualified health provider. Privacy Policy: https://shiftrest.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

ShiftRest 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. ShiftRest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ShiftRest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ShiftRest versus ShiftRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftRestShiftRest
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEugene AgafonovHangzhou yangzhiganlin Enterprise Management Co., Ltd

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
2 purchases

ShiftRest

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ShiftRest Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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