Set the Vibe vs Shyft Shortcuts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Set the Vibe
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Set the Vibe — Focus Timer, White Noise & Brainwave Soundscapes Set the Vibe is a premium focus app that blends a customizable focus timer, immersive ambient sounds, subtle brainwaves, and a minimalist interface to help you stay deeply focused anywhere. Ideal for studying, working, reading, deep work, ADHD, and timeboxing. Features Ambient Sound Mixer Mix white noise, rain, wind, fire, coffee shop, library, crickets, and more. Brainwave Layers Add Alpha, Beta, or Theta brainwaves to support focus, flow, or relaxation. Precision Focus Timer Set exact durations for study sessions, pomodoro cycles, or deep work blocks. Background Playback Audio continues when the screen is locked or while using Spotify or Apple Music. Custom Presets Save your favorite mixes and recall them instantly. Personalized Backgrounds Add your own images to create a calming, aesthetic workspace. ADHD‑Friendly Design Simple, structured, sensory‑friendly interface for effortless focus. Privacy‑First All presets and images stay on your device; only anonymous analytics are collected. Why It Works Masks background noise with layered ambient soundscapes. Reduces cognitive load with a clean, distraction‑free UI. Supports flow states using subtle brainwave frequencies. Builds consistent habits with presets and timeboxing. Keeps you focused anywhere — cafés, offices, dorms, or home. Perfect For Students needing a study timer or white noise for studying. Developers, designers, and writers doing deep work. Remote workers in noisy environments. ADHD users who benefit from steady sound and structured sessions. Anyone who wants a calm, beautiful space to think. Your Focus Starts Here Create your ideal focus environment with Set the Vibe — a simple blend of sound, time, and calm that helps you work better, think clearer, and stay in the zone.
Shyft Shortcuts
Discover and learn about useful automation shortcuts to enhance your daily workflows. Browse, search, and save shortcuts with detailed instructions. Connect with a community to share ideas and improve your productivity.
- Discover useful shortcuts
- Browse by category
- Search and filter
- Save favorites
- Detailed usage steps
- Community sharing
- Automation guides
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Shyft is a hub for discovering useful shortcuts, learning smarter automation, and connecting with people who want to get more from their everyday workflows. Browse shortcuts by category, search for exactly what you need, save your favorites, and open detailed pages that explain what each shortcut does and how to use it. With Shyft you can: • Discover useful shortcuts • Browse featured and newly added shortcuts • Search and filter by category • Save shortcuts for later • View detailed descriptions and usage steps • Check compatibility and verification information • Learn automation through practical guides • Join the community to share ideas, requests, and useful shortcuts • Report problematic shortcuts or community content • Receive notifications for relevant activity and updates Shyft makes shortcuts easier to discover, understand, and use. Fewer steps. More done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Set the Vibe at 15.1 against Shyft Shortcuts's 18.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Set the Vibe | Shyft Shortcuts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suresh Babu Dhanaraj | Moataz AbdElkawy |
In-app purchases
Set the Vibe
No in-app purchases
Shyft Shortcuts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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