Comparison

Set the Vibe vs Shyft Shortcuts

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

Head to head
About

Set the Vibe

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Set the Vibe4 screens
Shyft Shortcuts4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Set the Vibe versus Shyft Shortcuts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSet the VibeShyft Shortcuts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuresh Babu DhanarajMoataz AbdElkawy

In-app purchases

None

Set the Vibe

No in-app purchases

None

Shyft Shortcuts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Set the Vibe free?
Set the Vibe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shyft Shortcuts free?
Shyft Shortcuts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Set the Vibe or Shyft Shortcuts have ads?
Neither Set the Vibe nor Shyft Shortcuts shows ads.

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