Comparison

ShiftRhythm vs Plumb

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

Head to head
About

ShiftRhythm

This app helps night shift workers optimize their sleep and light exposure based on their unique work schedules. It provides personalized guidance for sleep, naps, and light interaction to align with your body's natural circadian rhythm.

Highlights
  • Personalized sleep and nap timing
  • Light exposure guidance
  • Circadian rhythm insights (DLMO, CBTmin)
  • Sleep score and debt tracking
  • Customizable roster presets
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
Features
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Night shifts flipped your sleep? Enter your roster and ShiftRhythm tells you when to sleep, when to nap, and when to seek or avoid light โ€” today. WHAT IT DOES โ€ข 24-hour body-clock dial โ€” see your estimated melatonin onset (DLMO) and biological night (CBTmin) at a glance โ€ข Light, nap & caffeine guidance โ€” timed to your circadian rhythm and updated as your shifts change โ€ข Sleep score, sleep debt & recovery โ€” last night's sleep plus HRV and resting heart rate from Apple Watch, telling you whether to push or recover โ€ข Presets that match real rosters โ€” Panama 2-2-3 schedule (day/night), Pitman, DuPont, Fire 48/96, 12-hour rotating shifts, plus Korean and Japanese patterns. Or build your own custom rotation โ€ข Melatonin timing card (optional) โ€” an informational window based on your estimated body clock. Not a recommendation to take melatonin; talk to your doctor or pharmacist first BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS Whether you're a night shift nurse, a firefighter on 48/96, a plant operator on a DuPont rotation, or a driver on a rotating roster โ€” ShiftRhythm adapts to your schedule, not the other way around. โ€ข Tap any calendar day to correct that day's shift โ€ข Works from your schedule alone โ€” no Apple Watch required โ€ข Apple Watch app and widgets included; available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese PRIVATE BY DESIGN โ€ข No account. No server. Your data stays on your phone. โ€ข All circadian math runs on-device โ€” health data never leaves your iPhone โ€ข No ads, no tracking PRICING โ€ข 30-day free trial โ€” full features, no account needed โ€ข Then Monthly or Annual (Annual saves vs. monthly), or a one-time Lifetime purchase if you'd rather not subscribe โ€ข Subscriptions auto-renew; cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yoonspower.github.io/shiftrhythm/privacy.html ShiftRhythm is for general wellness and reference only. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or monitor any medical condition. Values shown are estimates and may be inaccurate. Consult a professional for health concerns.

About

Plumb

Features
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Sit tall, without thinking about it. Plumb is a calm, private posture-awareness companion. It learns the comfortable "tall" you set for yourself, gently notices when your head drifts forward, and nudges you to ease back โ€” at your desk, or hands-free through your AirPods. A prompt to notice, not a verdict. Plumb learns your neutral, not a textbook ideal โ€” and the fastest way to lose your trust would be to overclaim, so it stays plain-spoken about what it can and can't do. TWO WAYS TO USE IT Hands-free with AirPods โ€” the everyday mode. Plumb reads your head position from compatible AirPods or Beats, so your phone can stay pocketed or locked. A soft tone cues you the moment you drift past your own threshold, and goes quiet the instant you ease back. Camera at your desk โ€” the screen-attended alternative. The front TrueDepth camera reads your head position at desk distance โ€” and your shoulders when they're in view. Frames are processed in the moment and immediately discarded โ€” never previewed, saved, or uploaded. It can't see your lower back, and we won't pretend otherwise. CALM BY DESIGN โ€ข A gentle nudge โ€” a soft tone, a tap, or both. It gets slightly more insistent on a long slump, and stops the moment you ease back. โ€ข Breathing and small shifts inside your neutral zone never count. โ€ข A "held tall" timer tracks your time in a comfortable position. โ€ข A stylised living figure reflects how you're holding your head โ€” no camera image or video is ever stored or shown back. โ€ข Insights answers one honest question: am I improving? A clear average, an honest change once there's enough history, and quiet days left as blank space, never guessed. โ€ข Learn โ€” six short, evidence-anchored reads on why noticing your posture matters, each with its limits stated plainly. YOUR POSTURE NEVER LEAVES YOUR PHONE โ€ข Everything is analysed on your device. There are no Plumb servers and no backend โ€” there's nothing to send. โ€ข No account, ever. No sign-up, no email, no login. โ€ข No ads, no trackers, no analytics, no third-party SDKs. โ€ข iCloud sync is off by default and opt-in; it goes only to your own private iCloud. โ€ข Apple Health is write-only โ€” Plumb can log a Mindful Minutes session and never reads your health data. SIMPLE, TIME-METERED PRICING Time is the only free meter โ€” no feature walls. Free, forever: one check-in a day across both modes, up to five minutes, with the full nudge experience, the pain log, your two-week Insights window, and the whole Learn library. Plumb+ unlocks unlimited check-ins at any length, the hands-free Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Month and Year Insights, and CSV / PDF export. Plumb+ comes three ways: Weekly, Annual (with a 7-day free trial), or a one-time Lifetime unlock. You'll always see the exact price for your region on the subscription screen before anything is charged. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple Account; cancel anytime in App Store โ†’ Subscriptions. Trial eligibility is decided by Apple. Made with care, and localised into nine languages. Plumb is a wellness and posture-awareness tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. If you have a health concern, please speak to a qualified professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShiftRhythm4 screens
Plumb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShiftRhythm at every 2 days against Plumb's every 10 days. ShiftRhythm also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ShiftRhythm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Plumb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShiftRhythm ships an update every 2 days, Plumb every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
ShiftRhythm versus Plumb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftRhythmPlumb
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaeyoun KimMOHAMMAD ALJARAD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShiftRhythm

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

Plumb

Subscriptions2
  • Plumb+ Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Plumb+ Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plumb+ Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ShiftRhythm free?
ShiftRhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plumb free?
Plumb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShiftRhythm or Plumb have ads?
Neither ShiftRhythm nor Plumb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShiftRhythm or Plumb?
ShiftRhythm ships an update every 2 days, and Plumb every 10 days. Most recently, ShiftRhythm was updated on November 1, 2026 and Plumb on November 10, 2026.

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