Comparison

SleepShift vs The Workout App

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

Head to head
About

SleepShift

Fall asleep faster and achieve deeper, more restful sleep with guided hypnosis sessions. This app utilizes relaxation techniques and soothing sounds to promote subconscious transformation while you sleep, helping you wake up refreshed and energized.

Highlights
  • Guided sleep hypnosis
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Soothing sleep sounds and music
  • Customizable playlists
  • Sleep timer
  • Morning alarm
  • Multiple programs per session
Features
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Fall asleep faster and sleep deeper with guided hypnosis designed for your subconscious mind. SleepShift combines sleep hypnosis, relaxation techniques, and soothing sounds to help you get the deep, restful sleep you deserve. All from certified clinical hypnotherapist Joel Thielke. DOWNLOAD FREE - INCLUDES DEEP SLEEP PROGRAM Your free download includes a complete Deep Sleep hypnosis session. Try it tonight and experience the difference. UNLOCK ALL 18 PROGRAMS FOR JUST $22.99 Get instant access to our complete library of sleep and self-improvement programs: - Youthful Sleep & Deep Relaxation - Anxiety and Stress Relief - Peace & Meditation - Inner Strength - Manifest Dreams into Reality - Get Out of Your Way - Stay Healthy - Sleep Sounds: Gentle River, Thunderstorm, Rain on Car Window - Sleep Music: Serenity Sleep - And more Or purchase individual programs and sound tracks starting at just $0.99 each. POWERFUL FEATURES Edit Your Playlist - Customize each session with your favorite programs Multiple Programs - Play several programs in one session Sleep Timer - Drift off naturally, app stops automatically Morning Alarm - Wake refreshed at your chosen time Premium Sounds - Add relaxing sleep sounds and music tracks HOW IT WORKS The Sleep Learning System uses guided meditation and hypnosis specifically designed to work with your subconscious during REM sleep. The sleep induction gently guides you into deep sleep while the carefully crafted suggestions create lasting positive change. Wake up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready for your day. Perfect for insomnia, stress relief, anxiety, relaxation, and developing healthier sleep habits.

About

The Workout App

Features
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The Workout App is your personal fitness coach for effective, flexible workouts-at home or anywhere. Build a plan around your goals, experience level, schedule, and available equipment. Follow guided workouts, track completed sessions, monitor your progress, and stay consistent with workout reminders and streaks. Connect Apple Health to sync completed workouts, active calories, and daily steps in one place. Whether you’re starting with bodyweight basics or building a regular training habit, The Workout App helps you keep moving and make progress every day. Privacy policy: https://digitalhole.github.io/DHPrivacy.html Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SleepShift4 screens
The Workout App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Workout App at none against SleepShift's 11. The Workout App also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 68 months). SleepShift's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SleepShift sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. The Workout App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepShift ships an update every 68 months, The Workout App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SleepShift versus The Workout App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepShiftThe Workout App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (206 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings206 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 68 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHypnosis and Meditation for Success, LLCArima Jain

In-app purchases

11 purchases

SleepShift

One-time11
  • Calm Nights Sleep MusicFree
  • Deep Relaxation Sleep$4.99
  • Dreamscape Sleep Music$4.99
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  • Emotional Healing$4.99
  • Get Out Of Your Way$4.99
  • No More Anxiety$4.99
  • Peace & Meditation$4.99
  • Serenity Sleep Music$4.99
  • Youthful Sleep$4.99
  • Dreams To Reality$4.99
  • Unlock All Sale$16.99
None

The Workout App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SleepShift free?
SleepShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Workout App free?
The Workout App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SleepShift or The Workout App have ads?
The Workout App shows ads; SleepShift does not.
Which is updated more often, SleepShift or The Workout App?
SleepShift ships an update every 68 months, and The Workout App fortnightly. Most recently, SleepShift was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Workout App on October 29, 2026.

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