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24 alternatives to Shift

Lift to music & rest to podcasts

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Shift launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Shift▲103

   Cool app for mixing podcasts and music into your workouts

   2020 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Shift▲85

   Podcasts & Music, mixed perfectly into your workouts

   2022 · shiftfm.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Shift▲599

   Shift is the productivity tool missing from your workday.

   2016 · shift.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Listen App▲203

   The first gesture-based podcast app for listeners on-the-go

   2019 · listenapp.co · its alternatives →

5. 5
   sleepyTimer▲96

   Fall asleep while listening to podcasts or music.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   SpotMyStatus▲76

   Spread your love of music from Spotify to Slack

   2022 · p2-1.afp24.net · its alternatives →

7. 7
   PunchClock▲115

   Your pocket shift tracking calendar

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Key Notes▲91

   Change the way you listen, one song at a time.

   2021 · open.spotify.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Listenable▲138

   Listen to 5-minute audio lessons while doing something else

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Podify for Spotify▲121

    Enjoy your Spotify podcasts separately from your music

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Bolt▲198

    Just like the App Store, but for free workout routines 🏋️

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Actify▲80

    Curated motivation with inspiring podcasts & music daily

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Smart Sleep Timer▲172

    Use sleep detection to stop your audio at night

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The Fitcut▲56

    A workout app that adapts to you

    2021 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Patch Slack App▲87

    Turn Slack into a podcast player

    2017 · patchfm.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    (Not Boring) Vibes▲108

    Personalized music to focus, relax & sleep

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Narrate Now▲79

    Save articles from Slack to Spotify, never miss an article

    2023 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Listen▲94

    Add songs to any Spotify playlist using your keyboard

    2017 · listenmac.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Next Up▲113

    A podcast alarm to help you wake up engaged

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Get Moving▲88

    The app that motivates you to sit less and stand more.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Podcast Alarm▲70

    Wake up inspired with podcasts

    2020 · podcastalarm.app · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Fit Workout Routine▲103

    IOS fitness app providing an exercise log and demo videos

    2023 · fitworkoutroutine.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    JustLift - Workout Logger▲76

    Log workouts on your phone!

    2019 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Updates: Podcast Player▲84

    Clean Podcast app that puts fresh episodes front and center

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →