Timeshifter

Timeshifter

By Timeshifter Inc.

  • Category: Travel
  • Release Date: 2018-06-20
  • Current Version: 2.1.31
  • Adult Rating: 12+
  • File Size: 43.10 MB
  • Developer: Timeshifter Inc.
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
Score: 4.69384
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From 1,754 Ratings
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Description

Make jet lag history with highly personalized, scientifically-backed jet lag plans. PRAISED BY LEADING PUBLICATIONS Timeshifter is trusted by leading travel and health publications for its proven ability to reduce jet lag and improve the travel experience: • Condé Nast Traveler: “Say goodbye to jet lag” • The Wall Street Journal: "Indispensable" • Travel + Leisure: “Game-changer” • New York Times: “Timeshifter is as good as it’s going to get." • CNBC: "Saves time and money" • WIRED: "Will help reset your [circadian] clock” • Lonely Planet: "Incredible" • Prevention: “One of the best apps according to doctors” JET LAG MYTHS VS. CIRCADIAN SCIENCE Travelers are often misled by non-scientific jet lag advice that fails to address the real issue – your circadian clock. Popular suggestions like hydration, exercise, dietary supplements, or fasting won’t solve jet lag because they don’t "reset" your circadian clock to new time zones. THE REAL SCIENCE BEHIND REDUCING JET LAG • Jet lag is caused by a disruption of your circadian clock. • Correctly timed light exposure and avoidance is the only way to “reset” your circadian clock to new time zones quickly. • Mistimed light — often suggested by non-experts — will shift your clock in the wrong direction, worsening jet lag. WHY TIMESHIFTER IS DIFFERENT Getting the timing right is complex and not intuitive. That's why we build Timeshifter - to make the application of circadian science simple. Timeshifter gives you scientifically-backed advice to tackle both the underlying cause of jet lag – the disruption of your circadian clock – as well as reduce the disruptive symptoms, such as insomnia, sleepiness and digestive discomfort. KEY FEATURES • Circadian Time™: Advice is based on your body’s clock • Practicality Filter™: Adjusts advice to the "real world" • Quick Turnaround®: Automatically detects short trips • Pre-travel advice: Start adjusting before departure • Push notifications: View advice without opening the app PROVEN RESULTS Based on ~130,000 post-flight surveys: • 96.4% of users who followed Timeshifter's advice did not struggle with severe or very severe jet lag. • When NOT following the advice: A 6.2x increase in severe or very severe jet lag, and a 14.1x increase in very severe jet lag! TRY IT FREE Your first plan is free. After your free plan, purchase individual plans as-you-go or subscribe for unlimited plans. Timeshifter is a paid service. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Timeshifter is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and is intended for healthy adults, 18 years of age or older. Timeshifter is not intended for pilots and flight crew on duty. Terms of use: www.timeshifter.com/terms/terms-of-use Privacy policy: www.timeshifter.com/terms/privacy-policy

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Reviews

  • Latest update not working Jan25

    3
    By runnerdave73
    App has been great, heavy user with monthly international travel. Leaving on trip tomorrow but app not working! White screen after logo, nothing more.

  • California-> Sydney

    5
    By Sava308
    I used the app to fly from US to Australia. (+ 19-hours) I was able to pretty much follow each recommendation. Be sure to set Notifications to Persistent in case you miss each one in real time. The timeline is easy to follow and while I didn’t understand exactly WHY an hour of light or no light for 4-hours, etc., the app developers obviously knew what they were doing. First day in Sydney was fine. Went to sleep at 10pm, got up second morning at 7am. Very much recommend trying Timeshifter for a long-haul trip!

  • Plans work, but lack flexibility

    3
    By Dhbrad
    I followed Timeshifter plans for both transpacific and transatlantic travel. I felt in both cases the plans helped mitigate significant jet lag. I appreciate the specificity of the plans and the reminders to seek light and avoid caffeine. The problem – which I have raised to Timeshifter – is that plans lack flexibility, especially for business travelers going on short term trips across large time zone differences. The app locks in the same bedtime for your travel destination as your home destination in all cases. At the price point for this app and given the expertise marketed by the developers, I would expect the ability to tailor desired bedtimes earlier or later to minimize disruption on circadian rhythms during shorter trips or to match a desired lifestyle in the travel destination. For example, in traveling to Italy, sticking to a 10pm bedtime is unrealistic if you want to eat dinner at any normal restaurant. Or if going to Hawaii you’ll want to be up quite early to surf or catch sunrises. Surely the developers could handle this.

  • Good, but not perfect

    4
    By Singing Vegan
    As I write this review, I am absolutely exhausted due to jet lag. The app worked quite well heading to my destination. The only thing is that some of the recommendations are difficult to follow, such as taking a three hour nap as soon as you get on the plane. Coming back was more difficult. According to the chart, I should have been over my jet lag on my first day back after going someplace with a 15 hour time difference. I just don’t think that happens. This is my third day back and I didn’t sleep last night. Maybe if the app extended the amount of time it takes to recover it would be more effective.

  • Enjoyed my trip much more

    5
    By Artsy SF
    I followed the schedule very closely for the journey to Bali and it helped a LOT. I have a chronic illness so staying healthy is a top priority. Reducing jet lag is key. The transition home was harder to follow. I did what I could (couldn’t stay awake on the plane ride home). Came home on a Friday and was at work on Monday.

  • Easy to use

    5
    By Snookydoodle
    I have used this app twice. Once to travel between US & Europe and another to travel between US & Southeast Asia. It worked great and I had minimal jet lag.

  • Must use for long haul trips

    5
    By LKMDOS
    I can’t recommend this app highly enough for long haul flights. My husband and I were nervous about jet lag before our trip from east coast US to Japan, a 14 hour time difference. We followed the Timeshifter instructions pretty closely and experienced almost no jet lag whatsoever. Magic.

  • It works.

    5
    By EmmmmmyB
    From US to the other side of the world, New Zealand: no jet lag. I followed the recommendations to the best of my abilities, missing windows by an hour sometimes, having chocolate in the no caffeine window, etc. It still worked! It was slightly inconvenient to wear sunglasses inside until noon one day, but other than that smooth sailing. The UX is fantastic too.

  • Lifesaver

    5
    By IRL88
    This app worked like a charm! I frequently travel to destinations with time differences of up to 15 hours and used to struggle with significant jet lag that disrupted my sleep for weeks. After using this app, I found myself starting work bright-eyed while my colleagues were still battling through fatigue. When you’re jet-lagged and can’t sleep, you’d pay almost anything to feel rested. This is the answer! The key is to start preparing in advance and stick to the recommendations as much as you can. I’ll admit, it probably seemed weird to others when I was seeking out a dark corner with sunglasses on or standing in a brightly sunlit window while others were relaxing, but the joke was on them when I was waking up refreshed, and they were struggling through exhaustion. I did experience some slight sleepiness on days two and three, but it was so much better than my previous experiences without the app. The guidance on light exposure, caffeine, and melatonin was spot on, and even though I can never sleep on planes, following the schedule as much as I could made all the difference. The paid version is absolutely worth it—plus, the customer service is excellent. During a trip with major flight complications, a representative quickly resolved my issue and helped me stay on track. This app has become a travel essential for me, and I plan to use it for as long as it exists. Highly recommend!

  • No dark mode

    3
    By Railage
    Seems like a massive oversight that there is no dark mode on the app. “Avoid light, especially bright electronic screens” the app tells you, as it blinds you with mostly all white backgrounds when you check to see what you should be doing. Like wow.

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