Best shift alternatives: apps like shift-patch

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.9 avg rating

7 free apps

Updated October 2026

shift-patch

Richard Williamson

🔧 Utilities

📊 Productivity

Whether you want more options like shift or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to shift

CueCam by Ross Henderson

Record Show with Eos/QLab Data

Editor's Choice

🔧 Utilities

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Vor Mobile by Borealis Solutions LLC

Overlay show info onto videos!

Strong Contender

🔧 Utilities

4.6(18 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Overlay your show information directly onto videos and photos. This app automatically discovers network devices and supports timecode information for seamless cue management. Empower your team by sharing videos directly from your photo library.

BPM GO by Samuel Blakemore

Get times from tap BPM

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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