Comparison

Anim8 vs ShiftRoster

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

Head to head
About

Anim8

Create 3D character animations with an intuitive interface, perfect for beginners and hobbyists. Features include posing pre-made characters, a drawing tool for key poses, and onion skinning for precise timing. Share your creations directly to social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Intuitive 3D character posing
  • Drawing tool for key poses
  • Onion skinning for timing
  • Pre-made characters with articulation
  • Direct social media sharing
  • Educational lesson plans
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Anim8 lets beginners and hobbyists create 3D Character Animation in a fun and intuitive manner. Anim8 is being used by 3500+ schools globally in order to train kids and adults in 3D Animation since 2015 Animate 3D characters by posing 5 existing characters in 3D space with a simple interface and easy workflow, perfect for first time students of animation and for animators looking to hone their skills. *Simple UI, easy learning curve.Start animating in minutes. *Advanced articulation in all rigs lets animators create full body animation with ease. *Drawing tool lets you sketch out your key poses on the screen. *Onion skin feature allows you to plan out poses and timing precisely. *Share and upload all your videos online.Facebook ,YouTube and Twitter support included. *Characters include Bipeds,Dino and Quadruped with over 30 points of articulation. *Lesson plans on the website and demo animations bundled in the app give teachers great course content.

About

ShiftRoster

Features
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ShiftRoster is designed specifically for shift workers, nurses, emergency services, hospitality staff, and anyone with a non-traditional work schedule. Manage your roster with ease, track your earnings in real-time, and stay organized with smart reminders. Key Features: • Smart Shift Calendar: Visualize your month at a glance with beautiful, color-coded shift types (Day, Evening, Night, On-Call, etc.). • Earnings & Pay Estimation: Automatically calculate your pay based on hourly rates and multipliers. Track progress towards your monthly financial goals. • Budget & Expenses: Keep track of work-related expenses and manage your budget directly within the app. • Auto Pattern Builder: Save time by generating recurring shift patterns (e.g., 4-on-2-off) in seconds. • Roster Import & Export: Effortlessly import your schedule via CSV or export timesheets for payroll. Sync with Apple or Google Calendar. • Smart Reminders: Never miss a shift with custom alarms and reminders. • Powerful Analytics: Understand your work-life balance with detailed charts on your hours, earnings, and shift distribution. Fully customizable to fit your needs—create custom shift types, set unique colors, and manage your financial settings with ease. Download ShiftRoster today and take control of your work life!

Screenshots

Anim84 screens
ShiftRoster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShiftRoster at Free against Anim8's $19.99. ShiftRoster also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). Anim8's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ShiftRoster is free to download; Anim8 costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anim8 ships an update every 9 months, ShiftRoster daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Anim8 versus ShiftRoster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnim8ShiftRoster
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArjun GupteBikram Karki

In-app purchases

None

Anim8

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftRoster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anim8 free?
Anim8 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftRoster free?
ShiftRoster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anim8 or ShiftRoster have ads?
Neither Anim8 nor ShiftRoster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anim8 or ShiftRoster?
Anim8 ships an update every 9 months, and ShiftRoster daily. Most recently, Anim8 was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShiftRoster on November 5, 2026.

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