# GuardsToGo vs TrackTik SHIFT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GuardsToGo at 100% against TrackTik SHIFT's 8%. GuardsToGo also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.8). TrackTik SHIFT's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GuardsToGo holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrackTik SHIFT has 103 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GuardsToGo's written reviews are positive against 8% of TrackTik SHIFT's.

GuardsToGo ships an update every 3 months, TrackTik SHIFT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuardsToGo | TrackTik SHIFT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardstogo/id1037896759/reviews)** | [2.8 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracktik-shift/id1517075563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 8.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edward Stevens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037896758) | [TrackTik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092218903) |

## What reviewers say

### GuardsToGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardstogo/id1037896759)

This app connects businesses with short-term security guard services. Request a quote or speak directly with a coordinator to receive a customized proposal via email within an hour.

**Highlights:** Request security guard services, Click-to-call coordinator, Submit quote request form, Receive customized proposals, Nationwide service network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TrackTik SHIFT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracktik-shift/id1517075563)

Manage your security industry work schedule with ease. View shifts, clock in/out, pick up open opportunities, and update your availability directly from your mobile device. Stay informed and in control of your work assignments.

**Highlights:** View scheduled shifts, Clock in/out for shifts and breaks, Pick up open shifts, View availability, Acknowledge shifts, GPS geo-fencing for clocking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Panic button functionality (with suggestion)
- 👍 App is awesome (Jamalionline)
- 👍 Just love ODO (shjskssnns)
- 👍 Never had a problem with this app (Wise 152)
- 👍 Great app (Latuan G)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Cannot view past shifts
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Random logouts

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues
- Random logouts
- Password reset errors ('password has been used before')
- App crashes
- Cannot view previous shifts

**Requested features**

- Add shift to Apple calendar
- Dark mode toggle
- Option to make app easier to read for visually impaired
- Screen lock button during patrol
- Panic button activated by double or triple clicks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuardsToGo free?

GuardsToGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TrackTik SHIFT free?

TrackTik SHIFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GuardsToGo or TrackTik SHIFT?

GuardsToGo is rated higher. GuardsToGo averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TrackTik SHIFT averages 2.8 from 103 ratings.

### Do GuardsToGo or TrackTik SHIFT have ads?

Neither GuardsToGo nor TrackTik SHIFT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GuardsToGo or TrackTik SHIFT?

GuardsToGo ships an update every 3 months, and TrackTik SHIFT every 2 months. Most recently, GuardsToGo was updated on September 28, 2026 and TrackTik SHIFT on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*