Comparison

ShiftCal® for Split Shifts vs EQUINET

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

Head to head
About

ShiftCal® for Split Shifts

Features
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ShiftCal® is a platoon-based calendar for emergency service personnel working split (am/pm) shifts. It is easily customizable to any regular shift rotation of two to six platoons. Create multiple shift schedules and switch between them at will - keep track of schedules for family members or neighboring agencies. Quickly create new shift schedules using the "Paste from Clipboard" option - see the "Help" tab. ShiftCal is not an appointment calendar - you already have an excellent one on your device. ShiftCal is a registered trademark.

About

EQUINET

This app streamlines daily business management for farriers. It offers features like horse and contact logs, appointment scheduling, digital inventory, and invoicing. The app also supports team collaboration and works both online and offline.

Highlights
  • Horse & Contact Logs
  • Horse Entries with Notes & Pictures
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Digital Inventory Management
  • Digital Shopping Lists
  • Invoicing
  • Team Collaboration
Features
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EQUINET is an app designed to make every day business management easier for farriers. App features: 1. HORSE & CONTACT LOGS: instant overview of all your contacts and horses in one place. 2. HORSE ENTRIES: Document and share your services for each horse with notes, pictures and an overview of the products used. 3. APPOINTMENTS: Create appointments for horses based on shoeing cycles, send invites and get a complete overview of team's schedule. 4. DIGITAL INVENTORY: Stay on top of your inventory by having an overview of products in stock with quantities. 5. DIGITAL SHOPPING LISTS: Generate shopping lists based on your stock levels and share it instantly with your dealer. 6. INVOICING: Manage finances efficiently by creating and sending invoices to your clients either directly or through your accounting providers (like Xero). 7. EQUINET TEAMS: Invite your whole team to collaborate and ensure all work is held in one secure place, making your business run more efficiently. What sets EQUINET apart: - It’s a free solution designed with Farriers for Farriers! - It's a unique app that works both offline & online - specially catered for our farriers who often work long hours in low-signal areas. - With over 190 years in the hoofcare industry Mustad has always been working with farriers to develop valuable solutions. Together we have developed EQUINET to make your life easier. - The app also had a web app version (compatible with PC, laptop, tablets) allowing farriers to use features that benefit from a bigger screen. Please note that EQUINET is currently only available in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. We are working behind the scenes to bring the app to other markets worldwide. Terms of Use: https://equinetapp.tilda.ws/us/termsandconditions

Screenshots

ShiftCal® for Split Shifts1 screens
EQUINET4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EQUINET at Free against ShiftCal® for Split Shifts's $1.99. EQUINET also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). ShiftCal® for Split Shifts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

EQUINET is free to download; ShiftCal® for Split Shifts costs $1.99 up front. EQUINET sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. ShiftCal® for Split Shifts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShiftCal® for Split Shifts ships an update every 4 months, EQUINET fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ShiftCal® for Split Shifts versus EQUINET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftCal® for Split ShiftsEQUINET
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Wesley EricksonMustad Hoofcare

In-app purchases

None

ShiftCal® for Split Shifts

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

EQUINET

Subscriptions12
  • EQUINET Premium3 Months trial$29.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (2 seats)3 Months trial$69.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (14 seats)3 Months trial$309.001 Month
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  • EQUINET Premium for Teams3 Months trial$329.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (16 seats)3 Months trial$349.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (17 seats)3 Months trial$369.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (19 seats)3 Months trial$409.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (20 seats)3 Months trial$429.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (21 seats)3 Months trial$449.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (22 seats)3 Months trial$469.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (23 seats)3 Months trial$489.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (24 seats)3 Months trial$509.001 Month

Questions

Is ShiftCal® for Split Shifts free?
ShiftCal® for Split Shifts costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EQUINET free?
EQUINET is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShiftCal® for Split Shifts or EQUINET have ads?
EQUINET shows ads; ShiftCal® for Split Shifts does not.
Which is updated more often, ShiftCal® for Split Shifts or EQUINET?
ShiftCal® for Split Shifts ships an update every 4 months, and EQUINET fortnightly. Most recently, ShiftCal® for Split Shifts was updated on October 8, 2026 and EQUINET on October 24, 2026.

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