# Supershift vs VB SmartControl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VB SmartControl at none against Supershift's 3. VB SmartControl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18). Supershift's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VB SmartControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Supershift against 5.0 for VB SmartControl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Supershift ships an update every 5 days, VB SmartControl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supershift | VB SmartControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb-smartcontrol/id1644723504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) | [Motorola Solutions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/556842600) |

## What reviewers say

### Supershift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your shift work schedule with ease, track earnings and hours, and view upcoming shifts on your Apple Watch. Customize shifts with colors and icons, and plan rotations up to two years in advance. Includes reporting, dark mode, and widgets for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Shift scheduling and tracking, Earnings and hours reports, Customizable shifts with colors/icons, Rotation planning up to 2 years, Apple Watch app and complications, Widgets for schedule view, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supershift Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Supershift Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Supershift Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Useful features (pay calculation, reports)
- 🚀 Efficient shift management
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for better export/sharing functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with shift deletion/editing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect public holiday dates
- Issues with app icon customization
- Shift time overlapping in week view

**Requested features**

- Ability to share calendars with family/coworkers
- More detailed pay/overtime tracking
- Improved widget functionality
- Ability to set custom shift reminders
- Option to archive/delete old shifts


### VB SmartControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vb-smartcontrol/id1644723504)

This app connects to Motorola body-worn cameras, allowing users to view live feeds, tag footage, and manage recordings directly from their smartphone. It includes a viewfinder to help with camera placement and requires specific firmware versions for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Connects to VB400 and V500 body cameras, View live camera feed (ViewFinder), Tag video footage, Manage recordings on mobile device, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supershift free?

Supershift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VB SmartControl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Supershift or VB SmartControl?

VB SmartControl is rated higher. Supershift averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while VB SmartControl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Supershift or VB SmartControl have ads?

Supershift shows ads; VB SmartControl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Supershift or VB SmartControl?

Supershift ships an update every 5 days, and VB SmartControl every 3 months. Most recently, Supershift was updated on September 25, 2026 and VB SmartControl on September 17, 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.*