Comparison

Google Smart Lock vs shiftTimeline

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

Head to head
About

Google Smart Lock

Securely log in to websites and apps using your phone's built-in security key or a physical Bluetooth key. It simplifies access by remembering your passwords and offering a more convenient sign-in experience.

Highlights
  • Use phone as security key
  • Use Bluetooth security key
  • Password saving
  • Simplified sign-in
  • Secure access
Currently charting
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Smart Lock allows you to use your Bluetooth security key or set up the security key built in to your phone.

About

shiftTimeline

Features
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SHIFT is the day-of timeline app for event professionals. Build your run-of-show, then run the day from it — and when something runs late, SHIFT instantly recalculates everything downstream so your whole team knows the new plan. Made for planners, photographers, DJs, caterers, and anyone who runs live events where timing is everything. BUILD THE RUN-OF-SHOW Lay out your event as a timeline of blocks — prep, ceremony, first look, dinner, speeches, send-off. Pin the moments that can't move, like a ceremony start or golden hour, and let everything else flex around them. WHEN THE DAY RUNS LATE, SHIFT ADAPTS This is the heart of the app. Fall behind and a single adjustment ripples through the rest of the day: flexible blocks compress proportionally, conflicts are flagged, and the new schedule is ready in an instant — no recalculating by hand while the day is happening around you. RUN IT LIVE A live dashboard shows the current block, what's next, and how the day is tracking against plan. Push the timeline forward as you go and keep everyone on the same page in real time. BRING YOUR TEAM Invite vendors and team members to an event. Each person gets their own assignments, the full run-of-show, and a live alert whenever the schedule shifts — on their phone and Apple Watch. START FROM A TEMPLATE Begin with a proven run-sheet instead of a blank page. Browse Community Templates shared by working pros, or save any event as a reusable template of your own. THE VENDOR MARKETPLACE Find the right vendor, then run the day with them. Search photographers, DJs, caterers, florists and more by category, service area, and availability on your event date. Every profile shows stats derived from events actually run in Shift — completed events and average rating — so you're looking at real, verified history, not claims. Send a service request, agree the details in in-app chat, and when the vendor accepts they're added to your event timeline automatically — with the run-of-show, live alerts, and their assignments on their own device. Are you a vendor? Create a profile, show your portfolio, mark the days you're booked, and get requests from planners who already run their events in Shift. FREE AND PRO SHIFT is free to use — including building timelines, inviting vendors, and the full marketplace. Upgrade to SHIFT Pro for unlimited active events, larger timelines, the Apple Watch companion, widgets and Live Activities, and document export. Terms of Use (EULA): https://legal.shifttimeline.app/TOS.html

Screenshots

Google Smart Lock4 screens
shiftTimeline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Smart Lock at none against shiftTimeline's 3. Google Smart Lock also leads on chart position (#139 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). shiftTimeline's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. shiftTimeline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Google Smart Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, shiftTimeline every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Google Smart Lock versus shiftTimeline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Smart LockshiftTimeline
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (637 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings637 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoogleNeel Upadhyay

Bugs and requests

Google Smart Lock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Doesn't detect nearby devices
  • Endless login loop
  • Incompatible with latest iOS

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for NFC security keys
  • Easier setup and usage
  • Better compatibility with other devices

shiftTimeline

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

shiftTimeline

Subscriptions2
  • Shift Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Shift Pro yearly$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • SHIFT Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Google Smart Lock free?
Google Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is shiftTimeline free?
shiftTimeline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Google Smart Lock or shiftTimeline have ads?
Neither Google Smart Lock nor shiftTimeline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Smart Lock or shiftTimeline?
Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, and shiftTimeline every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Smart Lock was updated on November 6, 2026 and shiftTimeline on October 25, 2026.

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