Comparison

SH1FT vs LOFT45

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

Head to head
About

SH1FT

This app empowers group fitness instructors to create and deliver engaging live and online classes. It automates class structuring and cueing, saving instructors time and stress. Instructors can design unique workouts, mix formats, and teach anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automated class structuring and cueing
  • Create unique workout combinations
  • Teach live and online classes
  • Unlimited access to all workouts
  • Cross-format mash-ups
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Our market leading App allows Group Fitness Instructors to teach live and online classes like never before! We have four unique Group Fitness formats and each workout is taught using our App. The App automates the boring stuff (saving huge amounts of time and money) and gives Instructors an easy and fast way to create workouts that are unique to them. SH1FT Fitness Instructors are empowered to deliver engaging, personalised fitness classes where, when and how they want - with zero restrictions. App features: • The App structures the class for you and does the cueing and memorisation if you need it - saving you hours of prep work and taking the stress out of teaching so you can focus on the class in front of you and not what move is coming next. • Unlimited access to EVERY workout from your chosen format/s on the SH1FT App for no extra cost. • The ability to teach anywhere: you can deliver a class in any physical or virtual location that you wish. • Freedom to get creative! Use the SH1FT App to create workout combinations that suit the unique needs of your class. Plus if you are a SQUAD member in multiple SH1FT Fitness formats you have the freedom to create cross format mash-ups using the App.

About

LOFT45

Features
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Download the Loft45 App today to plan and schedule your training. From this mobile App you can view our full timetable of personal training and class sessions, as well as manage your membership and keep your profile up to date.

Screenshots

SH1FT4 screens
LOFT454 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SH1FT at every 3 weeks against LOFT45's every 28 months. LOFT45's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, LOFT45 every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and May 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SH1FT versus LOFT45: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSH1FTLOFT45
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 28 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSH1FT LtdLoft45 Limited

In-app purchases

None

SH1FT

No in-app purchases

None

LOFT45

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SH1FT free?
SH1FT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOFT45 free?
LOFT45 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SH1FT or LOFT45 have ads?
Neither SH1FT nor LOFT45 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SH1FT or LOFT45?
SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, and LOFT45 every 28 months. Most recently, SH1FT was updated on June 4, 2026 and LOFT45 on May 13, 2026.

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