AFib Manager vs shiftMD for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AFib Manager
This app helps individuals manage atrial fibrillation by tracking symptoms, medications, and moods. It visualizes health data in charts, allowing users to spot trends and share information with care providers. Features include daily journaling, medication reminders, and educational resources.
- Daily symptom and mood journaling
- Medication tracking and reminders
- Data visualization with charts and graphs
- Photo upload for visible symptoms
- Care provider connection for monitoring
- Educational resources on AFib
- Progress tracking and rewards system
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Getting the Full Picture of Your Atrial Fibrillation NOTE: AFib Manager integrates with the Health app so if you have an Apple Watch or other device that creates heart rate data, you can now send that data to your doctor through the app giving you full control over which data you send. When you are living with Atrial Fibrillation, the AFib Manager can help you manage the symptoms that affect you every day. Studies show that people with chronic diseases can positively affect their lives by using @Point of Care apps to track pain, medications, and more—giving a sense of control over their conditions. For many, the best part of using AFib Manager, is seeing moods, pain, medications—even how often they journal—in colorful pie charts. When your health journey is presented this way, it is easier to spot trends, notice strengths, and identify areas of concern. When You Download AFib Manager and Register, You Can: • Track your progress and symptoms by filling in the daily journal with its sliders and buttons and watch your data transform into easy-to-read charts • Manage your medications and treatments, including reminders • Use the photo upload feature to share visible symptoms with care providers • Connect to care providers so they can monitor your progress between visits and better understand how your condition is affecting you • Stay up-to-date with the latest information on AFib when you access the “Learn More” section • In-app Help guides you through the features so you can get the most out of the app • Experience the new animated feature @Points Rewards and accumulate badges by using the app A Wealth of Medical Expertise Going Back to 1980 Our @Point of Care platform is an award-winning digital technology. It provides mobile, desktop, digital clinical answers at the point of care through Projects In Knowledge™. To be able to connect with you and share your HIPAA-protected information, tell your care provider to download our @Point of Care Suite App or register online at www.atpointofcare.com.
shiftMD for iPad
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The shiftMD Community App is your shiftMD companion app. The shiftMD Community App can be used as a personal device or can be set to community mode. When in community mode, the shiftMD Community App can be used as a centralized location for staff to go to when sending out product recommendations. To install and activate the shiftMD Community App, you must already have a shiftMD account and have the shiftMD app installed on your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: shiftMD for iPad at every 3 weeks against AFib Manager's every 2 months. shiftMD for iPad also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). AFib Manager's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AFib Manager ships an update every 2 months, shiftMD for iPad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AFib Manager | shiftMD for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | @Point of Care | shiftMD LLC |
In-app purchases
AFib Manager
No in-app purchases
shiftMD for iPad
No in-app purchases
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