Comparison

IKOS vs Shiftym

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

Head to head
About

IKOS

This application enables communication and control for specific devices, including making calls via integrated VoIP features. It offers a streamlined way to interact with compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Device compatibility (K1S, K6)
  • Internal VoIP calling
  • Streamlined device interaction
Features
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IKOS App work with some devices like K1S, K6 etc. Also you can make call by the app with the internal VoIP features.

About

Shiftym

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Pastel Pub Shift Management — plan employee schedules, track attendance via QR code, and calculate payroll from one app. FEATURES • Weekly Shift Calendar — Plan and edit employee shifts with ease. • QR Code Check-In/Out — Employees scan a QR code with their phone to clock in and out. • Live Status Board — See who is on shift, on break, or off duty in real time. • Payroll Calculation — Automatic earnings and net pay calculation based on hourly rates. • Manual Time Entry — Admins can enter shift hours manually for employees who couldn't scan. • Employee Management — Update staff details, positions, and hourly rates instantly. • Shift Notes — Add notes to shifts; employees see them on their own dashboard. Designed for cafes, bars, restaurants, and similar hospitality businesses.

Screenshots

IKOS3 screens
Shiftym4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiftym at none against IKOS's 2. IKOS's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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. IKOS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shiftym asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IKOS versus Shiftym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIKOSShiftym
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (129 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMing Da Tong Da Co.,Ltd.Tunahan YILMAZ

Bugs and requests

IKOS

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Device disconnects repeatedly at 100% charge
  • App doesn't work in background, missing calls
  • WiFi connection fails after iOS 18 update
  • Signal drops when making/receiving calls
  • Login and signup not working
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  • App freezes on mobile data connection
  • Contacts not displaying caller ID properly
  • Cannot use phone book to make calls
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues and disconnections
  • App crashes with newer iOS versions (iOS 13, 17, 18)
  • Hotspot internet disconnects after short period
  • 4G doesn't work, only shows SIM signal
  • WiFi sharing drains battery excessively
  • Notifications not received when app is closed
  • Screen rotation causes interface to disappear
  • Top menu buttons unresponsive on iPhone XS Max
  • Verification codes not working
  • USSD codes not functioning
  • App interface doesn't fit properly on screen
  • Bluetooth keeps disconnecting and reconnecting

Requested features

20 requests
  • Modern, iPhone-native UI design similar to Apple's native dialer
  • Dark mode option
  • Apple Watch support and notifications
  • VoLTE (Voice over LTE) support
  • Airplane mode feature
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  • Call recording functionality
  • SMS delivery reports
  • Contact groups and group messaging
  • Call transfer functionality
  • Reject call with SMS option
  • Caller ID privacy/blocking options
  • USSD command support
  • iOS 18+ default calling app support
  • Auto-OTP feature
  • Improved contact search and sorting
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Contact import/export features
  • Dual SIM data support (both SIM slots for internet)
  • Manual carrier selection in roaming
  • Keypad customization and accessibility improvements

Shiftym

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IKOS

One-time2
  • 10 min voice call$0.99
  • 120 min voice call$7.99
None

Shiftym

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IKOS free?
IKOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shiftym free?
Shiftym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IKOS or Shiftym have ads?
Neither IKOS nor Shiftym shows ads.

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