Comparison

Float vs MediaSilo Go by Shift

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

Head to head
About

Float

Access your work schedule and manage resources from your mobile device. Plan projects, track time, and stay updated on schedule changes in real time. This leading platform offers a quick overview of your team's workload.

Highlights
  • Access work schedule anywhere
  • Plan resources
  • Track projects
  • Log time worked
  • Live schedule view
  • Real-time schedule change alerts
Features
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Take resource management with you on the go. Access your live Schedule from anywhere to understand who’s working on what, whether delivery’s on track, and how to take on what’s next. Whether you’re between meetings or away from your desk, Float’s mobile app keeps everyone aligned and up to date. • See a live view of your Schedule with multiple views and sorting options • Log time in a few quick taps with pre-filled timesheets • Add time off requests from anywhere • Make updates to plans on the fly and get real-time alerts when things change “A sleek and intuitive UI, that’s lightning fast.” — John K., Software Engineer, Anthroware

About

MediaSilo Go by Shift

Organize, share, and review media content with time-coded commenting, drawing tools, and version control. Upload various file types, share links for review, and download directly to your device. Stay updated with a personal content inbox and seamless syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Time-coded commenting
  • Drawing tools for review
  • Version control
  • One-touch approvals
  • Upload video, image, audio, documents
  • Share content links
  • Download files to device
Features
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MediaSilo is the platform to organize, share, and review content. Loved by creators from Hollywood and Madison Avenue alike, MediaSilo Go lets you review, browse, and download media on the go. VIDEO REVIEW AND APPROVAL Time-coded commenting Easy drawing tools Version control One-touch approvals PROJECTS AND SHARING Upload and browse all your videos, images, audio files, and documents Share your content as links for review Download files directly to your device Easily switch between teams and projects FEED Your personal content inbox Get notified with the latest content for your review and approval Filter by workspace or sender to find specific files Everything you do on MediaSilo Go syncs with the web and desktop apps, so you can work from just about anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Float4 screens
MediaSilo Go by Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Float at 4.6 against MediaSilo Go by Shift's 3.4. Float also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (431 vs 20). MediaSilo Go by Shift's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Float holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Float has 431 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Float's written reviews are positive against 0% of MediaSilo Go by Shift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Float ships an update monthly, MediaSilo Go by Shift every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Float versus MediaSilo Go by Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatMediaSilo Go by Shift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (431 ratings) — better3.4 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings431 — better20
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Paddock, LLCMediaSilo, Inc.

Customer experience

Float

All ratings431 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative53.8%

MediaSilo Go by Shift

All ratings20 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Float

No in-app purchases

None

MediaSilo Go by Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Float free?
Float is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MediaSilo Go by Shift free?
MediaSilo Go by Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Float or MediaSilo Go by Shift?
Float is rated higher. Float averages 4.6 out of 5 from 431 ratings, while MediaSilo Go by Shift averages 3.4 from 20 ratings.
Do Float or MediaSilo Go by Shift have ads?
Neither Float nor MediaSilo Go by Shift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Float or MediaSilo Go by Shift?
Float ships an update monthly, and MediaSilo Go by Shift every 5 weeks. Most recently, Float was updated on September 23, 2026 and MediaSilo Go by Shift on September 10, 2026.

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