# Time vs Shift

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time at none against Shift's 2. Time also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Shift's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time ships an update every 3 months, Shift every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time | Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technostacks Infotech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/871642455) | [Donte Ennis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895867852) |

## What reviewers say

### Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-card/id1330119275)

This application helps employers manage employee time tracking with features like geofencing for check-ins and photo verification. It also tracks employee travel for cost reimbursement and mapping.

**Highlights:** Employee time-in/time-out management, Geofencing for location verification, Photo capture for check-in/out, Track employee travel distance, Map employee locations, Cost to company tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-hours-and-time-card/id6764659264)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Felmark Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Felmark Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time free?

Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shift free?

Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Time or Shift have ads?

Neither Time nor Shift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time or Shift?

Time ships an update every 3 months, and Shift every 5 weeks. Most recently, Time was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shift on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*