Novagems StaffApp vs ShiftMatrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Novagems StaffApp
This app streamlines security guard operations by managing schedules, facilitating check-ins/outs, and enabling real-time communication. Managers can track guards, create schedules, and monitor duties within designated areas.
- Staff scheduling and open shifts
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Live chat communication
- Geofenced check-in/out
- Report generation
- Panic button
- Push notifications
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The feature-packed app helps security guards keep track of their schedule, perform seamless check-ins/outs, and deliver duties within the geofenced area. As for the managers, it helps create schedules, track the guards in real-time through GPS, and maintain uninterrupted communication through live chat. Top features of Novagems’s Staff App Staff Scheduling and open shifts Clocked In feature Patrolling Panic button Write report, tours, JD Staff is able to add visitors to the specific site Push notifications Proper site instructions are mentioned Profile Management Staff is able to download his own timesheet Staff is able to see his shifts in the calendar Staff Onboarding Staff QR Code Check-In & Check Out Staff is able to take "vacation time" The activities performed by staff will send a request to a manager and he gets notified, whenever the manager accepts/declines his request Panic Button Assistance in Emergency Staff is able to view his own reports through the "reports" section Job Duties and SIte Instructions Generates Reports for Records and analysis Send checks for Approvals in real-time Receive live alerts/instructions Novagems Security Guard Management System is a brand new face of your old-timey guard tour system. Work efficiently and improve your workflow management with our staff app. For more information: Visit our website: https://novage.ms/
ShiftMatrix
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ShiftMatrix is a professional workforce management application designed specifically for security personnel and operational teams. The app enables guards to efficiently manage their assigned duties, monitor job details, track payouts, and stay updated with operational reports — all from a single secure platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShiftMatrix at weekly against Novagems StaffApp's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Novagems StaffApp ships an update every 3 weeks, ShiftMatrix weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Novagems StaffApp | ShiftMatrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Epitome Technologies | Sahil Mahajan |
In-app purchases
Novagems StaffApp
No in-app purchases
ShiftMatrix
No in-app purchases
Questions
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