DVR Tool vs RotaNest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DVR Tool
This tool helps investigators manage video evidence from surveillance systems. It accounts for time discrepancies and allows for the export of detailed PDF reports.
- Track video time offsets
- Assist investigators
- Handle incorrect time settings
- Export detailed PDF reports
- Share reports
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This tool is to assist investigators with keeping track of video retrieved from surveillance systems including the time offsets commonly encountered due to incorrect time settings. A detailed PDF report can be exported and shared.
RotaNest
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Your shifts. Your family. One place. RotaNest is a shift planner and family calendar designed to make life easier for shift workers and the people they share their lives with. Whether you work rotating shifts, nights, weekends or an irregular schedule, RotaNest helps you organise your rota, manage your time and make more room for family life. PLAN YOUR SHIFT ROTA - Create repeating shift patterns by days or weeks. - View working days, rest days and upcoming shifts. - Keep track of overtime, annual leave, training and appointments. - Organise your schedule in one easy-to-use calendar. KEEP FAMILY LIFE ORGANISED - See how your shifts fit around everyday family commitments. - Plan school runs, appointments and important events. - Connect with family members and coordinate household plans. - Keep work and family life together in one place. MAKE MORE OF YOUR TIME WITH ROTANEST PLUS Unlock additional tools designed for busy shift-working households: - Find Time Together: Discover opportunities to spend time together around your rotas. - Shared Household Calendar: Coordinate plans across your household. - Family Lists: Organise shopping, packing and everyday tasks. - Annual Leave Optimiser: Find ways to make better use of your annual leave. - Smart Reminders: Stay on top of important plans. - RotaNest Money: Keep track of pay-related information and insights. START FOR FREE Download RotaNest and create your shift rota for free. Use the calendar and available household planning tools to organise your everyday life. RotaNest Plus offers additional features through an optional subscription. Eligible users may receive a 7-day free trial. Subscription pricing, trial eligibility and renewal details are displayed in the app before purchase. Built for shift workers. Designed for family life. Plan your shifts. Make space for family life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DVR Tool at none against RotaNest's 6. RotaNest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. RotaNest sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DVR Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
DVR Tool ships an update every 2 months, RotaNest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DVR Tool | RotaNest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Hyla | Matthew Benson-Davison |
In-app purchases
DVR Tool
No in-app purchases
RotaNest
- RotaNest Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- RotaNest Duo Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- RotaNest Family Plus7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- RotaNest Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- RotaNest Duo Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- RotaNest Family Plus7 Days trial$79.991 Year
