Swann Security vs Shift Organiser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swann Security
Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.
- Unified control of security systems
- Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions
- Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras
- Compatibility with DVR and NVR series
- Remote access to security feeds
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With Swann Security, everything is controllable via this single app. Swann’s wired security systems, including all of our latest DVR and NVR series, now work seamlessly with wireless solutions such as Swann's new range of Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras. A list of products that work with this app can be found here: https://www.swann.com/us/apps Please note that other Swann CCTV and IP camera models will not work with this app. This page will be updated as new compatible products are released. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann system via 4G/5G or Wi-Fi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your Swann device may be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and could contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
Shift Organiser
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Shift Organiser is a roster and shift-tracking app built for people who work outside the standard 9-to-5 — rotating rosters, night shifts, split shifts, and everything in between. ROSTER, AT A GLANCE Assign shifts to any date from your own presets — Day, Night, Afternoon, or ones you create — and see your whole month laid out in one of ten roster styles: Classic, Compact, Floating, Minimal, Board, Ribbon, Timeline, Ledger, Bubble, or Neon. OVERTIME AND HOURS, TRACKED AUTOMATICALLY Log overtime directly against a shift, and let the Stats tab total everything — shifts worked, rostered hours, overtime, and a full breakdown by shift type — across the month, year, financial year, or a custom range. SHARE A ROSTER Share a roster with a partner, family member, or manager, with View, Edit, or Full Access permissions. Every change is tracked in an activity log, with one-tap undo. NOTES AND REMINDERS Attach notes to any date, and set a reminder for them — an hour from now, tomorrow morning, or the day itself. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add This Week or Month Glance to your Home Screen for a look at your roster without opening the app, styled to match your chosen theme. MAKE IT YOURS Six themes — including OLED Black and two warm alternatives — and ten roster layouts, so the app looks like it was built for how you actually read a calendar. No ads. No tracking. Shift Organiser doesn't sell data or use it for advertising — see the full privacy policy at crowiestudios.com.au/shiftorganiser/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift Organiser at every 3 days against Swann Security's every 3 weeks. Swann Security's advantage is chart position (#115 vs unranked). 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. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shift Organiser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Swann Security ships an update every 3 weeks, Shift Organiser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swann Security | Shift Organiser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (75K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #115 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | Sean Crowe |
Bugs and requests
Swann Security
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to download/save recorded videos
- Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings
Requested features
4 requests- Allow more camera and settings control from app
- Improve playback functionality and organization
- Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa
Shift Organiser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swann Security
- Essential$1.991 Month
- Extra3 Months trial$4.991 Month
- ActiveResponse7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Unlimited3 Months trial$12.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Pro Video7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Extra3 Months trial$49.991 Year
- ActiveResponse$49.991 Year
- Unlimited3 Months trial$129.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Pro Video7 Days trial$199.991 Year
Shift Organiser
- Roster Sharing$0.991 Month
- Roster Sharing$12.991 Year
Questions
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