Comparison

JobPal vs Shifty

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

Head to head
About

JobPal

Features
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A job management tool for Inhouse support engineers and Field Service Professionals, complimented by a powerful head office back end system. The app works offline and allows - the engineer to download jobs assigned to him/her. - Accept/Reject the assigned job - Capture photos - Capture Signatures - Perform steps - and sync those jobs back to the central server. - as well as perform stock take, view work requests and create jobs from those work requests.

About

Shifty

Simplify shift management for small businesses like cafes and restaurants. Easily create schedules, manage swaps, track hours, and calculate payroll. Stay organized and reduce stress with clear communication and real-time updates.

Highlights
  • Create and manage shifts
  • Handle shift swaps and requests
  • Post open shifts for claiming
  • Clock in/out with GPS verification
  • Auto-calculate payroll
  • Export schedules (PDF/CSV)
  • Sync with Apple/Google Calendar
Features
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Shifty makes shift management simple. No spreadsheets. No endless messages. No confusion. Shifty is a modern shift scheduling app designed for cafés, restaurants, bars, and small teams who want to stay organized without extra effort. With Shifty you can: • Create and manage shifts in seconds • See who's available before assigning shifts • Handle shift swaps, days off, and requests in one tap • Post open shifts for anyone available to claim • Clock in and out with GPS location verification • Auto-calculate payroll based on hours worked • View your entire team's status on one screen • Manage multiple locations from a single app • Export schedules as PDF or CSV • Sync shifts to Apple or Google Calendar • Keep everyone updated with push notifications Built for real managers: Shifty is designed for small businesses where time matters. No training required. Your team understands it instantly. Whether you run one café or manage multiple locations, Shifty helps you stay in control and avoid last-minute surprises. Clear schedules. Fewer messages. Less stress. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shifty-app.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://shifty-app.com/privacy/

Screenshots

JobPal4 screens
Shifty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JobPal at none against Shifty's 5. JobPal also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). Shifty's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shifty sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JobPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JobPal ships an update every 5 months, Shifty every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JobPal versus Shifty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJobPalShifty
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRGC TechnologiesStanislav Kim

In-app purchases

None

JobPal

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Shifty

Subscriptions4
  • Shifty Solo Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Shifty Solo Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Shifty Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Shifty Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shifty Solo Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is JobPal free?
JobPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shifty free?
Shifty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JobPal or Shifty have ads?
Neither JobPal nor Shifty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JobPal or Shifty?
JobPal ships an update every 5 months, and Shifty every 11 days. Most recently, JobPal was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shifty on November 7, 2026.

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