# Shiftbase vs ShiftFlow

Shiftbase and ShiftFlow both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of ShiftFlow's written reviews are positive against 42% of Shiftbase's. ShiftFlow also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 13). Shiftbase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Shiftbase asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shiftbase against 4.8 for ShiftFlow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftFlow has 2.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Shiftbase's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's.

Shiftbase ships an update fortnightly, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shiftbase | ShiftFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftbase/id1460800224/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shiftbase B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780754122) | [Pixnbit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/930234929) |

## What reviewers say

### Shiftbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftbase/id1460800224)

Streamline workforce management with online scheduling and time tracking. Easily create schedules, manage employee availability, and monitor labor costs. Employees can swap shifts and request time off, all accessible from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Online scheduling and time tracking, Employee shift exchange, Time off requests, Clock in/out with location/IP, Automated time tracking, News and discussion posts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShiftFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008)

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

**Highlights:** Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, Smart shift scheduling and availability management, One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF), Job code and earnings tracking, Time off management, Team chat and messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Single User Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly Welcome Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 Users Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 Users Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Personal Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Personal Single User Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Up to 15 Users Monthly | $74.99 | per month |
| Up to 25 Users Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Team Annual Mid Trial Offer | $199.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 5 Users Yearly | $250.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 🔒 Secure with GPS and selfie check-in
- 💰 Helpful for payroll and invoicing
- 🤝 Enhances team collaboration and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall after trial period
- 🐛 Occasional login and account issues
- 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (e.g. scheduling)

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after extended use
- Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

**Requested features**

- Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
- Mileage tracking functionality
- Improved group management and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shiftbase free?

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

### Is ShiftFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shiftbase or ShiftFlow?

ShiftFlow is rated higher. Shiftbase averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ShiftFlow averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Shiftbase or ShiftFlow have ads?

Neither Shiftbase nor ShiftFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shiftbase or ShiftFlow?

Shiftbase ships an update fortnightly, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shiftbase was updated on September 21, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 22, 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.*